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ROBERT PARKEN
506 Tyler Woods Ct Grovetown, GA 30813  Phone: 706-373-9292
 Email: bparken@att.nethttp//www.linkedin/in/rparken
COST ACCOUNTANT WITH MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
Streamlined costing process 20% by optimizing use of resources.
Expertise in building relationships as “Business Partner” rather than a traditional accountant. Able to design,
streamline and implement systems, procedures, and identify cost saving methods. Effective accounting leadership, able
to motivate team members and ensuring accurate reporting is met.
Areas of Expertise
• Management/Cost Accounting • Inventory Control
• Operations and Financial Analysis • Variance Analysis
• Managing Approval Activities • Evaluating New Product Costs
• Financial Reporting • High Level Relationships
Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, SQL,and Word
Certifications: MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer)
ERP Skills: Movex, JDE, MAS90, QuickBooks, Peachtree, ADP
Professional Experience
SELF — GROVETOWN, GA
APRIL 2012 – PRESENT (1 MONTH) AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AREA
http://thecostguru.blogspot.com/
To provide information and training to companies to make informed business decisions.
 Participate in discussions and forums on how to control cost using features available in software.
 Currently working Delivery at local restaurant in the interim. Since 4/2011.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST — GROVETOWN, GA
MARCH 2008 – MARCH 2011 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AREA
During this period, I enhanced by skills by taking a series of software and lean accounting courses. Obtained MCT, MCP, MOS Microsoft
Certifications.
AUGUSTA SPORTSWEAR — GROVETOWN, GA
a multi-million dollar manufacturer and distributor of Athletic Team Wear
Cost Accountant, 2003-2008
Handled day-to-day issues related to standard costs. Performed analysis and interpretation of operational performance.
Analyzed cost variances and communicated results. Assisted with monthly /yearly financial closing.
 Oversaw the creation of standard costs for over 15,000 sku’s and 750 product cost summaries valued at $25M.
 Proactive leader in the development and completion of Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
 Effective manipulation of voluminous data via advanced data mining tools such as Excel V-Lookups, PivotTables, and Queries.
Highlights
o Streamlined costing process 20% by better utilization of resources.
o Recommended guidelines and procedures to change method of costing of overhead to management by utilization of Activity
Based Costing (ABC).
o Designed /maintained database to track over 500 import shipments by utilization of Excel Queries and PivotTables.

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o “Excel Champion” throughout company by mentoring peers and managers on how to better utilize these tools.
NEWMARK INTERNATIONAL — ESTILL, SC.
a multi-million dollar manufacturer of fiberglass lightening poles
Plant Controller, 2001-2002
Directed the creation of standard product costs. Reviewed daily AP and AR invoices from accounting clerks. Prepared
monthly journals and accruals. Coordinated monthly/year-end physical inventories.
 Developed standard product costs for 750 sku’s and 5 major work centers.
 Reported manufacture problems of non-valued costs to management.
Highlights
o Contributed to the daily Lean Manufacturing meetings by providing graphical key metrics.
o Reduced costs by $25K to $50K per month by implementation of new cost controls.
ALBION INDUSTRIES — NEWNAN, GA.
a multi-million dollar manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels
Senior Cost Accountant, 1999-2001
Managed the JDEdwards (JDE) standard cost module. Prepared reports and analysis of monthly expenses, variances, and
inventories. Prepared monthly journals to record labor allocations. Coordinated the annual physical inventory.
 Prepared and presented quarterly operating report of 2 plants and over 50 major work centers to management.
 Oversaw and reviewed all proposed new products and engineering system changes.
 Manipulation of voluminous data via advanced data mining tools such as using Microsoft Access.
Highlights
o Reduced standard costs variance 75% by implementing ABC for overhead absorption
o Developed engineering or real costs for Sales Engineering by utilizing features in JDE.
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL — CARROLLTON, GA
a multi-million plant of a billion dollar Tier 1 automotive parts supplier
Plant Cost Analyst/Accountant, 1998-1999
Examined costs to ascertain distribution of program costs. Classified labor, material and overhead costs. Analyzed actual
versus standard variance analysis. Computed estimates of new or proposed program costs. Recorded COGS and inventory
general journals. Coordination of the quarterly physical inventory.
 Prepared operating cost accounting reports for a $50M annual revenue automotive plant with 5 major program group.
 Collaborated with continuous improvement team.
Highlights
o Re-engineered absorption of manufacturing overhead by utilizing ABC.
Education
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY — AUGUSTA, GA.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Volunteerism: Church Mission Projects (Yard Sale and Pumpkin Patch), Youth Soccer and Youth Baseball, Former Boy Scout Scoutmaster.