MAITE ARTILES SOSA
Rochester,MI
Summary
Senior accounting professional specializing in cost accounting and financial analysis. Delivers precise inventory valuation and financial reporting while utilizing SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for in-depth cost insights. Enhances internal controls and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and support effective budgeting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cost Accountant
REPI LLC
09.2021 - Current
- Lead cost accounting activities ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and GAAP compliance.
- Partner with Group Controller and leadership to analyze cost drivers and margin performance.
- Perform monthly variance analysis and deliver actionable insights for cost optimization.
- Enhanced standard costing systems to improve production cost visibility.
- Use SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for cost analysis, KPI reporting, and dashboards.
- Strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with operations and supply chain to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
- Supported month-end close process through accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Staff Accountant & Tax Preparer
Latorre & Company
Charlotte, NC
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations to mitigate client liabilities.
- Prepared financial statements including P&L and balance sheets.
- Managed bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Analyzed financial documents and reconstructed client records to enhance accuracy and support informed decision-making.
- Supported clients by organizing financial reporting, facilitating better insights into their financial status.
Cost Accounting Specialist
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Center
Havana, Cuba
09.2011 - 11.2016
- Performed standard vs actual cost analysis and variance reporting, providing insights for financial decision-making.
- Managed budgeting and tracked production costs, facilitating effective resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented cost accounting systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing.
- Prepared financial reports for management decision-making.
- Conducted inventory audits and ensured accuracy.
- Supported pricing and cost control initiatives.
Education
Master of Accounting & Financial Management -
DeVry University
01-2022
Enrolled Agent (EA) -
IRS
01-2021
Bachelor’s - Accounting & Finance
University of Havana
Skills
- Cost accounting
- Cost analysis
- Variance analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial planning
- KPI development
- Financial performance reporting
- Inventory valuation
- General ledger oversight and reconciliations
- GAAP compliance and audit support
- Process improvement
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- Advanced Excel
- Close leadership
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$115000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Cost Accountant
REPI LLC
09.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant & Tax Preparer
Latorre & Company
02.2018 - 01.2021
Cost Accounting Specialist
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Center
09.2011 - 11.2016
Master of Accounting & Financial Management -
DeVry University
Enrolled Agent (EA) -
IRS
Bachelor’s - Accounting & Finance
University of Havana