Courtney Sowder
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Senneca Holdings
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Controller
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Apr 2022 - Present
Monitors, analyzes, and reports monthly actual results against the budget or forecast. Business partner for Operations, Engineering, and other relevant functional leaders. Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment and proposes, justifies, initiates, and implements change. Uses analytical skills beyond the traditional functions of finance and brings a broad range of insight on commercial issues. Responsible for Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end transactions and… Show more Monitors, analyzes, and reports monthly actual results against the budget or forecast. Business partner for Operations, Engineering, and other relevant functional leaders. Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment and proposes, justifies, initiates, and implements change. Uses analytical skills beyond the traditional functions of finance and brings a broad range of insight on commercial issues. Responsible for Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end transactions and activities (Closing, budgets, forecasts, estimates). Establishes annual budgets and quarterly forecasts with input from the plant management team. Validates and reviews lean savings, labor and resource planning, capital spending, sales, and inventory spending. Responsible for all transactions represented in ERP systems. Responsible for implementing and monitoring financial controls (policy & procedures and internal controls). Own Account reconciliation process and maintain the integrity of plant GL and its supporting systems. Ensure ongoing proper transactions and controls are in place in the facility so that accurate costing and profit analysis can be performed. Drives the site to meet or exceed all annual financial metrics Supports plant leadership in establishing and implementing short and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Show less
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Treasurer Board Of Directors
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Crystal Valley
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Manager
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May 2020 - Apr 2022
Provided leadership by setting clear standards, goals, expectations and leading by example. Coordinated regularly scheduled GL account reconciliations for an accurate trial balance. Managed the efficiency of day-to-day financial activities in AR, AP and GL. Maintained the schedule of all depreciable assets and leased equipment. Supported the financial and budget reporting process. Provided appropriate internal and external reporting as required. Implemented and maintained… Show more Provided leadership by setting clear standards, goals, expectations and leading by example. Coordinated regularly scheduled GL account reconciliations for an accurate trial balance. Managed the efficiency of day-to-day financial activities in AR, AP and GL. Maintained the schedule of all depreciable assets and leased equipment. Supported the financial and budget reporting process. Provided appropriate internal and external reporting as required. Implemented and maintained a timely and accurate inventory reporting system. Implemented internal financial controls and segregation of duties to safeguard assets. Managed, supported and delegated responsibilities for annual independent audit. Assured accurate recording of all transactions: sales, purchases and expenses. Supported the reporting of company/divisional insurance and tax filings. Managed a team of nine employees. Show less
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Taylor Corporation
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United States
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Printing Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Accountant II
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Feb 2019 - May 2020
Mankato, Minnesota Prepared multiple companies’ financial statements. Prepared monthly account reconciliations. Assisted in preparation of companies’ budgets. Performed variance analysis. Prepared monthly journal entries, including bank and general ledger reconciliations. Performed Fixed Asset and Lease accounting. Assisted in year-end audit.
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Associated Milk Producers Inc.
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United States
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Dairy
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
New Ulm, MN Provided insurance claim management. Performed inventory tracking for recalled product. Provided direct communication with customers, forensic accountants, insurers, and legal team regarding insurance claims due to product recall. Analyzed business interruption, costs of production, inventory valuation, and projected insurance claim costs. Assisted CFO with board presentations and financial projections. Worked directly with forensic accountants and provided all financial… Show more Provided insurance claim management. Performed inventory tracking for recalled product. Provided direct communication with customers, forensic accountants, insurers, and legal team regarding insurance claims due to product recall. Analyzed business interruption, costs of production, inventory valuation, and projected insurance claim costs. Assisted CFO with board presentations and financial projections. Worked directly with forensic accountants and provided all financial documentation regarding product recall. *Temporary role Show less
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Office Manager
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Prepared, examined and analyzed accounting records, monthly and annual balance sheets, profit and loss reports, and financial statements. Ensured accurate and timely month, quarter and year-end reports. Updated and maintained accounting records and prepared accounting systems, billing documents, budget and budget-to-actual comparisons, and financial reports. Posted, verified, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, expenses, payroll and other ledger accounts. Assisted with… Show more Prepared, examined and analyzed accounting records, monthly and annual balance sheets, profit and loss reports, and financial statements. Ensured accurate and timely month, quarter and year-end reports. Updated and maintained accounting records and prepared accounting systems, billing documents, budget and budget-to-actual comparisons, and financial reports. Posted, verified, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, expenses, payroll and other ledger accounts. Assisted with month and year end financial statement preparation, including accruals and reconciliations. Reconciled and submitted government reports and remittances, statement reconciliation, and credit card analysis. Performed day-to-day banking, including deposits and advances, in an accurate and timely manner. Prepared reports and documents and assisted with audits internally and for external agencies. Coordinated and implemented expenditures and receipts. Performed employee payroll and recordkeeping, including tracking employee absences. Show less
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Assistant Controller
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Compiled and balanced cash receipts, deposited daily revenue Calculated yearly rebates Managed, reordered, and controlled inventory process Performed monthly bank reconciliations and financial statements Created and implemented collections and credit policy Analyzed and compiled monthly projections Calculated and processed yearly sales commissions
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The Dimensional Group
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Clerk III/Purchasing Manager
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Created invoices for previous day shipments Posted Accounts Payables/Receivables Entered in purchase orders into order entry system Calculated materials needed through order staging Recorded materials used into inventory system Created and implemented purchase orders for materials needed Assisted Office Manager with daily operating activities
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Accounting Clerk II
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Oct 2011 - Jan 2013
Calculated payoff figures Payment Processing Prepared Satisfaction of Mortgages Prepared closed documents within strict deadlines Provided prompt and efficient customer service to borrowers
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Education
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance, General -
Alexandria Technical College
Associate’s Degree, Interior Design