IRENE CHEN
203 Kingston Cir., Birmingham,AL
Summary
Highly analytical, deadline-driven and self-motivated Controller who completes accounting, financial reports with accuracy and efficiency. Competent to lead a special project and implement new accounting system/guidelines in reorganized business. Dedicated in problem solving and investigation for any inconsistency of account balances. Excellent communication skills within organization as well as with external business partners, banking and financial institutes. Computer literate and proficient with CRM and accounting programs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
AL Controller
Adams Beverages LLC
09.2006 - 03.2023
- Performed month end journal entries posting and reconciled Balance Sheet accounts
- Prepared consolidated Financial Reports for AL/NC
- Generated Gross Profit comparison reports including TTY analysis to senior management at month end
- Budget Forecasting - conducted annual reviews, cash flow analysis and forecasted the departmental spending allocations within the budget
- Compiled the Compliance Certificate for financial institute and for external CPA financial audit purpose
- Prepared and filed monthly State Sales/Use and Alcohol Tax returns and payroll withholding tax returns
- Reviewed on-hand Inventory and Cost Control - provided the variance reports for inventory control.
- Monitored A/R and A/P and oversaw A/R & A/P functions to gain the maximum cash flow for the entire company.
- Maintained Fixed Assets list and calculated depreciation/amortization expenses schedule.
- Acquisition and Reorganization - set up new Accounting procedure and system and implemented the Accounting reporting guidelines in the new acquired business in 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022.
Senior Accountant
Movie Gallery Inc.
12.2001 - 07.2006
- Prepared Monthly Purchase Estimates Report for entire company (approximately 2,300 stores across the country).
- Analyzed and maintained the budget for Rental video purchases.
- Prepared A/R Ageing and Margin reports for Grocery Rack Accounts.
- Maintained the Rental Amortization Schedule for Rental Inventory.
- Reconciled the Accounts payable and projected monthly product purchases. Monitored and observed the physical inventory of Distribution (main warehouse in Dothan, AL).
- Analyzed the Merchandise inventory and prepared margin analysis reports for management.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Troy University, Dothan Campus
Dothan12.2001
Skills
- MS Office 365
- Sage/MAS 200 & Peachtree
- Thomson Reuters CS Fixed Asset
- Encompass WRS Management/Sales Distribution Suite
Accomplishments
- Actively involved and performed due diligence for four acquisition deals in 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022 in NC and AL respectively.
- Implemented the new Accounting software and coordinated the accounting programmer to establish a systemized accounting procedures
- Designed the profit margin analysis report for senior management to review the budgets and decision making for any potential market acquisition
- Strategic planning and assisting the managers to evaluate/review their departmental performance and loss control for profit driven entity.
- Ability to research any inventory/COGS variances for internal control and cost control management.
Timeline
AL Controller
Adams Beverages LLC
09.2006 - 03.2023
Senior Accountant
Movie Gallery Inc.
12.2001 - 07.2006
MBA - Accounting
Troy University, Dothan Campus
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