RACHEL NEEB, CPA ACCOUNTING MANAGER/CONTROLLER
Financial Reporting ~ Variance Analysis ~ Inventory Management
Highly skilled Accounting Manager/Controller with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of accounting, with an emphasis in budgeting, inventory management, variance analysis and financial reporting. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully navigating the financial operations of a high volume manufacturing company. Collaborative communicator and coordinator continually focused on developing and implementing financial improvements to enhance organizational operations and profitability. Technically proficient in JD Edwards ERP System, Microsoft Excel, ADP, Paycor Payroll System, Report Writers, Query and Crystal Reports.
Areas of Expertise include:
Financial Reporting General Ledger Maintenance Budgets
Inventory Control/Procedures Cash Management Staff Leadership
Account Reconciliations
Variance Analysis Process Development
Audits Process Improvements
Sales/Use Tax Filing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LUDLOW COMPOSITES CORPORATION • Fremont, OH • 1998-Present
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
• Supervise a staff of five individuals, while overseeing operations for accounts payable/receivables, fixed assets, manufacturing reporting and costing divisions.
• Direct cash flow and cash requirements.
• Establish and monitor inventory controls.
• Skillfully coordinate all month end closing activities, which include review of general ledger and monthly financial statement preparation.
• Lead annual budgeting process by coordinating and compiling information from various departments.
• Efforts as team member proved instrumental in expanding plant and moving out of rented facility place; contributions included assisting in additions to building facility, moving manufacturing equipment, inventory, and office staff without disruption of work and order fulfillment.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successfully led a cross functional team to establish inventory procedures and cycle counting; resulted in the elimination of the need for an annual physical inventory count.
Highly regarded for effective process improvement attributes; partnered with Information Technology (IT) group to implement EDI processes in accounts receivables/payables.
Collaborated with Accounts Payable and IT to add automation and efficiencies to freight invoice processing; efforts significantly enhanced daily accounts receivables/payables and reporting operations.
Effectively led the annual physical inventory, yielded a reduction in conducting inventory from 3 days to 1 day.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Toledo Toledo, OH
Associate Degree in Applied Business, Major: Accounting
Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
Certified Public Accountant, Licensure renewed December 2013
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, National Association of Professional Women