Ply GemBudget/Cost Analyst
Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2012Kansans City, MissouriAssist in the development of the annual budgets, strategic planning, monthly financial forecasting.
Monitor inventory accuracy through inventory management tools and reconciliations.
Cost Accounting – Book inventory to perpetual inventory system, revalue inventory from standard cost to actual cost. Research variance of actual versus standard cost.
Reconcile financial records and statements with the general ledger.
Train 3 Staff Accountants in month-end close process, financial statement preparation, and fixed asset accounting.
Prepare financial statements and consolidate financial records for three business units.
Evaluate capital project proposals to determine if manufacturing equipment should be purchased or leased.
Direct the analysis of manufacturing costs to assist cost analyst and management personnel in determining the root causes for deviations from forecast and plan as well as recommend courses of action to address deviations.
Improve capital expenditure process. Track purchases and ensure projects do not go over budget and completed in a timely manner