Mark Hooper

210-***-**** (C) addhco@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A capable Cost Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting

deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and accounting software and

processes

Highlights

Financial statement analysis Complex problem solving

Analytical reasoning Strong organizational skills

Budget forecasting expertise General ledger accounting

Account reconciliation expert Superior research skills

Advanced computer proficiency

Experience

Consultant ( NN, Inc ) – San Antonio / Lubbock, TX September 2016 to Present

Title – Accounting Consultant / Cost Accountant

Preparation of income statement and balance sheet which included expense variance analysis, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliation and preparation of financial statements for bank credit line covenants

A/P and A/R analysis and reconciliation

Assisted with collections of outstanding A/R and revenue

Assisted with the budget / forecast for upcoming projects

Worked with the local taxing entity in regards to property tax values

Monitor inventory transaction for open work orders to ensure inventory reconciled to the GL

Work order cost analysis with reconciliation to budget to ensure reasonable variances

Coordinated with the labor force to ensure costs were under control

WIP analysis with review of material and labor expense reconciliation to budget

Variance analysis in regards to material usage and labor expense efficiencies with regards to forecast

Monthly reporting to management of manufacturing variances and proposals for reduction of variances

TMK Ipsco, Houston, TX March 2016 to August 2016

Title – Sr. Cost Accountant

Monitoring of inventory transactions with reconciliation of actual inventory to the GL

Cost center production and expense reconciliation to budget

Manufacturing expense analysis of material usage and labor expense compared to budget

Analysis of standard cost to ensure all cost are captured for absorption and cost of goods sold

Contributed to the preparation of the budget / forecast for the division I maintained from a costing stand point

Ensure GAAP compliance in regards production and expense transactions and internal controls

Month end preparation of income statement with expense analysis, balance sheet with reconciliation of accounts with emphasis on inventory reconciliation with regards to the GL

Month end reporting to corporate of financial statements and COGS for corporate consolidation

Worked with external auditors to ensure an accurate audit of the inventory, COGS and WIP accounts

FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Baytown, TX June 2015 to January 2016

Title – Cost Accountant

Daily monitoring and investigation of manufacturing variances related to material and labor inputs and

finished goods output in order to measure the plants overall efficiency against the companies established

standard cost.

Monitor and reconcile raw material, finished goods, WIP and inventory reserve accounts to ensure inventory

balances per the balance sheet are accurate.

Month end close of the income statement and balance sheet which included expense variance analysis, journal

entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements for management.

Monitoring of inventory transactions and movements between locations to ensure the intercompany balances

are in-line with the sub-ledgers for the various outside locations.

Worked with external auditors to ensure an accurate audit of the inventory, COGS and WIP accounts

Established standard costs to ensure complete absorption for material, labor and overhead expense and COGS

Wyman Gordon ( PCC ), Houston, TX September 2014 to April 2015

Title – Cost Accounting Manager

The plant is broken down into two business units: Energy and Turbine.

I have a cost accountant that works in each business unit that reports to me.

My duties include managing the daily cost accounting functions of the Houston operation, specifically, inventory (Raw, WIP, FG & MRO), E&O reserves, LCM and financial reporting, insuring that the financial data presented from each of these functions accurately reflects the financial condition of the operation. Ensure that transactions and external financial reports are in accordance with GAAP and PCC Policy.

Daily monitoring and investigation of manufacturing variances related to material and labor inputs and finished goods output in order to measure plants overall efficiency against pre-established targets set by upper management.

Manage the update of the standard costs of raw materials and finished goods to ensure frozen standard costs are accurate.

Monitor and reconcile raw material, finished goods, WIP and inventory reserve accounts to ensure inventory balances per the Balance Sheet are stated accurately and in accordance with GAAP.

Assist in coordinating and administering internal controls over the physical inventory of raw material, WIP, finished goods and maintenance material inventories to ensure physical counts are performed accurately and in accordance with GAAP.

Administrate Sarbanes Oxley requirements to ensure WGH plant is in compliance with SOX legislation as it relates to developing, monitoring, testing and documenting the effectiveness of internal controls.

Month End Close out of Oracle Inventory and Purchasing modules to ensure Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts affected by Inventory and Purchasing transactions are stated accurately and in accordance with GAAP

Develop processes, internal controls and reports used to monitor costs, variances and transactions related to the manufacturing process.

Tex-Tube Co., February 2000 to November 2013

Title - Cost Accountant

Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.

Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 50% by implementing new

consolidation procedures.

Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests.

Restructured and analyzed QAD to improve budget reporting.

Aligned all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.

Prepared financial statements for month end and year end close, entered journal entries

Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies.

Reduced entry input time by 75% and decreased errors by 50%.

Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.

Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends.

Coordinated fixed asset additions, depreciation and retirements.

Created and maintained BOM and routers for the parts that were manufactured.

Work order variance analysis and closure which included labor and overhead analysis

Completed required government surveys for our industry

Entered production information as needed

General ledger account analysis and reconciliation

Worked on inventory control and cycle counts to reduce excess purchasing

Education

University of Texas at San Antonio

BA in Accounting June 1993

San Antonio, TX, USA

Skills

MS Office ( Excel, Word, Power Point )

QAD ( Mfg Pro ) –ERP system

IQMS – ERP system

Oracle

Infor ERP – Visual Enterprise v7.0.0

SAP ( Includes Business by Design )

Hyperion

Manusonic

Blackline

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