Accounting Manager

**** ********** *****, **** ****, WI *****

EMAIL acst1d@r.postjobfree.com CELL 262-***-****

JEFFREY DAHL, CPA,CMA

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to obtain an accounting manager position in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Results-oriented accounting professional with diversified experience in accounting, cash flow management, business support, and financial analysis. Strong PC/spreadsheet skills, excellent multi-tasking and organizational aptitudes. Effective communicator and problem-solver.

KNOWLEDGE BASE

I have an extensive knowledge in budgeting, flexible budgeting, contribution margin analysis cost/volume/profit analysis, variance analysis, standard costing, costing systems, analyzing operation efficiencies, performance measures, planning, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, professional ethics, financial statement analysis, corporate finance, decision analysis, risk management and analyzing investment decisions.

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint MS-DOS Lotus 1-2-3

Visual Basic Access QAD/Mfg Pro

EXPERIENCE

K.M. ENTERPRISES, Inc.

K.M. Enterprises, Inc. is a distributor of cutting tools such as end mills and drills as well as the designing and making tooling for the manufacturing sector.

Accounting Manager 2004-2015

Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements

Reported financial results to owners

Reported financial results to the bank as needed-Reestablished a trust relationship with the bank after I became accounting manager

Negotiated with bank line of credit and equipment loans

Managed the credit department and reduced outstanding AR from an average of 56 days to match the industry standard of 45 days.

Created credit policies that reduced customer bad debit to less than .1% if sales.

Improved cash flow through consistent and aggressive collection techniques-the improvement in cash flow reduced the monthly line of credit usage amount resulting in lower interest expense

Managed accounts payable process so as to reduce the impact on the line of credit resulting in a lower interest expense due to borrowing

Determined standard overhead costs

Valued monthly WIP

Valued cost of goods sold for month using normal costing

Conducted risk management and obtained proper insurance levels

Conducted cost/volume/profit analysis-advised management on variable cost threshold

Ran discounted cash flow analysis on capital projects-determined what level of sales needed to achieve the required rate of return in order to determine whether to purchase additional machinery

Presented to owners discounted cash flow analysis on Supply Point vending machines-determined what additional level of sales needed by selected customers to achieve desired rate of return

Analyzed financial results using profitability ratios

Achieved timely month end close through close management of month end sales, accounts payable and month end accruals.

Performed human resource duties including selection of 401k plan and health insurance plan.

Created policies and procedures related to the protection of company assets and the proper completion of financial transactions. Modified existing policies and procedures to match new requirements. Trained department personnel when needed in the use of accounting policies and procedures.

Identified slow moving and obsolete inventory-saved the company thousands of dollars by reducing inventory write-offs

Changed cash application to facilitate month end bank reconciliation

Analyzed and prepared lease schedule and payments

Supervised and led accounting department

Advised owners regarding purchases, staffing and future goals of companies(s).

BEND INDUSTRIES, West Bend, WI

Bend Industries is a leading manufacturer of quality masonry products for the architectural and construction industries.

Accounting Manager 2001-2004

Designed and prepared month- and year-end financial statements for management. Prepared an interpretive analysis of the financial statements.

Reviewed revenue and expense trends and communicated those trends to management.

Calculated a standard set of ratios of corporate financial performance.

Analyzed product line sales and costs.

Cost-volume-profit analysis on product lines.

Worked within a standard cost system using process costing. Familiar with job costing and variable costing.

Prepared and distributed recurring and one-time management reports.

Assisted managers in budget development and planning. Maintained the company budget and transferred the budget information into the financial statements. Communicated variances of actual to budgeted results to management.

Compiled and evaluated inventory costs; recorded periodically fixed assets and ensured proper recording in the correct asset category.

Created cash management techniques for corporate headquarters and four subsidiary locations.

Created policies and procedures related to the control of company assets and the proper completion of financial transactions. Modified existing policies and procedures to match new requirements. Trained department personnel when needed in the use of accounting policies and procedures.

Created procedures for the proper indexing, storage and retrieval of all accounting documents. Planned and scheduled for the orderly destruction of outdated documents.

Work with and assist outside auditors during the fiscal audit period. Prepared work papers for year-end audit.

Credit Manager 1993-2001

Created policies and procedures for accounts receivable and cash receipts at corporate headquarters and four subsidiary locations to enhance efficiency.

Changed accounts receivable cash application from a manual system to a computer based systems, resulting in a current daily accounts receivable aging.

Changed collection strategy, reducing outstanding receivables by over 10% a year. Reduced NSF check loses by recommending and implementing a check guarantee service netting the company $3,000 in savings. Successfully resolved aging accounts receivable issues.

Increased monthly cash flow, which resulted in a savings of $60,000 a year in operating capitol interest. Worked with bank in obtaining new products utilized in bank transfers and reconciliation’s, saving the company $20,000 in interest a year.

Prepared thorough month-end financial statements for management. Supervised accounts receivable and accounts payable. Filed various tax returns on a timely basis.

EDUCATION

2011 CMA Review IMA Online

Passed CMA Exam August 2012

2001 – 2003 University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona

Master of Business Administration/Accounting

1990 Becker CPA Review Des Plaines, Illinois

Passed CPA exam May 1991

1980-1984 University of Wisconsin Menomonie, Wisconsin

B.A. Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member of the Wisconsin CPA Society, Member of the Institute of Management Accountants

REFERENCES

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