Software Accounting

Denise Leone

Camden, MI *****

cell: 760-***-**** email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

A cost accounting position with an organization positioned for growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of inventory management processes, P&L variance account

analysis, understanding of job costing and labor analysis, earned

bachelor's degree while working extended work week.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Inova Diagnostics, San Diego, CA

06/05 - 03/09

Cost Accountant

Inova manufactures autoimmune disease diagnostics test kits. Utilizing the

Oracle ERP software, maintained all aspects of the standard cost structure

for all manufactured and purchased products including materials, material

overhead, labor, overhead, and freight costs. Analyzed and reported on the

P&L variance accounts monthly. Calculated royalties, contract revenue for

leased agreements, and accounted for instrument inventory, entered journal

entries as required. Utilizing Oracle's report writer Discoverer, created

numerous reports to monitor cost accounting activities as well as leased

agreement sales performance. Daily review of variance and scrap accounts to

determine root cause and coordinated with purchasing and production

personnel to minimize variances.

. Established resource performance analysis for more accurate labor

accounting.

. Established supplier invoicing analysis to determine freight fee

trends.

. Reconciled the inventory clearing account errors from past software

conversion.

Digirad, San Diego, CA

02/04 - 03/05

Cost Accountant

Digirad is a manufacturer of digital gamma cameras that measures

physiological activity. Utilizing the MFG/PRO ERP software, maintained all

aspects of the cost accounting system. Analyzed changes in product design

and raw materials to determine effects on standard costs, and performed

cost updates as required. Regularly performed analysis of P&L variance and

departmental expense accounts to reclassify as required. Calculated and

accrued WIP inventory and labor & overhead outside the ERP system, E&O

analysis and reserves, R&D use tax, additional account reconciliation and

accruals as required.

. Coordinated efforts with the Operations team to review BOM's and

routers for accuracy.

. Coordinated efforts with the Purchasing department to collect new

pricing for the yearly update of standard costs.

. Assisted with the forecast and budget effort to establish new labor

and burden rates for yearly update of standard costs.

. Coordinated efforts with the Operations team for the yearly physical

inventory.

Alaris Medical, Sony, Applied Biotech, San Diego,

CA 10/02 - 02/04

Cost Accountant (Contract positions)

Alaris Medical, Sony, Applied Biotech providers of intravenous infusion

pumps, manufacturer of computer equipment, and medical devices

respectively. Utilizing the Oracle ERP software, performed WIP analysis,

reconciliation, accounting close of completed work orders, and P&L variance

analyses. Provided cost information for the budgets and monthly flash

reports. Responsible for the release of new finished good models, entered

the cost components and run time in routers. Obtained new season's costs

from purchasing and update standard costs as required.

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Natural Alternatives, Vista, CA

08/99 - 09/02

Inventory Accountant/Analyst

Natural Alternatives is a formulator and manufacturer of customized

nutritional supplements. Utilizing the BaaN ERP software, supervised the

inventory control department responsible for all aspects of inventory

transactions and performed physical inventory administration, and performed

P&L account variance analyses.

. Implemented process improvements to achieve 99.9% inventory accuracy.

. Re-implemented the financial transaction integrations to improve

financial reporting accuracy.

Dreissen, Remec, General Instruments, San Diego,

CA 08/97 - 07/99

Production Planning/Master Scheduling

These companies are manufacturers of airplane interior components,

microwave components, and instrument and control equipment respectively.

Utilizing the Dataworks and Maxim ERP software, maintained and edited Bills

of Materials (BOM's), entered item master data, generated planning change

notices, created purchase orders and work orders, expedited material

shortages to ensure timely production to master schedule.

. Implemented MRP to improve procurement and production activities.

Andataco, San Diego, CA

06/94 - 06/97

Inventory Control Analyst

Andataco manufactured computer equipment. Utilizing the Mapics XP ERP

software, supervised the inventory control department, implemented process

improvements, and performed cycle count/physical inventory administration.

. Achieved 98% inventory accuracy within the first 2 years.

General Dynamics Convair, San Diego, CA

05/78 - 05/93

Logistics Support Parts Analyst

General Dynamics manufactured the Cruise Missiles. Analyzed contractual

requirements, generated order/delivery instructions, and submitted the

orders for data entry to MRP system. Responsible for approximately 80% of

all new procurement spares contracts.

. Instrumental in the company's receipt of the Blue Ribbon Award of

Excellence for on-time delivery.

. Instrumental in achieving the lifting of a serious quality reprimand

for the tube-bending fabrication.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management 2000 GPA: 3.5

University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA

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