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JENNIFER FEIK

Casa Grande,AZ

Summary

An experienced and proactive Finance Professional with expertise in budgeting, capital planning, accounting, and financial operations. Skilled in organizing and optimizing financial processes, managing demanding schedules, and supporting executive teams. Passionate about utilizing technology to drive process enhancements and improve data integrity. Adept at analyzing, prioritizing, and executing tasks with professionalism and astute judgment. Highly detail-oriented, tech-savvy, a fast learner, self-driven, and committed to adhering to project timelines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Scale Operator

Sterling Ethanol
Sterling, CO
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed efficient record-keeping system for all received corn products from freight trucks and rail cars.
  • Produced and documented accurate scale tickets, weight tickets, and volume summaries for all inbound and outbound loads.
  • Provided technical support to other departments as needed related to scale operations activities.
  • Checked incoming shipments against packing slips for accuracy in quantity and type of items received.
  • Operated several types of weighing systems according to established procedures for verifying weights of products being processed.
  • Greeted customers, directed haulers and answered questions accurately.

Owner

Haddy Jack's Design Co.
Haxtun, CO
12.2015 - 12.2022
  • Small Business Owner of a hand painted sign and doormat company.
  • Revenue generated through wholesale distribution, online sales and large-scale vendor markets in the mid-west.
  • Participated in local community activities to promote the brand's visibility and reputation.
  • Oversaw daily operations of a small business including customer service and financial management.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.

Financial Accountant

Amur Finance Company
Grand Island, NE
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Efficiently resolved issues related to account variances and ensured accuracy by conducting regular reconciliations with bank statements.
  • Reviewed costs, expenses and revenues associated with construction leases.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Provided support during external audits conducted by auditors from head office or other locations.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and discrepancies.
  • Maintained general ledger accounts by reconciling sub-ledger balances to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Plant Controller

JBS USA
Grand Island, NE
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for Accounting and Cattle Procurement departments of a large-scale beef processing plant.
  • Analyzed and reported monthly financial outcomes to plant and corporate management teams to determine strategic initiatives.
  • Highly focused on identifying areas for cost savings through process improvements and vendor negotiations.
  • Tracked plant spending expenses against the budget, advised management and recommended the appropriate corrective actions.
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
  • Coordinated and finalized quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
  • Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.

Assistant Plant Controller

JBS USA
Grand Island, NE
12.2012 - 07.2014
  • Primarily focused on Capital Projects.
  • Collaborated with Plant Engineer and Plant Manager to effectively manage project budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate record keeping.
  • Oversaw accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes. Fostered productive partnerships with the Plant Controller and external auditors to achieve efficient completion of year-end close process.

Industrial Engineer

JBS USA
Grand Island, NE
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Validated accuracy of labor times by conducting time studies and assessing results.
  • Heavy focus on labor cost/analysis and reduction, crewing specifications, and overall plant efficiencies.
  • EASE certified.
  • Exposure to plant layout, quality and process improvements, project management, root cause analysis, and 5S.

Education

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
05-2024

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2004

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multi-tasking Abilities
  • Self-Starter
  • Digital Designer
  • MS Office
  • Strong Problem Solver

Timeline

Scale Operator

Sterling Ethanol
05.2024 - Current

Owner

Haddy Jack's Design Co.
12.2015 - 12.2022

Financial Accountant

Amur Finance Company
12.2015 - 03.2016

Plant Controller

JBS USA
07.2014 - 12.2015

Assistant Plant Controller

JBS USA
12.2012 - 07.2014

Industrial Engineer

JBS USA
03.2012 - 12.2012

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

Northeastern Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Metropolitan State University of Denver
JENNIFER FEIK