Bilingual Senior Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Domestic and International Accountant proficient in general accounting, forecasting, budgeting, cost control and inventory analysis within manufacturing, services and logistic industries. Over 10 years of experience working with SAP as functional FICO and key user for implementations. Working knowledge of Hyperion system.

* English & Spanish Fluency

* Inventory Analysis

* Cost Accounting

* Financial Analysis & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COOPER TOOLS, INC. - Apex, NC Jan 2006 to Jul 2009

Senior Accountant (2007 to 2009)

Provided general accounting and financial support for a leading tool manufacturer with 15 plants in US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America and $600+ annual sales. Performed general ledger account analysis, accrual levels, and inter-company monthly confirmations. Processed monthly uploads of financial data to Hyperion and served as super-user for SAP-AP implementation.

* Performed support for the division level closing and consolidation process (month / year-end).

* Reviewed, analyzed and updated standard costs, product margins, and cost variances during audit reviews for 2 Mexican plants and distribution center, offering suggestions to increase revenues and reduce costs.

* Successfully coordinated efforts to standardize GL accounts reconciliation procedure.

* Partnered with controlling department to perform analysis of cost center hierarchy during structural reorganization of cost center to simplify and reduce the quantity.

* Monitored budget, financial reports and analyzed financial results compared to forecast.

* Provided accurate and efficient administrative leadership during merging process of Power Tools (SC) and Hand Tools (NC) business units. Relocated to North Carolina.

General Accountant (2006 to 2007)

Maintained capital investment and fixed asset records for a total asset inventory of $120 million and more than 3,000 individual assets. Prepared capital expenditures financial reports. Maintained and improved track methodology for assets investments.

* Responsible for completing special projects at the request of senior management.

* Prepared depreciation tax package, property tax, and several government reports and surveys.

WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES - Columbia, SC Jun 2004 to Dec 2005

Accountant II

Performed general accounting duties for the International Accounting Department for an Engineering, Planners, and Economics company with offices, business, and projects around the world. Handled international accounting records, including analysis and reconciliation of accounts to the general ledger. Prepared tax packages for international offices and accruals / adjusting entries for month-end closings.

* Streamlined ERP system implementation and departmental reorganization determining new chart of accounts and cost center structure.

* Coordinated payment of contract consultant services abroad, monitoring expense reports and invoices for appropriate coding and backup and generating the payment process.

* Effectively interacted with consultants and management to resolve any issues associated with expense reports and invoices.

LIBERTAD S.A. - Cordoba, Argentina May 1998 to Sep 2003

Administration and Accounting Manager

Joined leading national chain store (supermarket and logistic) to manage 31 direct reports in accounting, accounts payable and tax departments. Prepared monthly reports for local managers and quarterly reports for reporting and consolidation. Applied International Accounting Standards (IAS). Prepared balance sheets, P&L statements, dual currency accounting, and inflation adjustments. Evaluated, selected and supervised ERP software, consulting services, and working team of key users.

* Successfully planned, implemented, and directed SAP projects for FICO modules.

* Coordinated external audits through diplomatic communication with Argentinean IRS department. Carried out improvement analysis and assessment of administrative processes and their impact on General Accounting.

* Acted as Project Leader during implementation of SAP-FICO modules: Accounting (GL), Fixed Assets (AM), Treasury (TR) and Controlling (CO).

* Provided efficient interdepartmental coordination with software suppliers and consulting services, leading to implement in record time and excellent quality.

* Consistently provided accurate analysis and comprehensive solutions to linked cross-functional situations, including interface development and design and contract analysis.

COCA COLA BOTTLING - Cordoba, Argentina March 1991 to May 1998

Accounts Payable Supervisor (1994 to 1998)

Responsible for AP department and relationships with suppliers and accounting attributions. Coordinated vendor payments and account analysis.

* Key user responsible for the Accounts payable module implementation during SAP project.

Inventory Controller (1991 to 1994)

Responsible for bottling, finished products and raw material inventories.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Public Accountant (CPA) School of Economic Sciences (1998)

National University of Cordoba - Cordoba, Argentina

Technical Proficiencies

SAP, Hyperion (HFM), and Microsoft Office

Citizenship

Green Card fully authorized to work in USA

Languages Spoken

Spanish: Native language

English: Advanced knowledge (fluent)

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