Sales Manager
Resume:
Bruce Reeves, CPA, CMA
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714
Summary of Qualifications
Certified CPA as of August 1995, certified CMA as of July 2002
Supervisory experience includes Staff Accountants and Clerical
Proficient in Excel, Hyperion, Retail Link, Cognos and JD Edwards. Past experience with
Access, PeopleSoft, Lawson and SAP
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities in a demanding work environment
Experience and Skills
2003 – Present JT Sports – Bentonville, Arkansas
Financial Analyst
Compile monthly financial statements and product profitability reports
Responsible for coordinating and completing annual budgeting process
Research GAAP related accounting issues for senior management
Produce various ad-hoc sales, inventory and gross margin analysis reports for CFO
Accomplishments include redesigning month end reporting process to produce monthly
financial statements more efficiently and accurately
Demand Analyst
Forecast accurate demand for key customer groups
Perform routine review of forecasts using statistical tools and make necessary adjustments
Collaborate with Sales/Product Development collecting critical forecasting information regarding
in-store promotions and new products roll out timelines
Support Brand Managers with analysis of pricing, gross margin and sales trends
Identify slow-moving inventory, conduct ABC classification and make inventory reduction
recommendations to management
Responsible for coordinating and compiling annual sales budget
1998 – 2003 Senior Contract Accountant - Houston, Texas
Perform month end close including consolidation of multiple divisions
Audit engagements with Deloitte & Touche conducting interim and year end audits
Consolidate subsidiary financial data for corporate Annual Report, 10Q & 10-K
General ledger and intercompany account reconciliation
1997 – 1998 STAFFMARK - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Accounting Manager
Prepared monthly financial statements for four StaffMark companies requiring consolidation of
accounting information from four separate accounting systems
Assemble month end reporting package to Corporate Controller including summary of
significant factors impacting net income and gross margin, analysis of A/R aging, variance
analysis and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
Performed liaison duties for newly acquired companies with regard to policy, procedures and
problem solving issues involving transition into parent company
1995 – 1997 HOUSTON CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY - Houston, Texas
Accounting Supervisor
Supervised fixed asset and accounts payable consisting of two staff accountants and six clerks
Primary duties included capital budget reporting, budget variance analysis, coordinating month
end close, audit schedule preparation, 1099 reporting and property tax payment
Accomplishments include streamlining work processes in A/P and F/A departments, developing a
more effective and useful capital budget reporting format as well as improving departmental
accountability for budget variances
Conducted major revision of employee expense policy and implemented controls for adherence
1993 – 1995 BAKER HUGHES - Houston, Texas
Accounting Supervisor
Supervised staff accountant and three accounting clerks
Prepared financial statements and resolved software interfacing issues for international locations
Extensive involvement in semi-annual budgeting process
Resolved a variety of accounting issues related to data collection from forty three field offices
Coordinated and supervised month end closing activity
1990 – 1993 TELECHECK - Houston, Texas
Staff Accountant
Maintained fixed asset system, recorded sales, purchases, exchanges and gain/loss on disposals
Performed payment and interest accrual for notes payable and subordinated debentures
1985 – 1990 PICK YOUR PART AUTO WRECKING - Houston, Texas
Store Manager
Management responsibility involved P&L, personnel, advertising, sales, purchasing and legal
Supervised five departmental managers and fifty five employees
Annual revenue of three million
Education
Post Baccalaureate - University of Houston - 30 Acct. Hrs. (3.4 GPA), 1988 - 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration - University of Houston - August 1983
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