Taylor Drew
Jesup,GA
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with 7+ years of experience in financial and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, seeking to advance into a Senior Cost Accountant role where I can leverage my expertise to drive accuracy, efficiency, and strategic financial insight. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant II
RYAM
Jesup, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Implemented report to conduct weekly review of departmental costs and activities, reducing controllable costs by 10%
- Reduced overhead expenses through rigorous analysis of departmental spending patterns and recommending cost-saving initiatives.
- Supported annual budget preparation by providing detailed historical data analysis and projecting future trends in costs and revenues based on manufacturing activities
- Assist with quarterly physical inventory counts both onsite and offsite to identify and correct discrepancies in SAP
- Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
- Perform month end closing procedures, cost analysis, account reconciliations, GL postings
Financial Analyst
Howmet Aerospace
Midway, GA
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted preparation and analysis of daily profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Comprehensive reconciliations of all internal and shared services accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to ensure financial accuracy.
- Evaluated existing and anticipated fixed asset and Capex account spending to inform financial planning.
- Collaborated with department leads to analyze indirect spending and optimize budget allocations.
- Lead monthly close procedures involving review of inventory, material and labor variances, open purchase orders, AP/AR, depreciation and fixed asset reconciliations, leases/rentals, payroll/headcount, utilities, etc.
- Monthly review/testing of internal controls and financial policies/procedures
- Administered payroll processing and submission for salary and hourly employees.
- Creation and application of customer invoices and payments
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- ERP systems expertise; SAP (Fiori and GUI), OneStream
- General ledger maintenance
- Activity based cost analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Report preparation
- Budget development
- GAAP
- Cost reduction strategies
- Effective communication
Timeline
Cost Accountant II
RYAM
07.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst
Howmet Aerospace
07.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
College of Coastal Georgia