TABITHA BARBER
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven Cost Accountant with ten years of comprehensive experience in accounting and auditing, specializing in risk aversion strategies and cost reduction initiatives. Strong ability to lead teams through cross-training tasks while effectively managing time-sensitive projects. Equipped with exceptional analytical and communication skills, fostering collaboration and motivating team members to achieve shared goals. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, ready to embrace new challenges that advance organizational objectives and drive positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant II
Park USA/Northwest Pipe Company
05.2023 - Current
- Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements (P&L, balance sheet), including revenue, COGS, expenses, and profit margins.
- Experienced in trend analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting (monthly, quarterly).
- Skilled in generating insightful presentations to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Expertise in calculating and analyzing product margins, overhead rates, and period costs.
- Proficient in bill of materials (BOM) review and labor operation analysis.
- Experienced in leading physical inventory counts and addressing variances.
- Strong understanding of inventory capitalization and cost control.
- Adept at managing monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and GL coding.
- Ensures timely and accurate GL close and financial reporting
- Experienced in internal and external audit support, including documentation and liaising with auditors.
- Maintains strong internal controls and adheres to financial reporting standards.
- Skilled in streamlining and documenting department processes and procedures.
- Applies LEAN principles to improve efficiency and maintain internal controls.
Cost Accountant
Bakkavor USA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Review manufacturing variances (material use, price differences) and advise operations on reducing them.
- Calculate cycle count accuracy and conduct periodic audits to ensure counts are on schedule.
- Support audits, assist in budget planning, and handle special projects.
- Review production orders daily, resolve discrepancies, and update order statuses.
- Track factory downtime using production data.
- Process customer sales credits.
- Update labor and manufacturing rates using actual hours and budgeted expenses.
- Analyze inventory and production variances.
- Create new items and determine their standard costs.
- Cost new products and update costs annually.
- Manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) in Syspro, adjusting after product launches.
- Reconcile material variances with the General Ledger.
- Generate reports and data to assess business performance.
- Monitor daily KPIs and suggest improvements.
- Develop strategies to recover inflation costs through commodity modeling.
Inventory Costing/Accounting Clerk
Republic National Distributing Company
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensure daily recording of received goods on EDI orders across multiple warehouses.
- Verify purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier documents for accuracy.
- Enter invoices correctly and verify costs for daily General Ledger postings.
- Review inventory counts and discuss discrepancies or adjustments with relevant departments.
- Reconcile inventory discrepancy reports monthly and provide accurate data for audits.
- Prepare and review billing and payable reports, and verify account transactions.
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies promptly and accurately.
- Support yearly audits by providing necessary documents.
- Prepare and verify monthly State Tax reports.
Accounting Clerk
CGI Technical Services, Inc
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Scheduled and coordinated daily customer testing and inspection appointments.
- Assisted Project Managers and business leaders with the development and submission of state project proposals.
- Analyzed and revised proposal documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Managed and processed all accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accurate entry into the general ledger.
- Balanced credit accounts and managed cash flow, including implementing and overseeing collection processes.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the Controller and provided necessary information to support audit processes.
- Prepared and gathered client contract documents, including obtaining required legal insurance certificates for projects.
- Managed and maintained accurate office supplies inventory, ensuring operational continuity.
- Administered employee onboarding documentation and ensured adherence to company policies for all administrative activities.
- Coordinated weekly time and attendance data for internal payroll processing and submitted Certified Payroll reports to meet state financial requirements.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2028
Sports Medicine - undefined
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL01.2011
Business Management - undefined
Golden State Baptist College
Santa Clara, CA01.2010
Diploma - undefined
Liberty Christian High School
Redding, CA01.2008
Skills
- Proficient in Excel functions and data analysis
- Understanding of GAAP principles
- Financial statement preparation
- Cost management systems
- Accurate inventory tracking
- Cost analysis expertise
- Expense assessment
- Financial forecasting
- Risk management controls
- Oracle accounting systems experience
- Experience with EDI solutions
- Skilled in QuickBooks financial management
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Operational variance analysis
- Skilled in SAP applications
Timeline
Cost Accountant II
Park USA/Northwest Pipe Company
05.2023 - Current
Cost Accountant
Bakkavor USA
06.2022 - 05.2023
Inventory Costing/Accounting Clerk
Republic National Distributing Company
01.2019 - 06.2022
Accounting Clerk
CGI Technical Services, Inc
05.2011 - 08.2014
Sports Medicine - undefined
Pensacola Christian College
Business Management - undefined
Golden State Baptist College
Diploma - undefined
Liberty Christian High School
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Western Governors University
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