Cost Accountant

CHELSEA LAWHORN

C: 352-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cost Accountant 06/2014-07/2017

Florim USA

*** ************* **** ******: $50,000

Clarksville, TN 37040 40 hours/week

Supervisor: Andrea Costi, 931-***-****

As sole Cost Accountant, provide material master and job costing support for this international tile company. Collaborated with multiple departments to find the correct cost for new products and to troubleshoot and create data within the material master.

Planned, studied, and collected data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor. Analyzed data collected and recorded results. Analyzed changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost. Analyzed actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Recorded cost information for use in controlling expenditures. Analyzed audits of costs and prepared reports. Made estimates of new and proposed product costs. Provided management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Maintained Cost Accounting System.

Reconciled finished goods inventories.

Key Accomplishments: Administrative Employee of the Month

COST ANALYSIS AND BUDGETING:

Reviewed all invoices from field offices for accuracy and cost codes. Analyzed budget for items being ordered determine if costs incurred were within budget. Repeatedly reduced expenditure, cost of sales and cost of goods. Consulted with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Prepared estimates for use in selecting vendors. Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Assessed cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Reviewed material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components. Maintained a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Established and maintained tendering process, and conducting negotiations.

DATA MAINTAINENCE AND RECORDKEEPING:

Computed amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list. Resolved problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes. Maintained, managed, and developed Excel spreadsheets and databases to keep track of accounts payable and receivables. Received orders and inputted orders into the system, making sure that all orders were set for production and ready for shipping in scheduled time.

ACCOUNTING:

Ensured that transactions and bills were in compliance with authorized procedures. Tracked billing totals for company projects and identified any overages charged. Researched any billing discrepancies. Reconciled records daily to ensure prompt payment was made. Followed up on any issues with received payment. Reported unresolved issues to accounting. Posted invoices for the accountant to approve for payment. Mailed and filed paid invoices. Reviewed time sheet information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, and process checks. Compiled statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

SALES AND PURCHASING:

Collaborated with other departments to integrate sales, order management, accounting, and shipping logistics. Transmitted and prioritized approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers, vendors, or internal departments. Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Prioritized purchase action for routine, special, or emergency orders. Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services. Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

PROCUREMENT:

Managed and developed resources to identify and source vendors and suppliers for materials and services. Evaluated pricing to determine opportunities for cost savings and ensure competitive pricing. Maintained database with vendor information to include current pricing for specific locations.

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES:

Performed general office clerical duties in accordance with applicable regulations. Monitored suspense’s and processed correspondence through appropriate channels. Prepared and reviewed correspondence, reports and requests from draft into final form for signature.. Reviewed correspondence for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and terminology before processing through appropriate channels. Transcribed correspondence and reports from handwritten drafts into proper format for supervisors. Disseminated information from upper level management to lower level personnel to ensure effective communication.

TOST Trainer/Bartender 03/2013-06/2014

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

2790 Wilma Rudolph Blvd Salary: $50,000

Clarksville, TN 37040 55 hours/week

Supervisor: Chris Dean, 931-***-****

As TOST Trainer/Bartender, demonstrated administrative skills to manage training program and evaluated outcomes of training sessions to record trainee’s grasp of product knowledge, necessary skills, and achievements. Utilized excellent presentation skills and a comprehensive topical knowledge to be able to handle questions and concerns of trainees.

Provided instruction in skills and have practical competence in the skill in question.

Demonstrated good interpersonal and observational skills in order to assess trainee’s progress and made any necessary adjustments to the program. Provided customer service and product knowledge. Recorded inventory and made management aware of incoming orders. Assessed needs and preferences of the customer and made recommendations. Observed compliance with food and beverage regulations by state.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:

Assigned duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements. Conducted new employee orientation and training, and supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or organizing employee time sheets. Utilized a proficiency in opening and closing restaurant duties, customer service, product inventory, server training, and employee scheduling. Maintained food and equipment inventories. Balanced receipts and payments in cash registers.

TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION:

Trained new staff regarding the restaurant’s procedures, culture and practices. Worked with staff members to provide team oriented service. Organized and directed worker training programs, resolved personnel problems, hired new staff, and evaluated employee performance. Established standards for personnel performance and customer service. Successfully multitasked, while remaining professional and courteous in a fast-paced environment.

Account Coordinator 02/2012-07/2012

United Landmark Associates

3708 W Swann Ave #201 Salary: $35,000

Tampa, FL 33609 40 hours/week

Supervisor: Sally Suarez, 813-***-****

As Account Coordinator, assisted in the day-to-day administration of marketing, public relations and advertising initiatives to attract potential customers and retain existing ones for the agency’s clients.

Prepared account service-related documents such as meeting agendas, meeting reports, proposals and other client communications and correspondence. Participated in and documented discussions during client meetings and conference calls. Reviewed vendor quotes. Verified production specs and compiled tearsheets. Created and/or provided feedback on project estimates and timelines. Fielded and processed internal information requests and trafficking jobs Assisted with mailings and proofread copy. Maintained current work-in-progress records and archives of past project information and recording employee time/job cost.

COMMUNICATION:

Worked with the account management team to support communication and follow-up with assigned clients as well as to initiate new client assignments on a daily basis. Utilized excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to situations. Communicated with internal creative and production teams. Serviced the accounts daily needs. Worked within deadlines and effectively prioritized clients’ needs.

ADMINISTRATION:

Scheduled and attended regular meetings. Drafted and distributed agendas prior to meetings. Drafted and distributed conference reports following meetings. Initiated all new jobs and trafficked detailed direction and information to appropriate departments internally. Managed all active jobs, obtained client approvals/feedback as necessary, and following up with internal team in order to meet deadlines. Tracked all assigned clients’ jobs and distributing client status reports on a weekly basis.

Customer Service Specialist 05/2011-02/2012

Books-a-Million

839 Brandon Town Center Dr Salary: $12,000

Brandon, FL 33511 25 hours/week

Supervisor: Dan Payne 813-***-****

As Customer Service Specialist, assisted customers by providing product and service information; resolved product and service problems. Attracted potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggested information about other products and services.

Identified and assessed customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction. Presented, promoted and sold products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers. Performed cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs. Established, developed and maintained positive business and customer relationships. Expedited the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction. Achieved agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule. Coordinated sales effort with team members and other departments.

Key Accomplishments: Employee of the Month, consistent top in sales percentage.

INVENTORY AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

Maintained records of quantity, type, and value of materials, equipment, merchandise and supplies stocked in the establishment. Prepared and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures and goods used or issued. Accounted for all materials, equipment, merchandise and supplies in stock and posted totals manually to inventory records and digitally into the database.

CT Tech Aide 07/2007-08/2008

Citrus Memorial Hospital

502 W Highland Blvd Salary: $12,000

Inverness, FL 34452 25 hours/week

Supervisor: Tina Conley, 352-***-****

As CT Tech Aide, assisted radiologic technologist during the imaging process and digitizing the results. Transported patients to procedures, answered questions and prepared them for their exam, as well as administrative duties.

Completed necessary reception and clerical tasks such as time reports, patient scheduling, data entry, and filing. Followed quality assurance guidelines and maintained patient confidentiality. Cooperated with facility healthcare professionals and complies with facility policies/procedures. Complied with all safety policies and regulations.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL SERVICES:

Maintained and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Set goals and deadlines for the department. Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, fax machines, voice mail systems, and computers. Scheduled and confirmed appointments Updated files, inventory, mailing, and database systems, verifying accuracy and completeness. Reviewed files to obtain information to respond to requests. Read materials to determine where and how it should be filed. Sorted files in content, chronological order, alphabetical order, and numerical order, improving office organization and flow of office operations.

EDUCATION:

B.A. Criminology, University of South Florida - Tampa, FL - 2011

A.A. Criminology, College of Central Florida - Lecanto, FL - 2009

COMPUTER PROFICIENCES:

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, Aloha, Social media (various), WordPress, iOS, Mac, Adobe, Windows; Typing 65 WPM

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