Norman Brown

Experienced Accountant

Machesney Park, IL

acyw7p@r.postjobfree.com - 641-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Iowa

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accountant

Stateline Grain and Feed LLC - Caledonia, IL - October 2012 to September 2015 A grain elevator specialized in shipping high quality grain, internationally.

Documented all containers loaded for export for several clients.

Worked with clients on specific requirements.

Invoiced containers loaded.

In charge of knowing all federal inspection regulations on shipment of containers.

Dealt directly with federal inspectors on grade reports.

Made corrections on shipments that did not meet specifications.

Responsible for keeping the books of the Stateline trucking division.

Investigated and resolved vendor/customer issues.

Weighed grain trucks.

Grain Accountant

Smith Fertilizer and Grain - Knoxville, IA - June 2003 to January 2012 A grain elevator, farm fertilizer, chemical sales, and application operation with 4 locations.

Kept track of daily grain positions for four locations.

Filled out monthly Commerce Commission Report.

Purchased grain from customers and resold to terminals.

Made and processed grain contracts.

Processed farmers grain checks.

Charged monthly grain storage.

Made warehouse receipts.

Kept track of grain purchased each day.

Studied terminal bids.

Worked with the owner on selling grain to the most profitable location. Chief Accountant

The Garst Company L.P - Coon Rapids, IA - February 1977 to May 2003 A million-dollar farm fertilizer and chemical sales company with 3 locations, a 10,000 acre farming and cattle operation.

Managed the accounting department which involved invoicing, accounts receivable, general ledgers, inventory and the end of the month closing of a million-dollar farm fertilizer/chemical sales company and large farming operation.

Originally, the accounting was done all by hand and later, spread sheets were programmed to keep track of everything from notes and interest payable, asset depreciation, accrued property taxes, insurance and other reports; therefore, upgrading the accounting department from manual to computer.

Examined property assets, mapped their location and found mistakes on company properties, which the county recorder had filed incorrectly.

Set up division accounting to aid management in tracking each division

Learned about farm fertilizers and chemicals to be able to recommend and advise customers.

Operated fertilizer blending plant.

Organized and managed seed sales department and increased seed sales from $100,000 to $200,000.

Directed grain inventory and grain sales of a 6,000-acre farming operation by using puts and calls to increase profits and protect against falling prices.

Located and contracted fields for growing specialty corn and beans. EDUCATION

Business Administration / Accounting Major (AA) in Accounting AIB College of Business - Des Moines, IA

1975 to 1977

SKILLS

Experience in Accounting and Grain Industry (10+ years) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Accountant with more than 20 years of Finance and Accounting experience. Experienced agricultural business accountant focusing on inventory, invoicing, assets and staff supervision. Strong track record of implementing computerized processes and improving operations. Experienced in interacting with customers and their accounts.

Salary - $40,000 - $50,000

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