Cost Analyst Resume

Dorothy Simmons
18, Stanford Avenue
Washington, DC, 2531
888-2692-722

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to secure a senior level position of a cost analyst in the finance area that will utilize my skills in cost management.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
able to effectively prioritize and manage numerous projects in a high pressure and timely environment.
Understanding of defining various types of costs, including overhead, fixed/variable/step, direct/indirect, marginal, and average.
Good understanding of general ledger and accounts payable systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, MySQL, Wordpress, Google Webmaster Central
Knowledge of software packages- PeopleSoft, Quickbooks, TEOCO BillTrak Pro, TEOCO Business Analysis Module (BAM), Business Objects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Package- MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

(1994 to 1998) Senior Cost Analyst
Infinite Resources, Inc. - Washington, DC
Duties:

Conducted cost studies for all functions and activities across the entire organization.
Aggregated, analyzed, and synthesized cost and activity information.
Provided assistance and guidance to functional area managers and senior management to create understanding of costs and cost studies.
Worked proactively and effectively with all functional areas across the organization.
Developed and maintained cost accumulation process.
Developed and maintained reporting framework.

(1992 to 1994) Cost Analyst
Tri Star Engineering - Washington, DC
Duties:

Provided services to support the preparation of business cases, analysis of alternatives, program office estimates, cost analysis requirements documentation.
Coordinated with Government representatives throughout the budget cycle to ensure any questions/concerns about programmatic information submitted are addressed.
Assisted the Government in its annual requirements generation, prioritization, and spend plan development process.
Assisted in the development and justification of financial requirements.
Prepared and provided updates to tri-annual reviews and outstanding commitments data calls.

(1987 to 1991) Cost Accountant
Crystals - Las Vegas, NV
Duties:

Assisted in the development of statistical models to determine standard cost rates based on point-of-sale, monitored fairs and inventory cycle counts.
Reviewed and processed all warehouse and regional transfers on a monthly basis.
Prepared, executed and reconciled all standard journal entries for the inventory and cost of sales accounts at period end.
Provided cost and inventory analysis reporting for Operations and Product Management functions.
Maintained inventory roll-forward and inventory reserve for obsolescence schedules.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration in Accounting (1987)
George Washington University, District of Columbia, DC
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (1984)
George Washington University, District of Columbia, DC
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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