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Ricky Wright

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in manufacturing and inventory accounting. Skilled in managing monthly close processes and collaborating with auditors, consistently delivering accurate financial data and enhancing reporting accuracy across multiple locations.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Accountant

Carrier Corp
Franklin, KY
05.2022 - 08.2025
  • Supported monthly close processes by reconciling account balances and transactions.
  • Processed invoices and payments, ensuring timely and accurate entries.
  • Developed spreadsheets to organize financial data for analysis and reporting.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.

Sr. Accountant

Virtus Precision Tube
Franklin, KY
09.2014 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to ensure timely provision of documentation.
  • Compiled journal entries, maintaining accuracy in general ledger records.
  • Managed financial operations, including month-end reporting and reconciliations.
  • Developed a process for tracking raw material purchases, inventories, and payments.
  • Managed fixed asset records and ensured accurate financial reporting.

International Financial Analyst

Fruit of the Loom
Bowling Green, KY
10.1997 - 04.2014
  • Prepared annual budgets for multiple offshore locations to align financial strategies.
  • Managed monthly financial forecasts to ensure accurate projections.
  • Conducted financial analysis of monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date actuals.
  • Reviewed and analyzed inventory accounts to guarantee accuracy and compliance.
  • Provided consolidated forecast packages on a monthly and yearly basis.

District Controller

Fruit of the Loom
Bowling Green, Kentucky
07.1996 - 10.1997
  • Oversaw accounting operations for six manufacturing plants to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Developed annual operating plans and budgets to support strategic goals.
  • Directed Plant Controllers and staff to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed monthly financial reports and investigated abnormal variances for timely resolution.
  • Implemented standardized procedures across all plants to maintain consistency.

Division Cost Manager

Fruit of the Loom
Bowling Green, Kentucky
11.1984 - 07.1996
  • Managed month-end closing processes for four manufacturing plants.
  • Analyzed and accumulated plant cost and variance data to identify trends.
  • Served as Plant Controller for elastic production plant, enhancing financial oversight.
  • Reviewed month-end financial data for accuracy and provided final approval.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-1984

Skills

  • Account reconciliation and variance analysis
  • Manufacturing and inventory accounting
  • Budget preparation and month-end closing
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Intercompany transactions management
  • Inventory oversight

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Accountant

Carrier Corp
05.2022 - 08.2025

Sr. Accountant

Virtus Precision Tube
09.2014 - 05.2022

International Financial Analyst

Fruit of the Loom
10.1997 - 04.2014

District Controller

Fruit of the Loom
07.1996 - 10.1997

Division Cost Manager

Fruit of the Loom
11.1984 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Kentucky University

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