Experience

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  Michael Foods

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Michael Foods, International

    • Sep 2013 - Present
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    • Process, report, research and verify customer payment discrepancies• Prepare detail for required adjustments for correction to customer accounts• Re-invoice customers as necessary and collect invalid amounts taken

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  North American Membership Group (NAMG)

  • Senior Inventory Accountant

    • 2006 - 2013

    Accountable for accuracy of reporting of inventory in Book and Video product lines ($4 million cost).Perform investigation, oral and written communication, and follow-up on daily and periodic inventory issues throughout the inventory processing chain to assure accurate and timely processing of inventory transactions in the reporting systems.

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  Musicland

  • Financial Reporting Analyst

    • 2002 - 2006

    Was responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reporting to upper management and our creditor banks that significantly impacted the company’s borrowing capabilities. I was accountable for the reconciliation, utilization, forecasting and accounting of four major inventory reserve accounts.

  • Distribution Center Inventory Control Analyst

    • 1999 - 2002

    Participated in the planning and execution of the semiannual inventories at the Distribution Center.Was responsible for the reconciliation of the store supplies accounts as part of the DC reconciliation.

  • Superstores Inventory Control Analyst

    • 1995 - 1999

    Responsible for the financial integrity in Media Play and On Cue stores with specific emphasis on the unique control issues inherent in the book business. Extensive involvement in the store Shortage Control Task Force.

  • Finance Coordinator - Media Play

    • 1993 - 1995

    Responsible for the integrity of the financial inventory in the rapidly growing Media Play division. Coordinated communications between the various areas of the Finance Department with respect to inventory control issues involving the Media Play concept.

  • Inventory Accounting Clerk

    • 1990 - 1993

    Reconciliation of individual store inventories. Communication with store and District Managers.

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  Retail Department Store

  • Various

  • Store Manager

    • 1979 - 1990
    • Various

    As store manager, was responsible for the daily operations for six retail locations for a national shoe retailer. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of four to fifteen employees. Coordinated all payroll functions for the store. Responsible for organizing records necessary for the operation of the store. Maintained control of the store's inventory; was cited for Excellence in Inventory Control seven times.