CLYDE D. LEMKE, C.P.A.

* ** **** *** ***** - MTC

Buda, Texas 78610

512-***-****

abnorb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Senior Accountant

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S ummary of Experience

An accomplished Cost Accountant with diversified financial experience in a variety of industries. A Certified Public

Accountant with expertise in:

General Ledger Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable

Payroll Asset Management Budgeting

Cost Accounting Systems State/Federal Taxes

Business Plans Forecasting Cost/Profit Analysis

Inventory Control Internal Control Auditing

Exceptional organizational, communication and problem solving skills with a special aptitude for integrating diverse

concepts. Strong technical background including DOS, MS Office, SAP and a variety of accounting software

packages.

2008 Feb to Self Employed, Austin, Texas

2008 (rubber molding Mfg.)

Contracted to analyze, prepare and enter all journal vouchers AP, Inventory, Capital, and others

necessary to accurately close the monthly and annual financial statements for the years 2006, 2007, to

date 2008 utilizing Great Plains Software. Analyze and recommend improvements necessary to improve

financial stability.

2006 to Acoustics Systems/Accountability Resources, Austin, Texas

2008 (Sound proof modular rooms). (Production and Service)

Cost/Plant Accountant-

• Prepared analytical reports, reconciled Balance Sheet accounts making necessary Journal

entries, and accurals (AP, Inv., Capital, Revenue Recognition) for Month End Close.

• Performed cost accounting functions including budget preparation and analyze to actual

results, inventory daily cycle counting, setting work center rates, analyzing cost, Routings,

and Bills of Material.(Symix Syteline)

• Peform a variety of business and administrative activities for the plant such as legal notices,

insurance certificates, Texas Sales and Use Tax Returns, advising plant staff on business

and policy questions, oral and written communications with vendors and corporate

contacts, instructing staff in proper use/entry into Syteline system.

2004 to Temple Inland, Austin, Texas

(Corrugated packaging products.)

2005

Senior Accountant- Corporate Services-Inventory Accounting

• Prepared analytical reports, reconciled Balance Sheet accounts making necessary Journal

entries for approximately 45 plants utilizing JDE Peoplesoft)

• Performed cost accounting functions including standard inventory rollups, setting work

center rates, assist managers in budget preparation, analyzing cost, Routings, and Bills of

Material.

• Trained to promote company compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

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1999 to SENIOR FLEXONICS, New Braunfels, Texas

(Producer of metal and fabric expansion joints for all types of industry.)

2004

Cost Accountant. Reporting to the controller Responsible for all cost and financial accounting

activity including preparing and analysis reporting; budget generation; monthly closing and corporate

reporting, capital expenditure, inventory revaluations and analysis, and monthly product line

Profit/Loss analysis.

Performed monthly/annual close. Prepared and analyzed monthly financial and operational

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trend reports, making necessary accrual vouchers, Fixed Asset .

Implementation of Made2Manage system and served as support for Manufacturing,

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Purchasing, Sales and Accounting personnel.

Recommended necessary changes to improve utilization of fully integrate system while

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maintaining necessary internal control.

Coordinated annual financial audit, State tax audits and property assessment activities.

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Expedited A/P, A/R, and Manufacturing problem to utilize Made2Manage system properly.

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1997 to APPLE COMPUTER, Austin, Texas

(Computer manufacturer.)

1999

Accountant. Reporting to the accounting manager. Responsible for complex accounting entries into

SAP system for monthly transfer price revaluation and foreign currency fluctuation.

Conducted monthly analysis of operations, inventory, inter-company and margin accounts.

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Recommended necessary changes to SAP system and/or Procedures.

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1996 to SMITHVILLE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, Smithville, Texas

(Healthcare services provider)

1997

Controller. Reporting to administrator. Responsible for all financial/operating analysis

And reporting for the hospital, 4 clinics, home health and nursing home.

Monitored and recommended needed changes to operations and systems to maximize

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profits and internal control.

Prepared investment and accounting policies, annual budgets, and monthly financial for a

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six member Board of Directors.

1993 to ODESSA ENGERINEERING (BOWTHORP), Austin, Texas

(High tech electronics producer and software development of DAS Systems.)

1996

Assistant Controller. Reporting to controller. Responsible for supervising all accounting activity

including A/R, A/P, G/L, F/A, Cost, and Payroll.

Technical support for Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales and Employment.

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Performed all cost accounting functions including: budgets, forecasts, cost rollups, variance

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analysis, sales analysis, cash management, capital justifications, and tax reporting.

Implemented and maintained SYMIX (Mfg./Acct. system), Best Fixed Assets System.

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Reorganized accounting department to promote efficiency in data collection. Improved

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reporting and A/R collection cycle time.

Insured integrity of inventory and internal controls.

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Liaison to external auditors during annual audit.

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1990 to CTEC/CFAN (GENERAL ELECTRIC), San Marcos, Texas

(High Tech. producer of composite aircraft engine components.)

1993

Accountant - Team Leader. Reporting to the controller.. Responsible for the supervision of the

accounting staff to ensure GAAP and CSAB compliance.

Implemented and maintained Profitkey, a manufacturing accounting system.

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Supervised MIS Department of three employees.

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Performed all cost accounting duties. Prepared and analyzed financial reports, tax

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statements and budget results. Submitted to parent company (GE) in Management Package.

Prepared and analyzed financial package and budgets; performed cost revisions, rollups,

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revaluations, and job cost variance analysis

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

MARTIN DECKER (COOPER INDUSTRIES) - Cost Supervisor, Austin, Texas

An Electronics and machining producer of oil/gas flow control equipment.

Supervised Cost Accounting Department. Implementing standards, cost rollups, inventory

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revaluation, and variance analysis.

Prepared Uniform Capitalization, LIFO and other tax information required.

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GENERAL LAND OFFICE (STATE OF TEXAS) – Accountant, Austin, Texas.

State of Texas governmental office for land management and veteran land loans.

Areas of responsibilities include cash flows, budgets, disbursements, appropriations, fund

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transfers, bond investments, bond debt, mortgage portfolio, arbitrage, and credit review.

Novell Network Supervisor.

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ARMCO (STEEL AND NATIONAL SUPPLY DIV.)-Asst. Supervisor Cost, Houston & San Marcos, Texas

Implementation of ASK/MANMAN (integrated Mfg./Acct. system). Utilized Datatrieve to

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custom design reports and extract specific database information for all aspects of the

business

Prepared budgets, forecasts, business plans, variance analysis, inventory control, and

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capital expenditures -justifications and post audit analysis.

Implementation of various corporate programs such as Quality Circles, Just-In-Time,

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Group Technology, Cellular Manufacturing, American Productivity Model, and Superior

Company Key Factors.

US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION – Accountant, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Performed governmental Fund accounting and budgeting functions.

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Audited Contractor for contractual compliance.

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BBA in Accounting

EDUCATION:

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas

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