RONNIE RAPER, CPA CGMA Cell: 252-***-****

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Wilson, NC 27896

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Supervisor - Linamar Forgings Carolina (2014 – 16) Work scope entailed managing the monthly close cycle and monthly reporting, AR analysis and collection, inventory analysis. Developed quarterly forecasts and annual budget. Assisted other departments with information requests and accounting issues.

Assisted with transition to new parent company accounting systems and methods.

Developed foreign exchange calculations for international intercompany supplier.

Improved reporting and transaction efficiency via spreadsheet automation and sharing.

Assisted with implementation of ADP payroll processing.

Controller - Superior-Essex (2013 – 14) Work scope entailed managing the monthly close cycle and monthly reporting, daily transactions review, expense analysis and inventory control for three separate entities. Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budget for three entities. Advised production on accounting, inventory and budget issues.

Improved month-end close process and reporting for three sets of books.

Improved inventory efficiency for three business units by improving controls and inventory reporting.

Developed, mapped and monitored processes and reporting controls for facilities.

Controller - Byrd Brothers Emergency Services, LLC (2011 – 12) This was a new position. Work scope entailed management of daily & monthly transaction and close processes and analyzing job profitability. Worked directly with financial institutions to manage cash flow.

Organized and reconciled the chart of accounts.

Improved information flow and reporting with the external auditor and bank.

CPA, Partner/ Audit Consultant - Anthony & Tabb, PA (2007 – 12) Work scope entailed advising clients on tax and accounting issues. Completed various tax returns: 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1041, 990. Completed audits, compilations and reviews for profit and not-for-profit clients. Performed general bookkeeping, account analysis LIFO calculations and financial reporting for clients. Developed junior staff and guided them through complex audit and tax issues.

Improved audit efficiency documentation for financial and 401k audits and DOL filings.

Successfully installed new time and billing software.

Successfully implemented e-filing with the IRS and NCDOR.

Sr Buyer - Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (2003 – 07) Work scope entailed managing and analyzing bid packages for maintenance, repairs, and capital work. Negotiated with vendors for best pricing and performance.

Generated efficiencies in Store Room by developing processes to analyze, identify and write off inventory via use of MS Office.

Team leader for successful SAP system upgrade and training and other management tool development.

Sr. Accountant - Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (1998 – 2003) Work scope entailed monitoring daily accounting transactions, month end close and reporting, and account reconciliations. Audited BOM’s and routings for standard costing entered by engineering. Managed the annual WIP inventory count. Worked with all department to assist with spending and budget control. Assisted with annual budget preparation

Created efficiencies by automating and streamlining routine, redundant tasks utilizing MS Office applications in connection with SAP.

Created efficiencies via an Access databases to track and report intercompany receipts and shipments, labor hours worked vs. hours allotted, and overtime.

Assisted with annual budget preparation and strategic plan preparation.

Other experience

Advanced through a series of increasingly responsible roles to end with Sr. Accountant with Standard Products Co. (1995 – 1998). Previously, Expense Admin/Mgmt Acct with GTE (1993 – 95) and Staff Auditor with Arthur Andersen (1991 – 93).

EDUCATION/SKILLS

BS Business Administration/Accounting, Appalachian State University

CPA

Expert user of MS Office, VBA language and skilled with SAP software, Thomson accounting & tax software, solid working knowledge of QuickBooks and Peachtree software.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES

AICPA

NCACPA

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