AUSTIN RITZ
Woodhaven,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
TAYLOR TURNING
06.2021 - Current
- Hands on Manufacturing Process from Start to Finish (Automotive)
- Manage and maintain relationship with employees, customer, and suppliers
- Responsible for all Accounting transactions using QuickBooks
- Maintained Bank Account – tracking daily cash flow – monitoring positive pay
- Managed the Office as well as maintained facilities in the plant.
LEAD ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
N.S INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable rolls including analyzing data and completing month end activities
- Complete a monthly AR past due analysis based on Ship To locations
- Maintain below 6% monthly past due AR including outstanding Tooling invoices
- Reconciled all AR accounts monthly including customer and intercompany charge back accounts
- Applied on average $65 mil a month cash receipts including payments from major OEM’s
- Reconcile all payments down to the penny to identify pricing issues and discrepancies
- Investigate quality and other payment debits by communicating with proper department teams
- Manage records and accountability of 900+ Fixed Assets
- Performed a complete physical asset inventory which had not been performed in 10 years
- Manage and maintain monthly Prepaid file and manually booking monthly Prepaid entry
- Thorough knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards software and currently transitioning to Plex ERP system
- Continuously working to improve daily, monthly, and quarterly processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Assisted in development of JSOX process mapping.
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
K&S SERVICES – FCA MACK ENGINE PLANT
01.2018
- Recorded maintenance activities signaling the presence of a possible machine failure
- Facilitated the “5 Why’s” to identify the causes of failure
- Navigated Chrysler’s TMS software efficiently
- Developed an understanding of basic manufacturing processes.
LEAD TRAINER
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Advance Store Opening team member who onboarded and trained approximately 150-200 new employees in 5 new store openings throughout Michigan (2013-2016)
- Facilitated orientation presentations for new employees of 5 Michigan BWW locations (2008-2012)
- Developed operational goals and trained staff to promote consistently high customer satisfaction ratings
- Handled and resolved guest complaints with a mutually accepted resolution
- Cultivate long-term, high-performing team of employees through development and engagement activities
- Created and maintained a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers and employees.
COOK/WINGS CERTIFIED TRAINER (WCT)
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Provide an enjoyable dining experience with an upbeat and professional attitude
- Skilled at anticipating, identifying, and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders
- Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues; talent for minimizing conflict and quickly finding a mutually acceptable resolution
- Highly organized with the ability to calmly handle high pressure situations
- Train new team members
- Thorough knowledge of the menu offerings and health code requirements.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
DETROIT, MICH.01.2019
Skills
- Motivated, self-starter who works well in an individual or team setting
- Ability to gain credibility and build relationships with peers and leaders
- Influential, dynamic team-based advisor and leader
- Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills
- Creative ability to prioritize and execute on deadline in a timely fashion
- Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
- Proficient in Oracle JD Edwards ERP Software and QuickBooks
Timeline
General Manager
TAYLOR TURNING
06.2021 - Current
LEAD ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
N.S INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 06.2021
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
K&S SERVICES – FCA MACK ENGINE PLANT
01.2018
LEAD TRAINER
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
01.2013 - 01.2016
COOK/WINGS CERTIFIED TRAINER (WCT)
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
01.2011 - 01.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY