Accounting Management
Resume:
CLIFTON A. TYNES
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
abm1o8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Accounting Professional with diversified corporate and manufacturing
experience in Treasury, General Accounting, and Cost Accounting.
. Detail-oriented, deadline-focused accountant who delivers accurate and
timely results
. Knowledgeable in general accepted accounting principles and practices.
. Versatile team player, strong natural leader who inspires and motivates
others
. Strengths in improving and implementing new Accounting Processes and
Systems
. Proactive Professional requiring minimal supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC., Pleasantville, NY
2001 - PRESENT
Senior Treasury Analyst
Perform daily Treasury functions involving Cash Position, bank account
funding and wires. Assist Assistant Treasurer on Special Projects relating
to Cash Flow Analysis, Corporate Debt, Interest Rates and hedging.
. Provide Weekly Cash Flow Analysis by division (Actual vs. Forecast) to
Assistant Treasurer and CFO
. Develop and implement financial analysis projects for bank management,
cash and treasury operations.
. Create Ad Hoc Reports via Oracle tools to categorize daily BAI files
by Business Unit/Product activity level.
. Assist in monitoring Treasury and Debt activity to ensure company
fulfills current Credit Agreements.
. Participate in ensuring corporate compliance to Sarbanes Oxley.
Senior Financial Accountant
Performed detail and high-level accounting functions in various Corporate
Divisions including Magazine, School Fundraising, Books and After-Market
product lines. Prepared journal entries, participated in Monthend Closings
And monthly reviews.
. Created Balance Sheet and P&L Analysis monthly for RD Magazine and
Publications
. Ensured proper Expensing and Recognition of Costs and Revenue
. Performed Inter-divisional Revenue Eliminations
. Performed Account Reconciliations, Roll-forwards, Bad Debt Analysis
and Special Projects
. Interfaced with Internal and External Auditors
. Created and prepared documentation for Sarbanes Oxley Polices
. Participated in Oracle Inventory Module implementation
. Oracle Super-User for Inventory and Accounts Receivable Modules
. Worked closely with Operations, Finance, Sales Force Team and Third
Party Accounting Vendor
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GRETAG MACBETH, LLC - NEW WINDSOR, NY
1999 - 2001
Cost Accounting Supervisor
Oversaw Cost Accounting Department and supervision of staff. Provided
inventory and COGS analysis used for the monthly financial statements.
Provided costs information and analysis in the preparation of Operating
Budgets.
. Managed Cost Accounting Department for $30M manufacturer of High-Tech
Color Devices
. Ensured on-site Raw Materials and Finished Goods Inventory accurately
valued and controlled
. Performed Manufacturing Variance Analysis, Gross Margin and other Cost
Analysis
. Worked closely with workers in Manufacturing and Warehouse
. Ensured proper reporting and accountability of Inventory and Cost on
Corporate Financial
. Statements in accordance to GAAP
. Performed and reconciled Cycle Counts and Physical Inventories
. Maintained Standard Costing System
LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP. - WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
1997 - 1999
Senior Cost Accountant
. Supervised Cost Accounting Operation for $35M Medical Products
Corporation
. Established and monitored Standard Cost and Labor Rates for In-House
manufactured products
. Performed and reviewed Inventory Analysis monthly and provided Action
Plans to upper-management
. Reviewed Team Expenses and Budgets monthly with management
. Participated and provided Cost Accounting requirements for 2000
Computer System compliance
. Booked all Monthend Close journal entries
ARIS-ISOTONER - NEW YORK, NY
1996 - 1997
Senior Cost Accountant
. Established Standard Cost for Footwear Products
. Analyzed and reconciled Actual Cost versus Standard Cost
. Prepared Monthend Close journal entries
. Prepared various Cost, Inventory and Obsolescence Reserve Schedules
IBM CORPORATION - ARMONK, NY
1985
- 1996
Senior Cost Accounting Analyst - Cost Analysis
. Ensured PC Option Products were manufactured at best competitive cost
. Identified cost issues and recommended solutions
. Consolidated Worldwide Cost Planning data used for Forecasting and
Budgeting
. Created Process for collecting and reporting Cost Planning data for
Operations Worldwide
Maintained and analyzed P&L Accounts for Microchip and Memory Product
Lines
. Provided management with analytical reports monthly
. Full responsibility of Accounts Receivable for OEM activity
. Created and maintained various User Application used for General
Ledger Analysis
SOFTWARE
PROFICIENCY
Oracle, Excel, QMF, Essbase, Discoverer, Lotus Notes
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Accounting, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
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