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Joshua N. Smith

Olean,NY

Summary

Highly analytical, results-driven professional who works quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Extensive knowledge and experience of SAP and Microsoft Excel. Skilled accountant with 14+ years of financial accounting experience including corporate manufacturing and public accounting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Analyst

SE FIN TI CP SV-NA&LA LMU&P
11.2020 - Current
  • Prepares monthly financial forecasts and budgets for mods & ups and parts business ($400m+) ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate expectations.
  • Conducts monthly variance analysis to identify discrepancies between forecast and actual revenue and gross profit.
  • Performs monthly balance sheet reviews on selected accounts from SE AC.
  • Improved parts financial forecasting accuracy by developing book and build model to forecast future revenue based off order intake forecast.
  • Assists other team members, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.

Commercial Project Manager (PS DO TCP OPS BA)

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Supports the Project Manager in managing targeted financial results by performing monthly cost reviews on percentage of completion projects.
  • Leads monthly revenue recognition meeting with Project Management team to review current contracts in order to ensure revenue is correctly forecasted.
  • Supports the Project Manager in identifying and evaluating risks and opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Initiates progress and shipment invoicing based on contractual terms.
  • Provides end to end commercial support from initial bid / proposal phase to and throughout the warranty period.

Aftermarket Parts Accountant (PS DO TCP)

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed $120 million parts business by developing forecast, performing monthly revenue recognition and reporting variance explanations to site controller. 
  • Reviewed project proposals and cost price make-ups prior to booking purchase orders. 
  • Worked with Project Managers to ensure projects are properly forecasted.
  • Analyzed and researched project cost variances to report out non-conformance costs to management. 
  • Created and maintained financial models and charts to track historical sales and bookings data to improve future forecasts. 

Aftermarket Accountant

Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Prepared financial forecast and budget for $100 million aftermarket business.
  • Developed forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze commercial and government business trends.
  • Prepared and maintained daily shipment report to assist Manufacturing Manager and General Manager.
  • Performed monthly cost reviews for projects with revenues in excess of $1 million.
  • Assisted Project Managers by providing data to support make-buy decisions.
  • Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Staff Accountant

Buffington & Hoatland CPAs, PLLC
10.2011 - 11.2013
  • Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations prior to partner review.
  • Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts.
  • Planned and performed audits for organizations with revenues in excess of $50 million.
  • Prepared federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals and corporate organizations.
  • Preformed risk assessment procedures, including reading board minutes and performing analytical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
2011

Timeline

Finance Analyst

SE FIN TI CP SV-NA&LA LMU&P
11.2020 - Current

Commercial Project Manager (PS DO TCP OPS BA)

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
07.2018 - 11.2020

Aftermarket Parts Accountant (PS DO TCP)

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
05.2016 - 07.2018

Aftermarket Accountant

Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
11.2013 - 05.2016

Staff Accountant

Buffington & Hoatland CPAs, PLLC
10.2011 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University At Buffalo

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