Accountant
Resume:
DOUGLAS ZORN
Chicago, Illinois 60646
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
An accomplished Accountant with results oriented expertise combining cross-functional competencies in all phases of accounting, general business management, and information systems My background encompasses the ability to handle full responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger entry, accounting job flow, and cost accounting of increasing levels of complexity.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Statement Preparation------- Cost Accounting
Accounts Receivable------------------- Accounts Payable
Forecasting--------------------------- Budgeting
Year End Audit------------------------ Cash Management
Month End Closing--------------------- Account Reconciliation
EXPERIENCE:
INTERIOR CRAFTS, INC, CHICAGO, IL
Assistant Controller December 2010 – March 2012
I managed all facets of financial and cost accounting for this mid sized, high end, furniture manufacturer. I identified variances in inventories, costing, and labor to achieve manufacturing cost reduction. Established links between the factory and office to coordinate production.
* The purchase orders, vouchers, and standard costs were monitored and adjusted for accuracy and validity to ensue correct costing of materials.
* Generated monthly comparative analysis of financial statements, sales, and commissions.
* Reconciled $4 million of finished and work in progress inventories to actual inventories monthly to lower carrying costs.
* Initiated raw material usage job costing review for 400 plus items to lower standard and actual cost variances
* Ensured payments were received before products were shipped.
* Tracked work quotas, vouchers, and labor efficiency for weekly meetings and developed solutions to deviations.
* Streamlined the coordination of the manufacturing, accounting, and shipping functions to enable increased productivity on ERP system.
FULTON MARKET COLD STORAGE COMPANY, CHICAGO, IL
Controller March 1986 – November 2010
Maintained all aspects of business, accounting, and management for this mid sized food storage corporation. Plan, manage, and guidance for accounting department, including standard and journal entries, accounts receivable and payable, financial statements, payroll, monthly closing, cash flow analysis, bank and account reconciliation, and budgeting.
* Reduced bad debt expense 50% by implementing accounts receivable collection system for over 400 accounts.
* Streamlined purchasing supplies for a warehouse ensuring just-in-time inventory
* Implemented computerization of accounting and inventory systems utilizing a staff of two people.
* Responsibility for payroll, human resources, personal file maintenance, and compliance with government employee regulations for state and federal filings.
* Had sole responsibility for financial statements and year end audit.
* Worked with customers to resolve lost product issues reducing costs.
* Developed a system of budget controls and analysis of discrepancies of operating statements, space utilization, and industry ratios.
* Worked with warehouse managers to improve communications and paper flow with the office and upper management achieving a reduction in lost product and profit margin increase.
SPECIALITY OFFICE SERVICES, GLENVIEW, IL
Staff Accountant
Provided a full range of basic accounting functions for a wholesaler of copiers and copier supplies, reporting directly to the President of the company.
* Inventory control of various copier machines and parts
* Cash flow analysis
* Month and year end journal entries
* Maintained accounts receivables and cash disbursements ledgers
SYNKOLOID COMPANY, NORTHFIELD, IL
General Cost Accountant
I became experienced in all phases of accounting. I implemented product costing and collection systems for a manufacturer of specialty coatings and chemicals. I was responsible for the inventories of two plant locations.
EDUCATION:
Roosevelt University
Continuing education –Computer Analyst Orientation
Bachelor of Business (B.B.) – Accounting Major
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excel
Outlook
ERP System - Thoroughbred
UNIX based Systems
Knowledge of QuickBooks
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