Kenneth C. Ranshaw

Richmond, KY

352-816-5889

kenran11@yahoo.com

Position Objective

To obtain a rewarding and challenging position within an organization devoted to Respect, Integrity, Pride, and Excellence. The same core values that I strive to live by.

Professional Experience

Senior Accountant – Truck and Trailer Equipment Manufacturer

Stemco Inc. (division of EnPro Industries) Berea, KY   Employed From 03/2015-Present

·   ERP Implementation Team – Finance Representative, NetSuite ERP

·   Transportation Management System (TMS) Implementation Team – Concurrently with ERP

·   Warehouse Management System (WMS) – revisions to picking process and integration with new ERP

·   Packsize Implementation Team – System that plans packaging of parcel freight by weight and dimensions

·   Acquisition Integration Team – Purchase of “Air Springs” business from ContiTech, increased Distribution Center Revenue by approx. 50% and throughput by approx. 65%

·   Global Distribution Center – Intercompany Reconciliations and Variance Analysis

·   Physical Inventory Leader – Plan, Prep, Execution, and Analysis

·   Lead Documentation of Standard Work – Receiving, Sales Returns, Bulk/Parcel Repack, Freight Logs, and Data Upload

·   Physical Inventory Team Member – Team dedicated to performing Physical Inventory at various Plants and Facilities

·   Capital Acquisition Request (CAR) – Reporting, Analysis, and Tracking

·   Receivables Turnover Ratio – Coordinated effort between Finance, Customer Service, and Sales Departments - Reduced A/R balance by 10+% (120+ days balances/collections nearly eliminated)

·   Obsolete and Excess Analysis, Strategy, and Disposition

·   Fixed and Variable Spending Analysis

·   SWAT ERP System Maintenance (Account Line Maintenance)

·   SOX Documentation Review, Audit, and Analysis

·   Sales Accruals/Reversals, Journal Entries, and Account Reconciliations

·   Monthly Sales Reporting (Consolidated and Location/Product Line Specific) – Pre and Post Acquisition

·   Month End Close and Monthly Financial / Metrics Reporting (Hyperion Consolidation Software)

Cost Accountant – Fire Truck Manufacturer

E-One Inc. (division of Allied Specialty Vehicles) Ocala, FL   Employed From 05/2013-04/2015

·   Raw, WIP, and FG Inventory Reporting, Classification, Review, and Analysis

·   Develop, Implement, and Audit Inventory Cycle Count Program

·   Physical Inventory Lead – Raw Aluminum/Stainless Steel, WIP, and FG Inventories

·   Stainless Steel Business Unit Reporting, Analysis, and Financial Management

·   Plant Operations, Production Planning, and Materials Department Spending Analysis and Budgeting

·   LCM Analysis and Reporting

·   Obsolete and Excess Reserve Analysis, Strategy, and Disposition

·   Inventory Reserve Analysis and Planning

·   Demo Inventory Reporting, Pricing Analysis, and Planning

·   Standard Cost Review, Update, and Forecasting

·   Order to Cash – Process Kaizen (Improved tracking/milestones for Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Lien Waivers)

·   Fixed and Variable Spending Analysis

·   Monthly Absorption Review, Overhead Rate Analysis, and Planning

·   Borrowing Base Collateral Reporting

·   BAAN ERP System Maintenance (Module Integration)

·   SOX Documentation Review, Audit, and Analysis

·   Project Cost Reporting, Analysis, and Forecasting

·   Sales Accruals/Reversals, Journal Entries, and Account Reconciliations

·   Month End Close and Monthly Financial Reporting

Accounting Manager / Office Manager – Electrical Construction and Service Company

ProLectric Electrical Contractors Inc.  Savannah, GA   Employed From 08/2010 – 05/2013

·   Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement

·   Accounts Receivable – National Client Customer Maintenance and Collections

·   Accounts Payable – Track Spending and Resolve Discrepancies

·   Reconciliation of Bank and Credit Card Accounts

·   Prepare Weekly, Cumulative, and Certified Payroll Reports for Construction Projects

·   Manage Junior Accountant and Bookkeeping/Administration Staff

·   Acquisition and Maintenance of Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Insurance Policies

·   Administration of Employee and Dependent Health Care Insurance, as well as Supplemental and Continuation Coverage

·   Review Registration, Licensure, and Compliance with IEC, ORCA, CCR, and State/Local Government Agencies

·   Schedule and Coordinate Crew of Service Electricians

·   File Electrical Permits and Coordinate Inspections with Authorities and Customers

·   Plan Power Outages/ Reconnections with Georgia Power

·   Obtain and Evaluate Bids for Job Material Purchases

·   Administrative Duties

Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Coordinator – Fiberglass Chemical Storage Tanks

Justin Tanks LLC   Georgetown, DE   Employed From 06/2007 – 08/2010

·   Identify Operational Opportunities and Implement Process Improvements

·   Analyze Production Cost and Investigate Variances from Budget

·   Manage and Coordinate Physical Counts and Cycle Counts

·   Collect Production Data and Inventory Control Data

·   Allocation of Direct and Indirect Costs

·   Implement Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Ideals

·   Forecast Monthly Expenses and Budgets

·   Prepare Reports Comparing Standard Costs to Actual Production Costs

·   Perform Extensive Make vs. Purchase Analysis – Suggest/Implement Alternatives

·   Conduct Time Studies versus established Production Standards

·   Achieved Greater Profit Margins due to Streamlining Manufacturing Processes

·   Ensure Compliance with ASTM Standards, Contract Specifications, OSHA,  and Union Safety Guidelines

·   Conduct Site Evaluations, Product Demonstrations, and Plant Tours to achieve Competitive Advantage

·   Initiated Methodical Bid Evaluations based upon various factors including: Geographic Location, Chemical Containment, Company History, and Engineering Influence

·   Maintain Contact with various levels of Client Staff including: Engineering, Purchasing, Expediters, Installation and Maintenance Staff

·   Coordinate all phases of Engineering, Drawing Submittals, Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Shipment, and Billing

Accountant – Retail Lumber, Building Material, and Hardware Supplier / Home Builder and Land Developer

U.L. Harman Inc.   Marydel, DE          Employed From 08/2000 – 06/2007

·   Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement for Multiple Entities

·   Trial Balance, General Ledger, Daily Posting Entries, and Bank Reconciliation

·   Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable including Authorizing Credit Accounts and Collections Procedures

·   Construction Cost Accounting – Home Construction and Housing Development Sites

·   Monitor Third Party Payroll Process and Statements

·   Inventory Management including Cost of Goods Sold, Write-Offs, SKU Compilation and Track Sales Patterns

·   Execute Blueprint Material Take-Offs and Instruct Newly Hired Salespersons on Material Take-Off Processes

·   Sale and Design Layout of Home Packages, Additions, Garages, Kitchen/Bath Cabinetry

·   Liaison between Contractors and Customers

Education

University of Florida

·   Master’s in Business Administration – Pending Spring 2018

Wilmington University

·   Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Computer Experience

·   NetSuite, SWAT, JD Edwards, and BAAN IV ERP’s

·   Foxfire WMS

·   ADSI and Packsize Parcel Freight Management Software

·   Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access)

·   Microsoft Project

·   QuickBooks Enterprise 12.0 and 9.0

·   Open Systems Accounting Software

·   AutoCAD 2008/2000

·   20/20 Kitchen and Cabinetry Design Software