Sales Accounting
Resume:
John Francis White, CPA
Livonia, MI 48150
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a public or corporate accounting position where my skill sets in finance and accounting can be applied in a practical/real application.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting: Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mayser USA, Inc., Canton, MI July 2013 - Current
4812 Dewitt Rd. Canton, MI 48188
Controller
Financial Reporting Responsibilities
Created weekly reports to compare the financial health based on sales, contracts, incoming orders, balance sheet accounts and personnel efficiency to last year’s information. Reports are distributed to top management in Canton, Michigan and Ulm, Germany
Created a monthly break-even analysis report to show profit contribution from operating and non-operating departments. Reports are distributed to the owners in Ulm, Germany
Created a monthly internal report to set and track obtainable targets in all departments
Created a monthly income analysis report to display the different operating and non-operating expense as a percentage of total output
Financial Accounting Responsibilities
Reconciled the bank statement on a daily basis
Created and implemented a process description to efficiently pay vendors on a timely basis with zero errors
Reviewed all customers open invoices on a weekly basis. Created a living document to automatically track all changes and notes to past due invoices. Reviewed all LTA contracts with proper customers and management. Reduced allowance for doubtful accounts to zero
Human Resource Responsibilities
Implemented a new time-clock software (Zeus) to accurately and efficiently track all operators’ punches, missed absences, and hours worked. Sent weekly timesheets to the respective third party labor company
Created reports within the software to track efficiency by man hours worked, employee attendance rating, excused and unexcused absences and other various reports that management needed
Ran and recorded payroll for Mayser Direct employees on a semi-monthly basis. Sent out the payroll reports to Paychex for processing
Implemented a 401(k) program for Mayser’s employees. Communicated to employees the benefits of the program and answered all questions. Deposited the employee’s contribution on a semi-monthly basis and Maysers contribution on an annual basis.
Completed and signed form 5500 for the 401(k) program
Audit and Tax Responsibilities
Assisted the auditors in completing the audit. Checked that all internal controls were being properly followed. Assisted other departments in gathering information and documents. Was the main contact for any audit related issues and questions. Worked diligently to finish both audits on time with an unmodified opinion
Communicated with the tax accountants our completed and audited year-end financial statements. Researched different policies such as but not limited to, de minimis, qualified research and development expenses, and to defer customer owned tooling costs
Fixed Asset Manager Responsibilities
Implemented and enforced the de minimis policy to all personnel
Recorded and tagged all fixed assets
Ran and recorded the monthly depreciation reports
Differentiated between advance payments on customer owned tooling, merchandise tooling, and Mayser owned assets. Properly accrued the expense with the reimbursement using the completed contract method
Other Responsibilities
Internal Quality Auditor – Was the lead internal quality auditor and performed audits throughout all phases of the quality policy. Helped stabilize and trained other auditors to make non-conformance findings useful.
IT – Directly communicated with the IT department in Ulm, Germany on all technical issues. Installed new computers, RAM, software and hardware for all employees. Rewired the server room and switchboard to create more internet and phone ports for new employees. Helped where possible on software issues such as Infor, Excel, Word, Zeus, PowerPoint etc.
Sales and Logistics – Updated customer requirements daily. Communicated to Logistics all updates on the current day’s shipment
Managed Insurance Policies – Reviewed, negotiated, and signed all insurance policies for Mayser such as: Workers’ Compensation, Product Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Employee Health Insurance, and General Liability. Created worksheets for each agent as needed. Managed all annual insurance audits as needed.
Infor Power User – Mastered all departments’ functions and daily tasks in Infor to assist and train others when required. Infor is a very powerful yet extremely non-user friendly software. Handled problems and made suggestions to increase efficiency when possible
The Infilaw System, Naples, FL Summer 2012
1100 5th Avenue Suite 301 Naples, FL 34102
Accounting Intern
Responsibilities
Recorded and depreciated fixed assets
Recorded invoices from vendors
Created financial spreadsheets
Assisted in everyday activities such as filing and calling vendors
Worked with Microsoft Great Plains and Microsoft Dynamics
Created a regression analysis of unpaid sales and use tax
Heffler, Radetich & Saitta LLP, Philadelphia, PA Summer 2011
1515 Market Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Accounting Intern
Responsibilities
Reconciled clients bank statements
Recorded financial transactions
Assisted tax accountants on preparing individual and corporate tax returns
Audited class action lawsuits and claims
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant
Exceptionally fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to adapt and learn new software quickly
Effective communicator to all personnel
Proficient problem solver with the ability to quickly digest an issue
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