Controller

Michael J. Matone

570-***-**** adts46@r.postjobfree.com

Financial and Cost Accountant with professional financial expertise, extensive business experience, ability to interact with senior management and the business community.

EXPERIENCE

Graham Packaging August 2022 - Present

Plant Controller

Prepare consignment billing invoice daily.

Prepare weekly and monthly forecast.

Review Labor and Variable variance reports.

Reconcile weekly raw materials and finish goods.

Responsible for month end accruals associated with expenses for the month.

Work with Department Managers on capital projects.

Review and prepare Plant budget in accordance with company procedures.

Preferred Meals – Moosic, PA February 2022 – August 2022

Plant Controller

Responsible for the verification and G/L coding of all Plant invoices to be paid.

Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements.

Review and approve all Temp Labor invoices for payment.

Research variances from previous day’s work orders, and then close them out.

Responsible for month end accruals associated with expenses for the month.

Maintain and track petty cash.

Review and prepare Plant budget, new vendor contracts with the Plant Manager.

Canpack – Olyphant, PA August 2021 – February 2022

Plant Cost Accountant

Monthly review and reconciliation of inventory to the general ledger.

Calculate overhead and labor rates.

Coordinate physical inventory and cycle counts.

Assist with all audits and compliance activities.

Prepare all cost related journal entries.

Assist in annual budget activities.

Prepare conditional contracts for customer rebates.

Preferred Meals – Moosic, PA March 2018 – July 2021

Plant Controller

Responsible for the verification and G/L coding of all Plant invoices to be paid.

Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements.

Review and approve all Temp Labor invoices for payment.

Research variances from previous day’s work orders, and then close them out.

Responsible for month end accruals associated with expenses for the month.

Maintain and track petty cash.

Review and prepare Plant budget, new vendor contracts with the Plant Manager.

Independent Consultant January 2016 – March 2018

(Road Scholar, Bennett Infiniti, & Bakkavor USA)

Analyze and breakdown inventory procedures to develop solutions.

Outline problem areas for accuracy and productivity.

Setup and configured company bills of materials and costing modules.

Maintain excellent relationships with all clients to facilitate ongoing business engagement.

Responsible for approving all finance deals and doing negotiations with customers.

Increasing sales of aftermarket products.

Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Prepare cost functions and standards on both new and existing products to be reviewed and analyzed.

Maid-Rite Steak Co. - Dunmore, PA March 2006 - January 2016

Assistant Accounting Manager/Cost Accountant

Responsible for the costing of all portion control meat products.

Analyze manufacture variances of raw material usage compared to finish product.

Interact with upper management on the profitability of all new products.

Preparation of all month end inventory related reports.

Assist in the cycle count inventory process.

Assist controller in preparation of financial statements.

Facilitate training and supervising of four employees.

Road Scholar Transport - Dunmore, PA. February 2000 - March 2006

Accounts Receivables/Credit & Claims Manager/Billing Manager

Resolved billing issues in accordance with freight agreement policy.

Prepared, summarized, and recommended accounts for senior management review.

Analyses of claims filed and provide resolution.

Developed and implemented new collection procedures that helped in the overall reduction in receivables by 10%.

Managed all invoices in accordance with customer contracts.

Researched credit checks on new and existing customers.

EDUCATION

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA Lackawanna Junior College, Scranton, PA

B.S. Degree: May 1996 Associates Degree: May 1990

Major: Accounting Major: Business Administration

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Windows Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Sage

Ramco COGNOS Microsoft Word Business Objects SAP

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