Manager Accounting
Resume:
Kenneth D. Hudson
(***) ***- **** ac1574@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Hiring Manager,
Qualified and Competent: An Accounting Professional with hands-on problem-solving experience. I am permanently relocating to Tampa, Florida area to be near my wife’s elderly parents. My goal is to secure a position prior to our relocation. I am prepared to cover the cost of relocating if no assistance is being offered. I have been an Accountant for 25 years, 15 years with hands on day to day general accounting, 10 years managing the day to day processes and the past 4 years has been at the corporate accounting level. One of the most important and difficult lessons I’ve learned during this time is how to build and encourage a quality working atmosphere for the team of employees I have had the pleasure to mentor. I would not only enjoy applying my skills to this position, I would thrive on the opportunity to prove myself as an asset to the company and a contributing member of your team.
Some of the key competencies I can contribute to the opportunity include:
• Having a fervent desire for accuracy
• Understanding task and how they fit into the big picture
• Mastering time management with a deadline-driven personality
• Open honest communication with professional integrity
• An internal eagerness to continually improve myself As you will see in the attached resume, my wide-range of challenging and exciting experiences as a project accountant then as an accounting manager provides me with many insights into your company’s procedures. I would like the opportunity to discuss this position with you in detail, during a personal interview. I can be reached at 219-***-****. I look forward to speaking with you. Sincerely,
Kenneth Hudson
P.S. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my skills and knowledge with you in more detail!
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Kenneth D. Hudson
1251 Berrywood Drive, Greenwood, IN 46143
ac1574@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Experienced Accounting Manager seeks position that will utilize acquired experience, knowledge, and commitment to excellence. Desire a position that challenges and allows for professional growth. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Result-oriented professional with 25 years of experience, 10 years in all aspects of accounting management. Outstanding record of achievement in planning and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Skilled in team building and facilitating an atmosphere with optimum productivity. Self-starter and organized individual who is both able to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish company objectives. Effective communicator who directs, trains, and motivates people to actions toward achieving company’s goals.
Core business competencies include: Union Payroll, Payroll Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Preparation, Vendor Management, General Ledger and Account Ledger, Reporting, Account Reconciliations, Office Management, Project Management, Expense Planning and Control, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, GAAP, Performance Appraisals, and Customer Relations. Takes pride in consistently meeting deadlines and producing clear precise data to be used by corporate decision makers. Proficient with Excel, Word, Access, Visio, and Coins software programs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BMWC Constructors, Inc., Indianapolis, IN: April 1992 – Present: Project Cost Accounting Manager
• Perform and manage all accounting functions and associated software packages
• Compile and present detailed monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for Senior Management
• Manage a 4 to15-person team providing daily general project accounting processes
• Project / Senior Accountant, Munster, IN: April 1992 – June 2007
• Performed payroll, receivables, payables, collections, and associated software packages Regional Contractors Alliance (BMWC Joint Venture): July 2007 – Nov 2010: Accounting Manager
• Direct a team of 10 payroll coordinators and 4 staff accountants
• Overseen the payroll for 1500 union employees and the processing of 240 million in accounts receivables and associated payables
• Provide reporting and audit assistants for member companies. Kmart Corporation, Gary, IN: June 1987 – April 1992: Customer Service Representative EDUCATION
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL: July 2004: GPA: 3.83/4.00 Bachelor in Business Administration - Magna cum Laude Indiana University North West, Gary, IN: August 1995 - June 2000: GPA: 3.75/4.00 General and financial accounting course work
Sawyer Business College, Merrillville, IN: January 1992: GPA: 3.85/4.00 Associates of Science in General and Cost Accounting Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers, Chicago, IL: July 2005 Page 3
KENNETH D. HUDSON
PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Ken joined BMWC Constructors, Inc. in 1992 working as a Project Accountant at the BP Amoco Oil jobsite in Whiting, Indiana. Ken has over 25 years of experience in accounting within the construction industry. He has been responsible for administering the accounting procedures for numerous multi-million-dollar projects for BMWC. Ken’s experience allows him respond and adapt quickly to the accounting needs of each customer.
Below is a list of major capital projects Ken has participated in:
• BP Oil, Whiting, IN – 2011 Whiting Refinery Modernization Project
• BP Oil, Whiting, IN – 2007 RCA Accounting Manager (WBU/WRMP)
• Nipsco, Chesterton, IN – 2007 SCR Project
• ExxonMobil Company, Joliet, IL – 2006 Plant TAR
• Nipsco, Wheatfield, IN – 2004 SCR Project
• Nipsco, Michigan City, IN – 2003 SCR Project
• Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN - 2001 Bldg. 132
• Marathon, Detroit, MI - 2001 Alky Tower TAR
• Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN - 2000 Bldg. 130
• Marathon, Detroit, MI - 2000 Alky Tower TAR
• Marathon, Canton, OH - 1998 Alky TAR
• Murphy Oil, Superior, WI - 1998 Plant TAR
• Texaco, Eldorado, KS - 1998 Plant TAR
• Amoco Chemical, Joliet, IL - 1996 Plant TAR
• Mobil Oil, Joliet, IL - 1994 Plant Wide TAR
• Amoco Oil, Whiting, IN - 1993 DDU Rebuild
Ken has also been involved in numerous general maintenance projects for many of our key customers throughout his career. In 2012 Ken received a promotion and was relocated to our corporate office.
EDUCATION
AMERICAN
INTERCONTINENTAL
UNIVERSITY, HOFFMAN
ESTATES, IL
BS BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION, MAGNA
CUM LAUDE
SAWYER BUSINESS
COLLEGE, MERRILLVILLE,
IN, AS IN GENERAL AND
COST ACCOUNTING
DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING
FOR MANAGERS,
CERTIFICATE
OFFICE AND SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT,
CERTIFICATE
OSHA 10- HOUR
CERTIFICATION
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