David R. Rees
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-rees-17632967
BLUE GRASS AUTOMOTIVE Louisville KY August 2015 – present
Staff Accountant
Process accounts payable invoices
Cleaned up unpaid invoices for the last 6 months
Set up system to follow-up on unpaid invoices and items unposted in the accounts payable system
Work with vendors on problems and corrective actions
MONDI BAGS Inc - Randstad Staffing Services Louisville KY May 2015 – July 2015
Assisted in the processing of accounts receivable and intercompany transactions
Month end close for the plant
KENTUCKIANA COMFORT CENTER - Trustaff Personnel Services Louisville KY March 2015 – April 2015
Assisted in the processing of account payables invoices
Caught up all unpaid invoices from February 2014 through February 2015
HILTON GARDEN INN Bowling Green KY January 2015 – March 2015
Night Auditor
PHILMO Inc Franklin KY May 2013 – June 2014
Controller/HR Director
Administered the accounting of 3 companies: a duct tape manufacturer, a packaging company and a unique wood building company, including AP/AR, reconciliation, preparation of financial statements, collections, tax payments and cash management
Managed the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
Prepared and managed activities associated with the annual financial statement audit
Provided recommendations to improve the effectiveness and financial performance of the company
Saved the company $30,000 in healthcare cost by taking the company employees to the open market
Saved the company $20,000 in business insurance cost by rebidding the insurance and making changes in the coverage
TPM Inc Bowling Green KY March 2012 – February 2013
Controller and Finance Manager
Handled accounting for 4 companies: an environmental company, a recycling facility, an auto parts store and a company that installed airport fueling systems, construction of buildings and emergency spill response, including AP/AR, costing of projects, motor carrier registration and reporting, insurance administration and financial statements
BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY COMPANY Bowling Green KY September 2010 – September 2011
Insurance Agent
AMERICAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY Bowling Green KY October 2006 – May 2010
Director of Accounting and Finance
Administered accounting functions for the bank and holding company
Managed the investment portfolio of $25 million and made recommendations for purchases and sales
Acted as Secretary for the Asset/Liability Committee also communicated current bank ratios and recommendations for strategies to meet bank goals
Established budgets, departmental goals and strategic goals
Completed Call Report and other regulatory reports required by Federal and State agencies
Maintained compliance for the Asset/Liability, Investment, Fund Management and Liquidity policies and procedures
Managed monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors
Recommended the methods to fund loan and/or asset growth
Managed growth in total assets from $150 million to $225 million with the use of alternative forms of liabilities and improving profitability
BEST CHAIRS Inc Ferdinand IN May 2005 – March 2006
Controller
SPRINGS VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY Jasper IN May 1981 – May 2005
Senior Vice President, Cashier and CFO
Reviewed the strategic plan and established goals while coordination procedural changes to achieve those goals
Managed the investment portfolio of $30 million; documented and presented recommendations to executives on Asset/Liability Management Team
Reported financial highlights to Board of Directors at bi-monthly meetings
Established budgets and department profitability
Handled regulatory reporting for bank and holding company
Managed the growth of the bank from $60 million in 1981 to $240 million in 2005
Implemented changes to reduce telephone expense by $60,000 annually and reduce ATM expenses on network and maintenance contract by $18,000 annually
Evaluated and made decision to invest in a bank owned life insurance (BOLI) policy to provide additional income ($45,000) to the bank and provide improved benefits to management team
EDUCATION
University of Evansville – Evansville IN
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting
Graduate School of Banking – Madison WI
Diploma, Advanced Banking