James Allen Clarkston
Cost Accounting Lead
Moscow Mills,MO
Summary
Resourceful specialist with expertise in data analysis, customer service, and problem-solving. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes to drive success. Diligent worker with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively, along with practical problem-solving skills for driving team and organizational success. Highly effective in process improvement, inventory control, cost-reduction methods, and analyzing data to identify trends for improving efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accounting Lead
Hussmann Manufacturing
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in due diligence efforts for acquisitions, providing detailed financial analysis and valuation support.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
Senior Inventory Control and Costing Specialist
Hussmann Manufacturing
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Reduced excess stock levels by conducting regular audits and adjusting ordering processes accordingly.
- Initiated daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Performed root cause analysis of discrepancies between physical inventory counts and system records, taking corrective actions where necessary.
- Decreased stock discrepancies by regularly updating item master data to ensure proper classification and location assignments.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing efficient tracking and organization systems.
- Improved interdepartmental communication regarding inventory needs through regular meetings and status updates.
- Supported plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts.
- Analyzed materials and production trends to identify opportunities for cost improvement, lead times and optimal inventory.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by modifying schedules as required while maintaining visibility across all affected functions.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
Production Planning Supervisor
Hussmann Manufacturing
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Created successful work schedules for four team members to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data for raw steel, shipments, past dues, and employee hour by hour results
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting on aftermarket shipments and "NILS"
- Provided reporting for support in decision-making of the department
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
- Mentored newly hired employees on standard work and safety and developed training manuals to use for reference
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to processes and procedures
Production Supervisor
Hussmann Manufacturing
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed various root cause failure analysis investigations in response to safety and equipment failures
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement
- Managed team of more than 30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over sheet metal manufacturing processes
Tower Technician
Hussmann Manufacturing
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Utilize numerous different CAD systems to make different schematics for sheet metal parts
- Maintain the working order of over 20 different computers simultaneously
- Work in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Helped coordinate selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of products
- Used lean manufacturing principles to create programs for equipment
- Swapped out materials and finishes in times of need to maintain production goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO 05.2001 -
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Baptist University
Moscow Mills, MOSkills
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
TeamCenter
Oracle
Priority management
Inventory oversight
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Cost Accounting Lead
Hussmann Manufacturing
08.2025 - Current
Senior Inventory Control and Costing Specialist
Hussmann Manufacturing
04.2024 - 08.2025
Production Planning Supervisor
Hussmann Manufacturing
04.2019 - 04.2024
Production Supervisor
Hussmann Manufacturing
12.2016 - 04.2019
Tower Technician
Hussmann Manufacturing
08.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Lindenwood University
05.2001 -
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Baptist University