Cost Accountant
Resume:
Nancy Byrd
Clinton Township, MI 48035
C: 586-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Profile: Finance Professional with over 20 years progressive management experience in financial analysis and accounting in several industries. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with extensive knowledge of financial analysis, accounting month end close process, budgeting, variance analysis, long and short range forecasting, MS Office (Excel, Access, MS Project, Powerpoint), Essbase, E2, SAP, B2B, DORF Timekeeping, Paragon, Point Click Care, ADP, QuickBooks, Pro-Tax, SharePoint, PeopleSoft, Oracle and J.D. Edwards.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lakeshore Health Group, Detroit, MI May 2016 to Present
Sr. Accounting Manager
Coordinate Accounting and financial activities for the facility
General ledger analysis
Period ending reconciliation of general ledger accounts
Prepare and maintain financial and operational reports, journals, ledgers and records.
Oversee and approve accounts receivables and accounts payable functions.
Assisted in the development and administration of the facility budget.
Review contractual agreements that impacted the facility.
Provide financial support for Revenue analysis.
Work with all Departments to develop annual budgets.
Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, Mt. Clemens, MI February 2016 – April 2016
Corporate Controller
Coordinated Accounting and financial activities for the facility
General ledger analysis
Period ending reconciliation of general ledger accounts
Oversee Medicare, Medicaid and Private Pay billing and insurance activities.
Responsible for accurate Census
Prepared and maintained financial and operational reports, journals, ledgers and records.
Oversee and approved accounts receivables and accounts payable functions.
Assisted in the development and administration of the facility budget.
Reviewed contractual agreements that impacted the facility.
Worked on the development and revisions to corporate policies and procedures to be in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Interpreted legislative regulations that impacted the facility.
Assisted in the administration of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Ensure that all financial activities are in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure the resident trust funds were properly receipted, accounted for, and disbursed.
Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI April 2015 – January 2016
Sr. Financial Analyst (Temporary position – Contract through Randstad, Inc.)
Provide financial support for Revenue analysis.
Responsible for month end close, aging reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, P&L Statements, G/L Account and bank reconciliation.
Month-end work papers.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Tax preparation.
General Motors, Warren/Detroit, MI February 2015 – April 2015
Project Manager – Facilitator & Trainer (Temporary position – Contract through Talascend)
Facilitator of SAP-SRM deployment corporate wide.
Trainer of SAP-SRM corporate wide.
Creating training modules
City of Detroit, Detroit, MI September 2014 – February 2015
Budget Manager – (Temporary position – Contract through Computech Corp.)
Provide financial support for Revenue analysis.
Work with all Departments to develop annual budgets.
Create the City of Detroit Capital Agenda.
Create and maintain city’s 5-year plan – through and after bankruptcy.
Worked directly with auditors and consultants.
Department account reconciliations.
21st Century Media, Pontiac, MI February 2014 – September 2014
Senior Staff Accountant – (Temporary position – Contract through Randstad, Inc.)
Provide financial support for Revenue analysis.
Responsible for month end close, aging reports, G/L Account reconciliation.
BC/BS of Michigan, Detroit, MI October 2013 – January 2014
Financial Analyst – (Temporary position – Contract through Collabera)
Provide financial analysis support for Sales &Marketing and Communications.
Responsible for budget analysis, forecasting, month end close and year end accruals.
Process vendor billing – ensure vendor is within the confines of S.O.W. and Purchase Orders and do not exceed the approved forecasted amount.
G/L Account reconciliation.
Set up and maintained SharePoint repository.
Ciber, Inc., Southfield, MI August 2012 – December 2013
Revenue Analyst- IT Consulting (Ford and UHG Clients)
Provide revenue analysis and forecasting support at a project level to upper level management.
Analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
Maintain Cost allocation/chargebacks for project expenses.
Work with client on contract renewals/extensions and Statements of Work.
Trainer of Excel and Access to employees based on Ford client requirements.
Maintain headcount database for individual projects and determine the effects on revenue and forecasting.
Utilize MS Project to develop timeline on progress and target completion for client projects.
Utilized B2B, DORF Timekeeping System
Set up and maintained SharePoint repository for Ford Client.
BC/BS of Michigan, Detroit, MI June 2012 – August 2012
Business Analyst – (Temporary position – Contract through Strategic Staffing Solutions)
Support for IT Development Group – standardizing processes.
Set up and maintained SharePoint repository.
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI May 2007 – June 2012
Financial Analyst – Fleet Operations (Contract through Computer and Engineering Services)
Provide financial analysis support for Remarketing Group, Fleet Operations, Marketing, and Communications.
Trainer of SAP (FI/CO) on account reconciliation and reporting.
Responsible for Fleet Volume Incentive Payments (VIP), VIN analysis for non-payments or short-payments, interface with Regional Account Executives (RAE) and Government Account Executives to resolve payment issues and assist in process questions, month-end closing, SAP reporting, cost center and profit center accounting and posting, Accounts Receivables and Payables, ad-hoc reporting, Sarbanes Oxley, creating internal orders, budget analysis, cash forecasting (weekly and monthly).
Utilized Essbase for forecasting, financial consolidation, profitability analysis, price and volumes for Sprinter Fleet.
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Team Champion for Fleet Operations Group.
Performed Supplier/Customer Audit during Chrysler bankruptcy process.
Created internal orders to allocate budget for individual products and maintained database in Excel to track expenditures for each project.
As vendor invoices were received they were loaded into database making certain budget was not exceeded, then audited for accuracy such as verifying pricing with initial estimate, meeting corporate guidelines, confirm delivery and route in the Electronic Signature Process (ESP) system for management approval before loading into SAP for payment. Should invoice exceed or disagree with initial estimate follow-up was made with vendor to correct discrepancy.
Excellent communication skills with management and vendors – both verbal and written. Work well independently as well as a team player.
Month-end reconciliation of SAP with Excel database for accuracy and then post month end accruals and close. After completion, provided management with reports of monthly spending, cash forecasts and budget status.
Expert skills in Excel which includes pivot tables, v-look up, charting and graphing, as well as Word, PowerPoint, Access, Essbase and Business Objects.
Behr America, Troy, MI May 2006 – May 2007
Controlling Analyst (Contract through PGK)
Provided financial analysis support for the President and CFO of an International HVAC/EC Corporation.
Responsible for budget analysis and forecasting as well as month end closing, SAP reporting, government surveys, GAAP and IFRS Balance Sheets and Board Meeting and Executive Committee presentations.
Interface with Germany as well as the manufacturing plants in Dayton, Fort Worth and Charleston regarding Production Management Reporting – Cost Estimating and ensuring that the BOM’s were properly loaded into SAP.
Strong SAP analysis and spending reporting.
Strong Excel (including pivot tables and formulas), Access and PowerPoint skills.
General Motors Tech Center – Engineering Design, Warren, MI May 1991 – January 2006
Budget Analyst (Contract though MSX International, November 1991 – January 2006)
Provide financial and budgeting support to Engineering Design (Interior Trim, Chassis, Body in White, Electrical, HVAC/EC and Powertrain Groups) with emphasis on feasibility analysis and remaining within allocated yearly budget. Responsible for presentations, audits, and personnel requirements for job completion.
Member of Cost Reduction Team – analyzed cost savings ideas with an outcome of $4,000,000 annually.
Created and implemented database to audit all supplier expenditures.
Served as a main contact with vendors and suppliers for billing and invoice issues.
Audited aging statements for non-payment, short-pays and over-payments.
Restructured procedures with all suppliers on a uniform billing process.
Collaborated with Executive Director, Directors and Managers to forecast annual budget allocations.
Extensive experience in Excel and PowerPoint.
EDUCATION December 2014:MBA in Adult Education and Training (Corporate Training)
University of Phoenix – Online
May 2012: MBA in Accounting
University of Phoenix – Online
May 2012: MBA in Health Care Management
University of Phoenix – Online
June 2006: Bachelors in Business Management
Associates Degree in Accounting
Baker College, Clinton Twp, MI
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