Rector, AR ***** Cell 870-***-****
Vickie Roden
Objective To obtain a leadership position based in finance and operation, with
opportunities to contribute to the success and profitability of the
company.
Experience 2005-present Garlock Rubber Technologies Paragould, AR
Cost Accountant
Responsible for reconciliation of perpetual inventory to general
ledger.
Instrumental in implementation of new ERP system.
Review sales margins to ensure costs and pricing are correct.
Analyze variance accounts to ensure accuracy of bill of materials.
Reconcile capital spending and maintain fixed asset system.
Responsible for physical inventory and monthly cycle counts.
W ork closely with shop floor to ensure correct transactions on shop
orders.
Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly forecasting.
Establish labor and overhead rates and update standard cost
system.
Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
2003-2005 Garlock Rubber Technologies Paragould, AR
General Accountant
Coordinated monthly closing activity to ensure three day close and
produce monthly financial reports.
Responsible for reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
Responsible for loading monthly financial information into Hyperion.
Conducted monthly spending reviews to explain variances from
budget.
Champion for implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley procedures to
ensure key controls are in place to prevent fraudulent activity.
2001–2003 Sun Ergoline, Inc Jonesboro, AR
Controller
Controlling responsibilities encompassed multi-companies.
Supervised associates in General and Cost Accounting, Invoicing,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections.
Coordinated monthly closing activity and maintained accuracy of
financial reports for corporate – including balancing of inter-company
accounts.
Developed policies for Accounting and Human Resources.
Responsible for inventory accuracy and implemented controls to
ensure accuracy.
Implemented account analyses for key balance sheet accounts.
Performed physical inventory audits.
2000–2001 Prestolite Wire Paragould, AR
General Accounting Manager
Conducted weekly spending reviews to support income forecasting.
Supervised three associates in Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts
Receivable.
Coordinated monthly closing activity and preparation of financial reports
for corporate.
Worked with corporate personnel and other plant associates to ensure
proper inter-company reporting.
Conducted use tax audit which netted $20k income.
Developed and implemented accounting controls.
Maintained integrity of all balance sheet accounts by developing
monthly analyses for all key accounts.
Implemented cross-training of associates to strengthen support in all
areas of department.
Assisted with balancing inventory levels on a monthly basis.
1994–2000 L.A. Darling Company Paragould, AR
General Accounting Manager
All duties encompassed five plant locations.
Developed written procedures for fixed asset control and maintained
fixed asset system.
Interfaced with outside auditors at year-end and at random times during
the year.
Coordinated use tax review which netted $150k income.
Supervised three associates in Payroll and Accounts Payable.
Completed tax returns – includes monthly sales and use tax, annual
state and federal returns.
Coordinated monthly closing activities and prepared monthly financial
statements including consolidation of other entities owned by L.A.
Darling.
Performed annual physical inventory audits.
Developed written procedures for capital spending. Approved and
analyzed all capital project spending.
Implemented and oversaw purchasing card program to streamline
spending.
Trained associates at other plants on financial software.
1990–1994 Sunbeam Outdoor Products Paragould, AR
General Accountant
Generated monthly financial statements.
Prepared annual budget.
Analyzed monthly performance reports (actual vs. budget).
Maintained fixed asset system.
Audited annual physical inventory.
Prepared Canadian tax return monthly.
1985–1989 First National Bank Paragould, AR
Credit Manager
Maintained current credit files on all customers.
Completed loan and legal documents for board of directors.
1981-1985 Arkansas Methodist Hospital Paragould, AR
Pharmacy Technician
Maintained drug profiles on all patients.
Prepared IV and other medications for patients.
Education 1983–1990 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Skills
Excellent personal computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Lotus.
Proficient with KBM, AXIS, Harris Data, Oracle, Hyperion,
Transformations, AccountMate, Sage FAS.