Loretta Anne Petty
**** ***** **** ****** ( PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450
**********@*******.*** 870-***-**** ( cell 870-***-****
Professional Narrative: Experienced and goal-oriented Accounting Manager
with a demonstrated track record preparing and analyzing financial
schedules while ensuring an accurate reflection of financial status.
Career Experience
Pinnacle Frame & Accents, Inc., Pocahontas, Arkansas 2008 - Present
Financial Business Analyst:
> Assisted the Division Controller in establishing new processes to
measure production performances as well as controls in other
accounting functions.
> Established processes to eliminate the need for precounting inventory
and significantly reduced the cost of completing a physical inventory.
> Successfully implemented MRP and perpetual inventory control.
> Designed and wrote performance reports used to manage daily operation
costs.
Baldwin Piano, Inc., Trumann, Arkansas, 2005-2007
Controller:
> Managed division financial functions including development of
monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and
budgets while reducing month end close from 10 to 3 days.
> Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account
reconciliation, and cash management.
> Strategically restructured financial reporting processes to conform to
organizational standards.
> Established improved relationships with vendors to increase buying
power for the organization.
Pinnacle Frame & Accents, Inc., Pocahontas, Arkansas, 1998-2005
Cost Accounting Manager:
> Prepared monthly general journal entries and contribution analysis,
developed annual production budgets to establish labor and material
costs, and performed variance analysis to standard and budget.
> Designed and implemented standard cost system based on existing
production model.
> Reduced physical inventory valuation from 7 days to 2 days
> Developed Material cost review processes and procedures to ensure
accuracy of standardized cost assumptions and updates.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Arkansas State University