Accounting Supervisor
CRST THE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION
Cedar Rapids, IA
09/11/89 - Current
- Analyzed income statements to identify cost savings opportunities or areas of improvement within the company's operations.
- Reconciled intercompany balances with subsidiaries on a monthly basis.
- Provided guidance to staff on accounting issues such as tax regulations, expense reporting guidelines.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year end audits to provide necessary information for filing taxes accurately.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Created financial models in Excel to project future trends in revenue, expenses, capital expenditures.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review by management.
- Assisted with the annual audit process by providing account analysis, schedules, and other requested documents.
- Investigated discrepancies in financial data and prepared corrective journal entries.
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping activities such as invoicing customers, reconciling bank accounts, recording deposits and withdrawals.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding taxation and reporting requirements.
- Selected, trained, assigned, scheduled and coached employees and communicated job expectations.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Approved ledger entries by auditing transactions.
- Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized checks and wire transfers.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Developed and maintained accounting databases and systems, ensuring reliability and security of financial data.
- Managed inventory accounting, including valuation, costing, and adjustments.
- Provided leadership and direction in financial planning and strategy, aligning department goals with organizational objectives.
- Supported annual audits by providing information and answers to auditors.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve cross-departmental workflows.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
