Cost Accountant

TY BOWMAN

**** ****** **** ***** ***********, TX 75137 972-***-**** ******.******@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office

• Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines, Good Interpersonal and Listening skills

• Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences. Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on financial results.

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors

• Familiarity with EDI, EFT, XML transaction processing, and data mapping

• Knowledge of Internet Communication Protocols

• Ability to work remotely and independently

Accomplishments

• Implemented planning techniques involving testing and sampling methods for thousands of SKU’s

• Altered computer programs with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information

• Recommended Cost saving methods in the Production environment for thousands of finished goods

• Managed Cost reduction Plans for Standard Cost Accounting Systems

• Working knowledge of different ERP Systems (SAP, Baan, Oracle)

Professional Experience

Tekni-Plex, Inc./Dolco Packaging, Dallas, TX June. 2000 to Dec. 2011

Infor ERP Implementation Analyst/Business Analyst Nov. 2009 to Dec. 2011

• Implementation and setup of AR, AP, GL and PO’s, Info Financial modules for an average of two Business Units per year

• Assisted Corp in rebuilding the COA, Item Master, Ledger Mapping and Sale’s History Data

• Identified business requirements, analyzed and effectively translated those requirements into design specifications approved by management

• Consulted with end users and Consultants to identify current operating procedures and to clarify Program and Business objectives

• Manage business requirements through completion of pilot phase

• Obtain necessary signoffs for project requirements and User Acceptance Test, Create and maintain user training documentation and provide training for users

• Work with technical developers to ensure coding meets business requirements, Create custom AP check layouts using Formscape and assist developers with XML layouts of AP checks, AR invoices and AR statements, Responsible for gathering and requiring design specifications

• Develops and/or revises design documentation as determined by the design specifications, Document and communicate project activities to the Project Manager

• Document All Activities and Documentation on SharePoint, which is viewed by Upper Management

• Regression test functionality after the application of patches, critical performance updates, and upgrades

• Document and communicate project activities to the Project Manager

• Identified elements of the existing system to incorporate in new designs, and prepared formal design specifications for review

• Generating issue-based hypotheses for client to achieve high performance

• Performed appropriate industry and company analysis to achieve strategic insight

• Procurement and supply chain systems knowledge

Plant-Cost Accountant June 2000 to Nov. 2009

• Managed a team of (2) Account Receivables Clerks, an Account Payables Clerks and an Inventory Clerk

• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations

• Led every aspect of 2003-9 Physical Inventory including; preparing timelines, organizing manpower, creating training material, leading a team of 40 hourly employees and serving as lead auditor for ~$10M of plant inventory

• Supervising the procedures involved in the monthly counts in order to verify the accuracy of inventory balances, Also ensuring the journal entries are organized to report raw material accurately

• Coordinated with operations team to develop new system reports and processes to track and forecast inventory which uncovered a $200K deficit driver

• Helped plant managers with Process Improvement Savings Calculation, making it easier for them to submit the reports to corporate and ultimately improve savings tracking

• Assisted management with the finalization of the annual Budget

• Collected and reported monthly Material, Labor and OH variances, with explanation

• Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget

• Worked with managers to develop annual Budget goals, creating the Standard Cost of Goods, Rolling STD’s annually

• Verifying and analyzing the purchase price variance account

• Perform internal control audits in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley policy

• Prepare and analyze cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations

• Improve profit by identifying opportunities for cost reductions

• Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances

• Created Lower Cost Marketing reports to revalue Standard Cost Inventory accordingly

John Soules Foods, Tyler, TX Jan. 1998 to June 2000

Cost Accountant

• Increased Cost efficiency for 500 Finished Goods by analyzing Bills of Material, ledger variances and costing systems to ensure inputs/outputs were stated appropriately

• Provide detailed Price/Cost reports for upper level management to increase profit visibility

• Assisted plant manager in developing annual budget, reducing the time managers spend on this task

• Entry and calculation of all phases of product production, Preparation and disbursement of invoices

• Prepare and analyze Cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations

Education

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 1997

Business/B. S. Business Administration

References

Available upon Request

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