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objective

accounting professional team player eager to contribute expertise in finance, a/p, a/r, auditing and financial reporting,  as well as dynamic business and technical support, project management and communication talents, toward supporting the employer in meeting business objectives.

career profile

ø  upcoming b.s., business administration.

ø  a.s., business administration, with accounting and management emphasis.

ø  over 16 years of successful financial control background.

ø  adept in all facets of the accounting and auditing functions as well as gaap.

ø  knowledgeable in bookkeeping, payroll, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly closing process.

ø  skilled in administering a/r and a/p.

ø  selected for critical special projects.

ø  proven capacity in process improvement.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  effective coordinator and negotiator.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual who adapts to changing environments.

professional experience

masonico llc, fraser, mi                                                                                                         2009 c present

title

       recruited to ensure close of a/r, a/p, fixed asset, inventory and general ledger modules.

       prepare journal entries and financial statements.

       conduct monthly variance analysis.

       originate daily operations report for general manager and plant controller.

       track all incoming cash and process customer debits / credits.

       set-up daily wire transfers for vendor payments.

       monitor inventory adjustments based on cycle counts.

       author defective material returns.

       deliver backup payroll entry/possessing for hr.

 

cadence innovation, troy, mi                                                                                                        1994 c 2009

senior financial analyst (2008-2009)

       promoted to conduct closing for journal entries while originating financial statements.

       performed monthly variance analysis and daily operations r for plant manager.

       planned updated weekly schedule for vp of marketing.

       aided in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget.

       audited new program set-up prior to launch.

 

 

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acting controller (2005-2008)

       tasked with month-end closing for journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, financial statement preparation with related support schedules and work papers.

       team player on monthly variance analysis and plant commercial issues.

       developed monthly forecasts and annual budget.

       reviewed daily production reporting for accuracy.

       monitored performance and communicated deficiencies to management.

       selected as site interim controller for part of 2007.

 

assistant controller (2003-2005)

       advanced to perform monthly physical inventories and weekly cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.

       originated findings reports for management.

       developed and updated product bill of materials.

       spearheaded month-end closings including journal entries, charting of plant performance on financial metrics and posting of plant sales.

 

accounts receivable / accounts payable clerk (2002-2003)

       recruited to post daily sales for all interior plant locations and record all incoming customer remittances.

       gained experience in processing vendor payables.

       distributed payments and maintained all payable related records.

 

 

 

earlier background

prior to 2002, served cadence as quality & containment auditor.  in this assignment, built outstanding product inspection, manufacturing and equipment operation skill sets.

 

 

 

 

education

macomb community college, warren, mi

associate of science, general studies, business administration focus, 2003

 

bachelor of science, business administration, expected graduation date

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cover letter text

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a financial control assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an upcoming b.s., business administration, an a.s., business administration, and over 16 years of successful experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in accounting, a/p, a/r. budgeting, financial reporting, auditing and operations, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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