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Terry Utecht

Controller/Accounting Manager
Littleton,CO

Summary

Forward-thinking Controller/Accounting Manager excited to bring 43 years of experience with a small privately held company to a growing organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards, and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Controller/Accountant

Western Sling Company
Sedalia, CO
Nov.1992 - Feb.2021
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
  • Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 35 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.

Purchasing Agent

Western Sling Company
Sedalia, CO
Mar.1988 - Oct.1992
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in MAPICS to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Branch Manager

Western Sling Company
Casper, WY
Jan.1982 - Feb.1988
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Expanded territory by effectively negotiating beneficial deals for principle product sales, distribution and service.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained 6 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Production Worker

Western Sling Company
Denver, CO
Jun.1977 - Dec.1981
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Employed MIG welding techniques to assemble parts and components.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.

Education

Basic Accounting

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
Jan.1992 - Dec.1992

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
Jul.1978 - Jul.1981

High School Diploma -

Denver Lutheran High School
Denver, CO
Sep.1973 - Jun.1977

Work Availability

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Skills

Accounting management

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Timeline

Controller/Accountant

Western Sling Company
Nov.1992 - Feb.2021

Basic Accounting

Arapahoe Community College
Jan.1992 - Dec.1992

Purchasing Agent

Western Sling Company
Mar.1988 - Oct.1992

Branch Manager

Western Sling Company
Jan.1982 - Feb.1988

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

University of Colorado Denver
Jul.1978 - Jul.1981

Production Worker

Western Sling Company
Jun.1977 - Dec.1981

High School Diploma -

Denver Lutheran High School
Sep.1973 - Jun.1977

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