Thomas Faust
Highland Heights
Summary
Highly detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in financial operations. Proven track record of efficiently managing reconciliations, preparing accurate statements, and providing timely reporting. Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing cash flow forecasts, and developing spreadsheets. Skilled at quickly finding solutions to financial problems and able to build lasting relationships with colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Ferrero Rocher
Florence, KY
03.2024 - Current
- Led monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to deadlines.
- Prepared insightful monthly management reports highlighting key trends in cost behavior and offering actionable recommendations for improvement opportunities.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting processes and improve cost forecasting accuracy.
Staff Accountant
City of Newport
Newport, Kentucky
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Prepared general ledger and payroll entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.
- Reconciled all of the cities bank statements and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Engaged with state auditors during year-end audit process and responded promptly to inquiries, requests for information, documentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets for all departments with a focus on accuracy and detail-oriented work.
Staff Accountant
Sun Chemical
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Collaborated with other teams across the organization to provide insights into financial performance trends.
- Conducted research into various accounting issues as needed to support decision making process.
- Prepared journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2020
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budget Preparation
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Payroll Administration
- Month-End Closing
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Ferrero Rocher
03.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
City of Newport
10.2021 - 03.2024
Staff Accountant
Sun Chemical
08.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
University of Cincinnati