Lori Swanson

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About Lori Swanson

RETIRED** Experienced Controller with a demonstrated history of working in the small & medium sized companies. Strong accounting professional skilled in Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Business Process Improvement, and Forecasting. Being an analytical person, I look at all sides of a situation to come up with the best solution. I enjoy a challenge or large project. As an Accountant I am not afraid to pull out the T Accounts to help solve difficult transactions when needed. I go above and beyond to fulfill responsibilities, and deadlines. I enjoy learning about all aspects of the company and manufacturing process. It’s essential to have an understanding of how things work to be able to analyze the monthly results. I am experienced with ERP and other software implementations. I believe in using the tools at hand to make day to day work life easier. Pivot tables, SQL views linked to Excel spreadsheets are some of my favorites. Skills: Monthly Close and Financial Package Reporting, Intragroup Reconciliations, Cash flow Management, ERP & other software implementations, Process improvement, Team Leadership, Financial Planning & Analysis, External Audit coordination, Inventory Control, Cost Accounting, Payroll processing, Human Resources and IT management.