Diana Sanford

Havre De Grace, MD ***** 443-***-****

adrjhl@r.postjobfree.com

Accounting Manager

Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls

15+ years of progressive experience a in Accounting, providing management with financial information through research, analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements. Expertise in all areas of full cycle accounting. Strong payroll background, experience in the private and public sector, quarterly and year-end tax reports, budgeting and audit preparation. Hands-on collaborative working style with expertise in budgeting, cost allocation, and auditing. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve P&L scenarios and competitively position the firm. Self-motivated, team player with excellent communication skills. Seeking a career in Corporate Accounting, that will allow me to have an impact on strategic financial planning as it relates to organizational goals. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Epicor 10, Microsoft Dynamics, AX, ERP Great Plains Dynamics, QuickBooks, Ten Key and Paylocity.

Highlights of Expertise

Prepare and validate month end financial statements and Consolidation

Perform account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items for owned accounts

Performs account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items for owned accounts

Coordinate month, quarter, and year end accounting close requirements

Assist in the coordination, consolidation, and development of annual budgets, short-term forecasts

Performs intercompany accounting

Analyze monthly trial balances

Prepare and review Journal entries

Payroll Processes

Auditing & Compliance

Analyzes monthly trial balances

Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy

Develop monthly financial reports, with variance commentary, comparing monthly performance against current forecast and prior period data

Career Experience

Vulcan, a Division of ITW Food Equipment Group, Baltimore, Maryland

Accounting Manager (July 2019 to Present)

Key member of the management team responsible for all aspects of day-to-day accounting procedures including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.

Manage daily accounting and reporting activities, including general and cost accounting

Manage monthly closing and consolidations of financial reporting for $20 M division

Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year end close to ensure timely preparation and issuance of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and provide variance analysis vs. budget and forecast

Create financial reports based on data analysis

Support Financial forecasts, and annual budget and Payroll

Perform accounting, banking and Fixed Assets reconciliations as part of monthly accounting close and other periodic reviews

Prepare and report the annual Sales Tax data into ITW Corporate reporting software

Identify, create and maintain necessary business unit procedure documentation and manage opportunities for process and control improvements

Support Division Controller and leadership team to achieve division goals and objectives, including the annual operating plan and long-range strategic plans, and other ad hoc projects

Process intercompany transactions and allocations

Prepare monthly and quarterly reviews and reconciliations for accounts owed

Reconcile various balance sheet accounts related to Revenue Recognition, Payroll, and Intercompany. Identify and resolve discrepancies related to these accounts

Submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial information to corporate

Work closely with the Divisional Controller and Plant Controllers in overseeing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements

Perform appropriate actions necessary to correct account balances and maintain proper accounting controls and procedures

Prepare annual kit schedules, tax packages, and other required corporate activities

Consolidated and allocate P&L and Balance Sheet transactions for three manufacturing facilities

Vulcan, a Division of ITW Food Equipment Group, Baltimore, Maryland

Senior Cost Accountant (December 2016 to July 2019)

Detail-oriented Manufacturing Cost Accountant specializing in GAAP applicable to manufacturing costs including revenue and expenditures. Specializes in the efficient use of financial and accounting software especially in fast-paced work environments. Experienced with work in the private and public sector.

Developed and analyzed cost standards

Performed inventory accounts reconciliations

Stablished standard costs of manufactured goods

Collected and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs

Developed and maintained the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization

Reviewed costs for all external inventory, labor, and material purchases

Reviewed and Maintained the standard BOM costing within Epicor

Performed standard costing activities for new products

Assisted Controller with preparation of financial reporting and ad hoc analysis

Supported the annual Inventory and Cost Accounting process

Supported annual Standard Cost Roll-Up

Analyzed manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Worked with Purchasing, AP to resolved purchasing and invoice discrepancies

Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determine root-cause for each significant variance

Key contributor to annual budget process, working with various department heads to review historical activities, trends and future obligations

Reconciled inventory and adjust journal entries to balance general ledger with perpetual inventory system

dlhbowles, Columbia, Maryland

Senior Accountant (March 2013 to December 2016)

Key member of the management team responsible for all aspects of day-to-day accounting procedures including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.

Performed and lead audit teams, examining all the financial records, including payroll records, accounting books, and inventory and equipment records

Managed the accuracy and timely processing of up to 20,000 invoices ($1.5M) per month.

Reduced expenses 15% by identifying cost sensitive variables identified in manufacturing performance records

Controlled costs and identify ways to improve efficiency and profitability by preparing a monthly variance analysis

Provided timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts budgets

Protected financial integrity by ensuring the accuracy of balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley

Maryland Disability Law Center, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland

Accountant (November 2009 to March 2013)

Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, inventory, and preparation of biweekly payroll for 135+ employees in ADP

Assisted with successful migration of new payroll and accounting software that streamlined the department, increasing efficiency by 50% and improved accuracy by 30%

Improved cash flow and profitability by establishing internal accounting controls that resolved vendor discrepancies. Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers and vendors from net 7 days to net 60 days

Prepared bi-weekly error free payroll including deductions for benefits, 401k, and garnishments. Managed 1099, W-9 preparation and year-end closing procedures

Performed monthly grant reconciliation in accordance with GAAP and government contracting requirements

Improved accuracy, timeliness, of month-end close by performing an income and expense analysis for the 6th working day, providing early identification of posting errors

Additional Experience

Administrative Assistant (2002 to 2009) Home Depot Expo Design Center, Columbia, Maryland

Education

Master of Business Administration

Strayer University, Suitland, Maryland

Bachelor of Science Accounting

University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Ann Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland

languages

Spanish – Fluent

English - Fluent

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