Jonathan A. Hill, Jr.
Charlotte, NC 28211 *****************@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am an Accountant with 20+ years of experience, in both corporate and manufacturing operations. Detail oriented with strong leadership ability in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes. Accomplished in:
Management Reporting
Tax Preparation Work for Annual Federal, State, and Canadian Income Tax Returns
Tax Audits (Federal and State)
SAP R/3 system implementation
Annual Budgeting and Forecasting
GAAP and IFRS Accounting
CPA (currently inactive)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OERLIKON TEXTILE INC. 2008- 2020
Accounting Manager
Reduced closing from 10 days to 4 days including reporting to corporate
Prepared Ad Hoc reports as requested by management and corporate personnel
Prepared year- end tax package for Corporate tax department
Prepared PBC requirements for external and internal auditors
Maintained and filed Sales and Use Tax Filings for Multiple States
Maintained and filed Property Tax filings for North Carolina and Georgia locations
Acted as location Key User for SAP system
CONTINENTAL TIRE NA, Inc. 2004- 2008
Financial Systems Analyst
Reduced outstanding issues in Good Receipts\Invoice Receipts accounts by 80%
Identified shortfalls in National Account CoS clearing accounts
Developed first reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts
Worked on various trouble shooting assignments
Worked with management to improve processes
Responsible for internal reporting of finished goods inventories
Responsible for working with BU Controllers to setup budget cycles in SAP
Worked with various departments to make sure that the accounting and systems issues were properly considered
KFORCE, INC. 2003-2004
Financial Systems Consultant
Developed new SAP time entry system in conjunction with IT
Developed inventory system for coal and oil inventory on LIFO basis with Accounting personnel
Trained end users in inventory use of SAP system
Wrote User documentation for both inventory and time entry areas
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Wrote user requirements for reports and system modifications to be used by the IT group for accounting
Analysis of existing reports, and made recommendations for updating
Developed procedures for maintaining Goods Receipts and Invoice Received account reconciliation
Performed analysis of corporate structure for better responsibility reporting.
Implemented changes in the A/R collections process improving current and 1-30 days outstanding from 75% to 90%
Performed first monthly account reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts
Began process of cleaning up inventory and billing portions of system to improve system usability and efficiency
VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT COMPANY NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1992 – 2003
Accounting Manager
Led implementation project of SAP R/3 FI-CO modules for the Sales division.
Performed configuration of A/R, trained end users in FI-CO, documented solutions for VCE
Converted opening balances as of end of first quarter for G/L, F/A, A/R, and A/P.
Assisted in the conversion of vendor, customer, and account master data
Combined Ledgers of Sales Division and Manufacturing Division allowing closing to be reduced to four days.
Reported financial results to divisional management and international headquarters in Brussels within specified time frames (five days)
Prepared consolidation of all operating entities of Volvo Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
Assured Accuracy of information for sale of Company owned Distributorship. Sale completed with two months of completion of assignment.
Drafted the US Consolidated GAAP Financial Statements and Footnotes.
Provided information for both US and CA annual tax returns to external accountants.
Responded to IRS inquiries during the successful defense of tax audit covering three years.
Supervised up to seven staff performing A/P and A/R duties
DAY INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1989 – 1992
Accounting Supervisor
Supervised Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Invoicing of Sales Division, and Payroll.
Ensured proper reporting of monthly results to corporate accounting.
Coordinated semi-annual inventory reconciliation and valuation.
Implemented cycle counting of stock inventory.
Participated in implementation team for software conversion from in house system to CA/ASK MANMAN
EDUCATION
BSBA, Accounting and Information Systems – Appalachian State University, Boone NC
Associates of Science – Montreat Anderson College, Montreat, NC
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SAP
COGNOS
Excel
Access
PowerPoint