Accounting Plant
Resume:
JAMES R. CHERAMIE, JR.
Houston, Texas 77095
james.cheramie @ yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Plant Accountant/Cost Accounting
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in accounting with companies primarily in the manufacturing business sector. Experience includes: financial analysis, month end closing, standard cost analysis, per cent complete analysis, budget preparation, inventory control, and job cost analysis. Acknowledged for problem solving ability and the skills to work well independently or in a team environment. Recognized for being goal driven and working to complete the job. Demonstrated track record for controlling costs and identifying opportunities for increasing the bottom line through forward looking accounting practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAMERON PROCESS SYSTEMS – New Iberia, LA 2011-2012
Plant Cost Accountant
• Performed weekly and monthly settlements of production order costing of material, labor and overhead for changes to Work-In-Process Inventory.
• Analyzed weekly and monthly closed order variances actual cost to standard cost of Work-In-Process Inventory items.
• Analyzed weekly and monthly purchase prices variances on raw materials purchased to standard cost.
• Daily reconciliation of production hours to paid hours of direct hourly employees for cost center under/over absorption.
• Completed month-end journal entries to cost centers overhead expenses.
LETOURNEAU TECHNOLOGIES – Houston, TX 2005-2011
Production Job Order Specialist (2007–2011)
• Reconciled job costing of material, labor and overhead actual cost to estimated cost as compared to sales price which provided management information to correct variances as appropriate.
• Analyzed work in process which identified out of standard conditions and brought to management’s attention for corrective action.
• Issued production orders to manufacturing of all sub-assembly parts and top level orders ensuring orders were filled according to specifications which facilitated an efficient assembly process.
• Maintained proper level of spare parts for aftermarket sales that ensured inventories were sufficient for production needs and no delays were incurred.
Plant Accountant (2005-2007)
• Completed month end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations along with inter-company reconciliations completing all functions on time so there would be no delay with month end closing.
• Installed accounting software general ledger along with departmental revenue, manufacturing and departmental expenses which was completed within targeted time frame, with minimal interruption to regular ongoing work.
PRINTING ARTS HOUSTON – Houston, TX 2004-2005
Plant Controller
• Managed the financial reporting, budget preparation, analysis of job cost and labor productivity analysis for the plant which provided timely and accurate information for managing the business.
• Prepared balance sheet reconciliations along with supporting schedules of month end financial information package.
• Prepared daily production reports for plant and corporate management which was essential for making decisions regarding plant operations.
• Managed the inventory control process ensuring the inventory was well balanced and materials were ordered close to the time they were needed, which increased cash flow.
James R. Cheramie, Jr.
DANIEL MEASUREMENTS & CONTROLS – Houston, TX 2004
(Contract Assignment)
Senior Cost Accountant
• Performed the cost accounting for the closing of work orders for updating the project for the percent complete calculations of revenue and project cost. This put a strong control on costs which helped increase profitability
• Reconciled balance sheet account and posted journal entries.
• Updated projects, along with product reports for material, labor and overhead for profitability.
• Audited standard cost year-end cost rolls of inventory items which developed accurate costs for the next period.
IMMUCOR/GAMMA, INC. – Houston, TX. 2001-2004
SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
• Managed the cost accounting with such duties as analyzing standards, updating standard cost, analyzing purchase price, material, labor, overhead, and absorption variances.
• Reconciled monthly the physical and work in process inventories.
• Analyzed departmental expense budgets against expense cost, allocated monthly overhead allocation and expense reclassification entries which gave management a clear picture of actual costs versus budget.
VANTAGE TRAILERS, INC. – Katy, TX 1998-2001
Accounting Manager
• Managed the accounting of manufacturer of material hauling trailers.
• Prepared month end reporting and consolidating, inventory variance reconciliations, payroll function, A/P function, credit and collection function, writing and implementing of policies and procedures, financial reporting and analysis, management reporting and presentations. Supervised three non-exempt employees.
• Led a project to fully integrate accounting software that achieved better reporting of the financial position of each sales branch location which saved money and provided more timely information for management review.
TRITEN CORPORATION – Houston, TX. 1995-1998
Cost Accounting Manager
ANCHOR GLASS – Houston, TX. 1990-1994
Plant Accountant/Production Controller
TDI, INC. – Lafayette, La/Houston, TX 1987-1990
Assistant Comptroller
OIL-WELL DRILLING CONTROL, INC. – Lafayette, LA. 1980-1987
Assistant Comptroller
W-K-M, INC. – New Iberia, LA. 1977-1979
Plant Accountant
BROADHURST, BLACKWELL, & KREILOW – Crowley, LA. 1975-1977
Staff Accountant
EDUCATION
BBA (Accounting Major) – University of Southwestern Louisiana – Lafayette, LA.
SKILLS
Certiflex Accounting Software, Symix Software, Platinum Software, Great Plains Software, Windows NT, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, BAAN Manufacturing Accounting Software, JD Edwards Software,
Global Shop Software, Centrix Software, OPTIMUS SAP Software, Oracle
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