Cynthia A. Garnett
*** ***** ***** **., **. Stephens Ch., VA 23148 804-***-****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in the accounting or inventory field where excellent analytical and technical skills
can be utilized to improve the company’s profitability.
EDUCATIONS: Kee Business College, Midlothian VA
Major: Computerized Accounting, Diploma 1987
J. Sargeant Reynolds, Richmond VA
Course: Principles of Accounting I, 2008
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access), Oracle, OBIEE, OnDemand, Monarch, Business Objects/DSS, CSW, OMNI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Inventory Operations Analyst, January 2008-October 2011
Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, VA
• Analyzed rebates adjustments and write-off activities and prepared journal entries monthly and quarterly. Prepared quarterly audit schedules as required.
• Worked with the manager of rebates to monitor internal policies, procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Reviewed and analyzed assigned activity for month-end financial statement preparation. Communicated with appropriate home office and distribution center teams during the analytical review process to ensure accuracy of reported data. Reconciled general ledger accounts.
• Acted as primary team contact supporting the South, Florida and Upper Midwest Region Distribution Centers regarding inventory issues.
• Compiled data and reviewed sales cutoff compliance for 52 distribution centers.
• Provided analytical support of physical inventory valuation and reconciliation activities, including both standard and ad hoc requirements, interim and year-end dates.
• Provided financial inventory team support for special projects and strategic initiatives, including review and further development of the Proactive Cycle Count Program.
• Set up monthly spreadsheets for Purchase Price Variance, Inventory Profit, Cycle Counts and Inventory Profit Unit of Measure.
• Served as primary contact for Rebate Advance by vendor on three mergers/acquisitions.
Rebate Accountant, June 2005-December 2007
Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, VA
• Reconciled the rebate subsidiary system to the general ledger on a monthly basis for 54 Distribution Centers and developed necessary data and spreadsheets.
• Approved all write-offs for rebate transactions over $500.
• Worked with the manager of rebates to properly train rebate staff on how to process rebates.
• Worked closely with vendors on EDI to properly report and compile rebate data.
• Maintained and reviewed Advance Rebate Accounts by vendor, and worked with vendors to collect necessary funds.
• Maintained and reviewed the Rebate Reserve GL Account.
• Prepared quarterly and year end audit schedules
Trainer and Implementation Trainee, May 2004-May 2005
Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, VA
• Traveled three weeks each month to distribution centers and customers (hospitals).
• Trained and supervised the Client Server Warehouse (CSW).
• Communicated with different levels of individuals (distribution center managers and warehouse employees).
Rebate Coordinator, July 1994- April 2004
Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, VA
• Processed rebates and researched rebate discrepancies.
• Had direct contact with 45 distribution centers and had continuous contact with vendors.
• Handled contract qualifications and communicated with the product pricing department.
• Assisted with the conversion process and systems management in the transition from Stuart Medical to Owens & Minor.