Accountant

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SHAWN CURRAN

Accountant

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambitious professional with strong organizational, communication and analytical skills. Known for problem-solving and detail-focused approaches, consistently driving process improvements and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Excels in leveraging skills to meet challenges, achieve results and drive organizational success. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ACCOUNTANT Apr 2024 - Present

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. Dearborn, MI

• Prepare standard accounting reports by gathering, recording, and accumulating data

• Interpret accounting results, recognize deviations and analyze causes

• Collect, analyze, and report actual manufacturing costs, material, labor, etc., compare budget costs to actual production costs

• Maintain internal control and compliance requirements related to manufacturing accounting activities

• Analyze and transfer information to spreadsheets and graphs for more meaningful analysis ACCOUNTANT Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

ALTA Equipment Company Livonia, MI

• Managed accounts payable/receivable, enhancing financial operations and vendor relationships

• Executed cash applications, reducing unapplied cash and ensuring timely financial processing

• Reviewed and reconciled account discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records

• Processed vendor invoices promptly, fostering improved vendor interactions

• Prepared adjusting journal entries, supporting audit readiness and compliance INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Oct 2018 - Oct 2021

Academy Home Contracting Services Dearborn, MI

• Assessed customer needs to deliver tailored service solutions, contributing to substantial improvements in project outcomes

• Provided competitive quotes for services to attract potential customers

• Organized and executed tasks efficiently to ensure timely project completion

• Offered a range of services including plumbing, painting, tile and drywall installation/repair and landscaping

• Ensured high-quality service to increase customer satisfaction and referrals ASSOCIATE MATERIALS SCIENTIST Sep 2005 - Oct 2018

Masco Corporation Taylor, MI

• Managed projects by coordinating testing across various R&D labs.

• Developed and standardized test methods for current and new materials

• Communicated test findings clearly to stakeholders, enhancing understanding and supporting data-driven decision-making within the organization

• Conducted in-depth materials analysis, leading to improved product formulations and enhanced compliance with industry standards

• Conducted litigation product analysis, supporting legal processes EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING

University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI

Volunteer for the Accounting Aid Society

SKILLS

Accounts Receivable/Payable, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, GAAP, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP SAP, Oracle EBS, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Journal Entries, Project Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration

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