Cynthia Novac-Yu
Mobile Phone: 503-***-****
Portland, OR 97233 Email:
acazcd@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain a Cost Accounting position that encourages professional growth
and challenges my strong analytical, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
Currently studying for the CPA exam and plan on applying for a CPA license
by February 2014. Passed the FAR, BEC, and AUD sections and currently
studying for the REG section.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Jun 2011
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
. Cum Laude, GPA: 3.73
. Accounting Student of the Year
2010 - 2011
. Relevant Coursework: Advanced Cost Accounting, Cost Accounting, and
Intermediate Accounting
Experience
Senior Project Accountant
Nov 2011 - Feb 2013
Holland Residential
Vancouver, Washington
. Promoted from Staff Project Accountant after 9 months
. Mentored and supervised 3 staff accountants in preparation of financial
statements and draw packages
. Managed accounting processes for four $80+ million construction projects
in Colorado and Washington
. Focused on building relationships with the project team to encourage team
cohesiveness
. Led weekly senior accounting meetings to discuss areas of improvement and
process changes
. Prepared year end closing entries and ensured all investor reporting
requirements were met
Supply Chain Analyst
Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Welch Allyn, MECOP Internship
Beaverton, Oregon
. Improved inventory analysis by creating an interactive Visual Basic
tracking system that pinpointed critical areas of improvement and tracked
monthly progress
. Implemented inventory analysis reports in company-wide monthly Sales &
Operations Planning meetings
. Led lean accounting meetings with the Directors of Accounting and Finance
from multiple branches
. Investigated and researched costing errors in SAP and tracked monthly
progress
. Automated Excel reports and models using formulas and macros for
Purchasing and Accounting needs
. Created an audit plan to ensure company credit card holders were
compliant with company-wide policy
Accounting Student Worker
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Oregon State University, Arts & Sciences Business Center
Corvallis, Oregon
. Trained two student workers to perform Accounts Payable duties
. Inputted invoices and journal vouchers into the university Oracle Banner
system
. Prepared reimbursements for purchases made by OSU Arts & Sciences
employees
Skills
. GAAP, Project Accounting, Job Costing, Financial Statement Preparation
and Analysis
. Process Improvement, Inventory Tracking and Control, Variance Analysis,
Budgeting, Forecasting
. SAP, Advanced MS Excel, MS Office, Visual Basic, Oracle Banner,
QuickBooks, Yardi, Textura