WILLIAM H. ANDERSON
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
440-***-**** or abmb8g@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Performance-driven Cost Accountant with the ability and desire to get the
job done effectively and efficiently.
> Comprehensive knowledge of accounting in receivables, payables,
payroll.
> Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, BOM, and costing.
> Excellent leadership, team building and management skills.
> Ability to work within a well-defined budget and assist Controller to
make financial decisions.
> Proficient in Excel, Lookups, and AS400/ JD Edwards systems.
> Skilled at resolving internal and external issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Bonne Bell Co., Westlake, Ohio
2008 - Present
Senior Cost Accountant, 2008- Present
> Conduct annual physical inventory, over $9 million in inventory.
> Create and report (to senior staff) the cogs monthly results
w/explanations.
> Create and report (to senior staff) the operations metrics monthly
results w/explanations.
> Create and report (to senior staff) monthly variances, efficiencies,
and absorption analysis.
> Work with various departments to properly set-up and maintain costs in
JD Edwards system.
> Lead the day-to-day activities within the cost accounting department.
> Assist Financial Planning manager with budget and quarterly
projections.
> Various activities for month-end close; Accruals, Reserves, JE's,
Reporting.
> Set-up and maintain FAS system for fixed assets for multiple
companies.
MTD Products, Streetsboro, Ohio
2000 - 2008
Accounting Supervisor, 2004- 2008
> Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and assist
Controller with month-end close process.
> Maintain AR collections to less than 45 days.
> Weekly banking of AR deposits.
> Daily bank reconciliation.
> Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts.
> Create financial statements and analyze results to budget and
forecast.
> Weekly/Monthly Transaction Analysis.
> Supervise the payroll process for over 350 employees on a weekly
basis, converted every employee to direct deposit.
> Customer service to over 350 employees regarding paychecks,
deductions, and garnishment.
> Assist Controller with annual physical inventory, over $7 million in
inventory.
> Lead the day-to-day activities within the accounting department.
Cost Accountant, 2000- 2004
> Assist Controller with annual physical inventory, over $7 million in
inventory.
> Maintain and set-up costs for inventory items.
> Work with various departments to track and reconcile PPV and RNI
accounts.
> Maintain COGS schedules.
Cole Vision Corp., Twinsburg, Ohio
1990 - 2000
Cost Accounting assistant, 1997-2000
> Assist Accounting Manager with month-end close process.
> Assist in several physical inventories at various plants throughout
the US.
> Create productivity and efficiency reports for 6 manufacturing
facilities.
> Assist Accounting Manager in the budget process.
> Supervised the Contact lens returns dept.
QA Auditor, 1990-1997
> QA inspector of manufactured glasses and returns for warranty claims.
> Measure and calculate tolerances to Industry/Company standards.
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University, Independence, Ohio. Bachelors of Science,
2007, Accounting
ETI Technical College, Cleveland, Ohio Associates Degree, 1995
Electronic Engineering
Certifications in: Small Engine repair and Small Equipment
Operator 1988 & 1990