Manager Accounting

Deborah Gamble

Indianapolis IN 317-***-****

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financial Accounting Manager

Reduce Inventory Errors & Closing Time Enhance accuracy & Quality

Leverage excellence in leadership and teambuilding aspects of cost and budget analysis with expertise in factory accounting. Able to analyze complex cost issues as well as identify and implement productivity and cost saving improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish procedures.

Internal & External Audit Process Flowchart Development

Process Analysis Account Reconciliations Documentation Management

Cycle Count Programs Standardizing Procedures

Professional Experience

FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS, Carmel IN

Senior Cost Accountant 2000 – 2015

Enhanced accuracy and data quality by implementing new computer system, utilizing real time data for developing and analyzing standard cost for various products.

Improved monthly procedures by reducing monthly closing time by 25%, without sacrificing quality.

Analyzed capital projects for return on investment and productivity improvements by collaborating with plant engineers, defining project scope, focusing on cost saving aspects and pay back analysis.

Reduced inventory errors average of 10% and eliminated duplicate tasks as team leader on various special assignments by establishing written procedures for new cycle count program.

Senior Financial Accountant 1984– 2000

Improved timing and quality by developing procedures, and analyzing sales information from a profit and contribution margin standpoint.

Reduced staff downtime and errors, improved communication with auditors by managing all Internal and External audit engagements, creating flowcharts detailing accounting processes.

Analyzed all bank reconciliations and cash management processes, improved written communications between departments and bank by standardizing procedures, eliminating waste and increasing productivity.

Additional Relevant Experience

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, Indianapolis IN

Senior Contract / Internal Auditor

Technical Skills

SAP Accounting System, Cognos Budgeting System, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration / Accounting, Indiana University, Indianapolis IN

Certified Public Accountant(Inactive)

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