Senior Accountant
Resume:
RONALD L. BAKER
*******.*****@*****.***
Objective/Professional Profile
To obtain an accounting managerial, senior or contractual position with a growing diversified organization.
Experienced in manufacturing accounting, food and beverage accounting, individual and small business income tax preparation along with the wellness industry; demonstrating leadership, control and problem solving abilities.
Specific Skills:
* Budgeting and Forecasting * Cost and General Accounting Functions * Inventory Control
* Labor Reporting and Payroll Analysis * Accounts Payable Analysis * Supervision and Training
* Financial Statement Preparation * Expense Control and Variance Analysis * Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Work History:
Helping Hands Network, Inc. Rex, GA
Business Owner/Accounting & Tax Services 2005–Present
Major Accomplishments
Teach and facilitate training sessions detailing the company’s system of duplication.
Provide detailed financial presentations.
Educate, encourage, explain, enhance, expose, enlighten and empower others through the company’s success system.
Other Duties:
* Financial and health consultant with an advanced optimal nutritional food science company specializing in basic
nutrition, functional wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition providing balanced, synergized nutrients in
a bio available form for enhanced effectiveness.
* Provides accounting and tax related services to small business owners and individuals.
Vertis Communications Atlanta, GA
Division Accounting Manager 2007-2008
Major Accomplishments
Managed and supervised the month end closing process within three business days.
Reduced operating expenses by 3-5% with the implementation of just in time supplies.
Initiated and presented monthly financial review of operations.
Other Duties:
* Prepared monthly profit and loss statements along with balance sheet reconciliation.
* Provided weekly labor trending analysis reports along with variance analysis regarding key performance indicators.
* Prepared annual budgets along with monthly operating budget forecasts and analysis.
* Advised key management personnel in the areas of labor control, expenses and budget forecasting analysis.
* Supervised clerical staff in the areas of purchasing, inventory, shop floor control, accounts payable, billing and job costing.
Leggett & Platt, Inc. /International Storage Systems Covington, GA Contractual Senior Accountant 2006–2007
Major Accomplishments
Provided weekly sales, cogs, labor and overhead expense reports within two business days.
Evaluated and reported cost and quantity fluctuations for standards rollover analysis of inventory ($10.2 million in value).
Other Duties:
* Initiated and recorded month-end closing journal entries.
* Maintained and reconciled balance sheet accounts along with providing reports on capacity utilization.
* Processed weekly hourly payroll and analysis in addition to analyzing accounts payable activity reports.
* Prepared twelve month rolling balance sheets, accounts payable detail reports along with income statement analysis.
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Concessions International, LLC. Atlanta, GA
Assistant Director of Financial Reporting/ Account Manager 1999–2005
Major Accomplishments
Maintained reported entities profit and loss statements to within 3-5% of targeted budgets.
Reduced receivables by 25% in less than 90 days.
Identified major expense control areas with management and field operations resulting in a 7% reduction.
Other Duties:
* Maintained the general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, costing, operating expenses,
property and equipment along with other pertinent records.
* Supervised and participated in the preparation of profit and loss and balance sheet statements on a monthly basis
* Participated in the month-ending and year-ending closing processes.
* Analyzed cost of sales transactions inclusive of the recording of inventory transfers and adjustments.
* Participated in the budget preparation process and analysis along with the review of financial statements with
management.
* Coordinated the preparation of internal and external audit reports along with external financial reporting inclusive of
sales and personal property tax reports and analysis.
Paragon Trade Brands dba Tyco, Inc. Macon & Norcross, GA
Fixed Asset Analyst 1995-1999
* Maintained detailed spreadsheet analysis of capital expenditures by project and asset category with reconciliation to the
general ledger using Microsoft Suite Software.
* Prepared project status reports (10 Million Plus) and general ledger entries to the fixed asset accounts.
* Reviewed invoices for capital versus expense determinations along with forecasting monthly depreciation expenses.
* Prepared property tax reports and other reports and analysis as required.
* Initiated and maintained capital equipment records using the FAS2000 fixed asset reporting system.
General Cable Company Lithonia, GA
Regional Plant Accountant 1990-1994
Major Accomplishments
Initiated and developed standard costs for 75-100 new and/or revised production parts monthly.
Improved inventory cycle count accuracy to greater than 97%.
Developed annual operating budgets within 90 days.
Other Duties:
* Supervised and accomplished monthly financial closing requirements; along with the development and reporting of
financial data; including profitability analysis and performance reporting.
* Developed annual operating budget and subsequent monthly forecasting, reporting and variance analysis of results.
* Reviewed and controlled inventory transactions along with the comparison of bill of materials for accuracy.
* Performed internal audits of plant operations; i.e. shipping, receiving and cycle counting.
* Supervised accounts payable and payroll functions.
* Scheduled, conducted and verified physical inventories coordinating all functions with plant personnel.
EDUCATION:
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
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