Inventory Accountant Resume

Steven Larsen

3949 W Waveland Ave

Wheeling, IL 60090

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective Seeking an Inventory Accountant position that offers an immediate challenge, career opportunity, and advancement.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant with experience in manufacturing company and auto industry accounting
• A great deal of experience with accounting information systems
• Basic understanding of GAAP and other accounting guidelines
• Profound knowledge of Inventory policies and procedures
• Ability to generate, format, and analyze various accounting reports
• Ability to solve problems and introduce countermeasures
• Proficient with basic MS Office applications (Excel, Word, MS Access)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Professional Experience:

Inventory Accountant, August 2005 – Present

Millipore, Wheeling, IL

• Provided functional advice and guidance to internal clientele on several inventory topics.
• Developed, interpreted, and ensured the consistent application of Inventory policies.
• Provided financial support to assigned area’s of responsibility as required by operational, corporate staff and auditors.
• Managed to identify, investigate and correct errors in a timely manner to ensure the validity of financial data.
• Demonstrated to identify, initiate and promote process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Inventory Accountant, May 2000 – July 2005

Sunrise Systems Inc, Wheeling, IL

• Implemented cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Ensured accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results.
• Performed audits to ensure product and labor costs are accurate and ensured to record bill of material and price code changes.
• Prepared monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan strategic planning and distribution.
• Discussed production and costing issues with plant management.
• Reviewed costs, material costs, manufacturing process, distribution and returns of inventory levels.
• Analyzed surplus and outdated inventory items on monthly basis.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL