EDGARDO ESTRADA
South Holland,IL
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with over five years in financial operations, reporting, and analysis. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy while thriving in fast-paced environments. Ready to leverage expertise to drive organizational success and further career development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Atkore
Harvey, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Updated standard costs for Atkore manufacturing operations and product lines to reflect accurate financial performance.
- Prepared variance analyses for material, labor, and overhead cost accounts.
- Analyzed manufacturing spend trends across Atkore facilities and reporting periods to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Partnered with plant managers on cost center reviews and budget planning.
- Advised company management on appropriate costing strategies based on detailed financial data analysis.
- Developed and maintained cost accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end closing statements and associated reports.
Staff Accountant II
Orion
Omaha, NE
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed various month end close tasks, such as Journal entries, health and benefits, reconciliations.
- Approved and reviewed expense reports.
- Documented customer payments accurately for multiple clients across various bank accounts, ensuring precise financial records.
- Prepared daily cash deposits and withdrawals, delivering timely reports to managers for better cash flow management.
- Gathered credit card deposits and withdrawals for various companies, creating tracking files to monitor cleared and pending transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Major
Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois05-2021
Skills
- JDE EDWARDS
- CONCUR SOLUTIONS
- MICROSOFT TEAMS
- WORKDAY
- QUICKBOOKS
- MICROSOFT WORD
- GBA FIXED ASSETS SYSTEM
- NETSUITE
- MICROSOFT EXCEL
- Variance analysis
- Month end close
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- General ledger management
- Audit procedures
Affiliations
- High school Boys Soccer Coach - Thornwood High School
- 2026 & 2025 Bank of America - Chicago Marathon Runner
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Atkore
10.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant II
Orion
05.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Major
Roosevelt University