- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills to share with family and friends
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Listening to music as a calming mechanism for mental and emotional wellness, as well as for simple appreciation and entertainment
Alexis Hartman
Luling,USA
Summary
Dynamic senior accounting professional with over 10 years of expertise in financial operations, analysis, and audit preparation. Known for a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, along with a strong ability to optimize processes that enhance team performance. Quick to learn and consistently demonstrates acute attention to detail. Committed to delivering high-quality results that align with strategic objectives and foster continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cost Accountant
Cornerstone Chemical Company
10.2021 - Current
- Maintain the cost accounting system in Microsoft Dynamics AX by evaluating, classifying, recording and allocating data.
- Monitor inventory levels and evaluate cost implications of stock changes.
- Analyze cost variances and identify areas for improvement.
- Examine cost standard performance to confirm that budget parameters are met.
- Assist with journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Perform financial reporting, trend analysis, and process improvement support.
- Prepare accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Aid senior leadership with training new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Junior Cost Accountant
Cornerstone Chemical Company
08.2014 - Current
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures
- Provided journal entries and perform accounting on accrual basis.
- Cooperated with senior leaders on budget design, calculating variable and fixed overhead rates and updating all standard costs and bill of materials.
- Completed daily cash transactions, including payroll and wage allocations, bank account transfers, and payment disbursements.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts such as cash, inventory, fixed assets and accruals monthly to maintain an accurate chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for financial audits.
Accountant
Hartman's Hardware
01.2011 - Current
- Collect and arrange all financial information and enter details into Sage 50 financial management system.
- Prepare and process journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Sustain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Monitor accounts payable and bank balances to track transactions and support timely payment of vendors.
- Track funds, prepare deposits and reconcile accounts.
- File all federal, state and local tax returns on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Help with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2010
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Cost analysis in project accounting
- Financial audit expertise
- Operational enhancements
- Accounting ledger management
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Workforce development
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Expense tracking
- Financial variance analysis
Interests
Awards
Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students, Louisiana State University Dean’s List
Timeline
Senior Cost Accountant
Cornerstone Chemical Company
10.2021 - Current
Junior Cost Accountant
Cornerstone Chemical Company
08.2014 - Current
Accountant
Hartman's Hardware
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University