James Kosht
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Edward Conrad
James is a dedicated, hard working individual, and it was a pleasure to have him in class. He has a lot of common sense, and he is an interesting guy to be around. He has a good view of the world, and I know he'll experience great professional success.
Edward Conrad
James is a dedicated, hard working individual, and it was a pleasure to have him in class. He has a lot of common sense, and he is an interesting guy to be around. He has a good view of the world, and I know he'll experience great professional success.
Edward Conrad
James is a dedicated, hard working individual, and it was a pleasure to have him in class. He has a lot of common sense, and he is an interesting guy to be around. He has a good view of the world, and I know he'll experience great professional success.
Edward Conrad
James is a dedicated, hard working individual, and it was a pleasure to have him in class. He has a lot of common sense, and he is an interesting guy to be around. He has a good view of the world, and I know he'll experience great professional success.
Experience
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eFuse
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Land-Grant Brewing Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2022
Secured over $3M in funding from a variety of federal & state programs including the PPP and Restaurant Revitalization Fund during Covid, in turn generating revenue and keeping the business afloat. Built cash reserves to 700k, by reducing cost with alternative vendors, and price locking brewing supplies in advance. Negotiation of multi-year, multi-vendor hop contracts and financial analysis on these contracts, resulting in cost savings of $200K, and in addition turned profit by… Show more Secured over $3M in funding from a variety of federal & state programs including the PPP and Restaurant Revitalization Fund during Covid, in turn generating revenue and keeping the business afloat. Built cash reserves to 700k, by reducing cost with alternative vendors, and price locking brewing supplies in advance. Negotiation of multi-year, multi-vendor hop contracts and financial analysis on these contracts, resulting in cost savings of $200K, and in addition turned profit by supplying other local breweries hops they were unable to source. Negotiated and secured 1 years’ worth of can inventory on hand during a time of major shortages, allowing us to utilize our distribution partner, to drive more revenue in grocery stores. Helped drive EBITDA to break even during 2020 in which our business was shuttered for multiple months as the result of the COVID pandemic. Responsible for building & analyzing financial forecast & budget models across multiple business segments including the taproom and distribution, helping to automize and streamline the process so management can have a quick view of financial state of the business at any moment. Weekly, monthly, & annual demand forecasting for wholesale distribution and taproom. Created multiple revenue channels including selling over contracted raw materials such as hops and cans which resulted in over 100k in additional revenue Drove net expenditure savings by over 5% over the last 3 years Responsible for cash flow planning & analysis on a rolling 13-week basis Preparation of annual report to shareholders Analyzing and preparation of monthly executive financial reports and responsible for management of all financial processes within the organization. Drove and delivered financial targets for 3 consecutive years and contributed to the record-breaking year in 2021 with a great Covid bounce back. Show less Secured over $3M in funding from a variety of federal & state programs including the PPP and Restaurant Revitalization Fund during Covid, in turn generating revenue and keeping the business afloat. Built cash reserves to 700k, by reducing cost with alternative vendors, and price locking brewing supplies in advance. Negotiation of multi-year, multi-vendor hop contracts and financial analysis on these contracts, resulting in cost savings of $200K, and in addition turned profit by… Show more Secured over $3M in funding from a variety of federal & state programs including the PPP and Restaurant Revitalization Fund during Covid, in turn generating revenue and keeping the business afloat. Built cash reserves to 700k, by reducing cost with alternative vendors, and price locking brewing supplies in advance. Negotiation of multi-year, multi-vendor hop contracts and financial analysis on these contracts, resulting in cost savings of $200K, and in addition turned profit by supplying other local breweries hops they were unable to source. Negotiated and secured 1 years’ worth of can inventory on hand during a time of major shortages, allowing us to utilize our distribution partner, to drive more revenue in grocery stores. Helped drive EBITDA to break even during 2020 in which our business was shuttered for multiple months as the result of the COVID pandemic. Responsible for building & analyzing financial forecast & budget models across multiple business segments including the taproom and distribution, helping to automize and streamline the process so management can have a quick view of financial state of the business at any moment. Weekly, monthly, & annual demand forecasting for wholesale distribution and taproom. Created multiple revenue channels including selling over contracted raw materials such as hops and cans which resulted in over 100k in additional revenue Drove net expenditure savings by over 5% over the last 3 years Responsible for cash flow planning & analysis on a rolling 13-week basis Preparation of annual report to shareholders Analyzing and preparation of monthly executive financial reports and responsible for management of all financial processes within the organization. Drove and delivered financial targets for 3 consecutive years and contributed to the record-breaking year in 2021 with a great Covid bounce back. Show less
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Cardinal Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisor Pharmaceutical Distribution
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Managed $200 M distribution revenue including capital assets, operations, accounting close and financial reporting. Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations of various accounts. Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners. Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for business partners and corporate management. … Show more Managed $200 M distribution revenue including capital assets, operations, accounting close and financial reporting. Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations of various accounts. Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners. Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for business partners and corporate management. Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of balance sheet & profit & loss statements. Worked cross functionally with management and sales leadership team to identify a cost saving opportunity of $5M amount.
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Senior Accountant Nuclear Pharmaceutical Services
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May 2015 - Sep 2017
Responsible for managing NPS capital budget & spend exceeding $12M during fiscal year. Preparation of Capital Acquisition Requests (CAR’s) for all of NPS segment following regulations of GAAP. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in a monthly budget while always meeting deadlines. Helped drive capital spend targets of $12M for consecutive fiscal years. Accounting responsibilities for entire East Region of NPS exceeding 50 pharmacies and over $30M in revenue … Show more Responsible for managing NPS capital budget & spend exceeding $12M during fiscal year. Preparation of Capital Acquisition Requests (CAR’s) for all of NPS segment following regulations of GAAP. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in a monthly budget while always meeting deadlines. Helped drive capital spend targets of $12M for consecutive fiscal years. Accounting responsibilities for entire East Region of NPS exceeding 50 pharmacies and over $30M in revenue Financial statement analysis of the East Region of Pharmacies monthly Delivered the entire East Region financial statements on a monthly cadence and created a new template that was utilized across the department for all future statements. Work cross functionally with Finance, Accounting, & Operations to streamline processes to make sure projects got paid on time and on budget.
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Senior Tax Analyst
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Dec 2013 - May 2015
Preparation of various federal tax returns (Form 1120) in various segments including Pharmaceutical Distribution, Nuclear, & Medical totaling over $200M. Preparation of various state and local tax returns in the Pharmaceutical Distribution, Nuclear, & Medical segments Quarterly government lobbying tax analysis Depreciation and amortization analysis of fixed assets
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Taxation Staff
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Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
Preparation of Individual and Corporate Tax Returns (Forms 1120 &1040) Quarterly Tax Provision Analysis Preparation of various state and city tax returns for individuals and Fortune 500 corporations Worked on a large national project that helped determine fraud detection in relation to the mortgage-backed security crisis in 2008 Worked across multiple states and wide-ranging client base Tax savings analysis for a multitude of clients both domestically and… Show more Preparation of Individual and Corporate Tax Returns (Forms 1120 &1040) Quarterly Tax Provision Analysis Preparation of various state and city tax returns for individuals and Fortune 500 corporations Worked on a large national project that helped determine fraud detection in relation to the mortgage-backed security crisis in 2008 Worked across multiple states and wide-ranging client base Tax savings analysis for a multitude of clients both domestically and internationally Managed and recorded book to tax true ups Streamlined preparation and analysis of GL accounting using coding system, resulting in a time savings of 15-20 hours monthly Reduced entry input by 20%, and decreased error by 30% Show less Preparation of Individual and Corporate Tax Returns (Forms 1120 &1040) Quarterly Tax Provision Analysis Preparation of various state and city tax returns for individuals and Fortune 500 corporations Worked on a large national project that helped determine fraud detection in relation to the mortgage-backed security crisis in 2008 Worked across multiple states and wide-ranging client base Tax savings analysis for a multitude of clients both domestically and… Show more Preparation of Individual and Corporate Tax Returns (Forms 1120 &1040) Quarterly Tax Provision Analysis Preparation of various state and city tax returns for individuals and Fortune 500 corporations Worked on a large national project that helped determine fraud detection in relation to the mortgage-backed security crisis in 2008 Worked across multiple states and wide-ranging client base Tax savings analysis for a multitude of clients both domestically and internationally Managed and recorded book to tax true ups Streamlined preparation and analysis of GL accounting using coding system, resulting in a time savings of 15-20 hours monthly Reduced entry input by 20%, and decreased error by 30% Show less
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FedEx Custom Critical
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Business & Finance Analyst Intern
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
Analyzed capital budgeting including calculation of NPV, modified internal rate of return, and payback periods Route optimization in logistics analysis and customer project analysis Advanced benchmark study of FedEx Truckload Brokerage vs. Competitors National Account Analysis of a variety of customers Various projects for each of FedEx Custom Critical product offerings including Air Expedite, Surface Expedite, And FedEx Truckload Brokerage Analyzed capital budgeting including calculation of NPV, modified internal rate of return, and payback periods Route optimization in logistics analysis and customer project analysis Advanced benchmark study of FedEx Truckload Brokerage vs. Competitors National Account Analysis of a variety of customers Various projects for each of FedEx Custom Critical product offerings including Air Expedite, Surface Expedite, And FedEx Truckload Brokerage
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Intern
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
-Worked on a variety of tax projects including: tax credit research for sustainability services, and tax provision work -Preparation of individual tax returns (Form 1040) -Preparation of automatic time for extension for individuals (Form 4868) -Research of various foreign entities in regards to their US Income Tax positions -Preparation of Tax Review Memorandums -Tax credit research for Sustainability Services for a variety of clients -Gained valuable work experience in a… Show more -Worked on a variety of tax projects including: tax credit research for sustainability services, and tax provision work -Preparation of individual tax returns (Form 1040) -Preparation of automatic time for extension for individuals (Form 4868) -Research of various foreign entities in regards to their US Income Tax positions -Preparation of Tax Review Memorandums -Tax credit research for Sustainability Services for a variety of clients -Gained valuable work experience in a professional environment and helped build my professional network base Show less -Worked on a variety of tax projects including: tax credit research for sustainability services, and tax provision work -Preparation of individual tax returns (Form 1040) -Preparation of automatic time for extension for individuals (Form 4868) -Research of various foreign entities in regards to their US Income Tax positions -Preparation of Tax Review Memorandums -Tax credit research for Sustainability Services for a variety of clients -Gained valuable work experience in a… Show more -Worked on a variety of tax projects including: tax credit research for sustainability services, and tax provision work -Preparation of individual tax returns (Form 1040) -Preparation of automatic time for extension for individuals (Form 4868) -Research of various foreign entities in regards to their US Income Tax positions -Preparation of Tax Review Memorandums -Tax credit research for Sustainability Services for a variety of clients -Gained valuable work experience in a professional environment and helped build my professional network base Show less
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FedEx Ground
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United States
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Package Handler
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2010
-Sorting of packages requiring memorization of state and zip code destinations -Loading and unloading of trailers in an expedient manner -Sorting of packages requiring memorization of state and zip code destinations -Loading and unloading of trailers in an expedient manner
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Maintenance Worker
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May 2007 - Aug 2008
Landscaped school grounds, painted and maintenance duties as required Landscaped school grounds, painted and maintenance duties as required
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Circuit City
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Salesman
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May 2006 - Aug 2007
Individualized salesmanship of computerized electronics including computers, televisions, & radios Met Sales Projections Individualized salesmanship of computerized electronics including computers, televisions, & radios Met Sales Projections
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Bus Boy
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May 2005 - May 2006
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Education
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The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science (BS),B.B.A, Accounting and Financial Planning -
The University of Akron
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North Central State College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance -
Malone University
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Ontario High School