Michael C.

Baker
8375 Marlboro Ave
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-6726
mcb19682000@yahoo.com
Objective A Position in Accounting or Purchasing

Summary of Skills
Professional Skills
Detail oriented Staff and Cost Accountant with a background across multiple industries and disciplines and
experience in financial modeling, budgeting, accounting, and forecasting.
 Accounts Payable  Tax Compliance  Cost Accounting
 Accounts Receivable  Process Documentation  Inventory Control
 Fixed Asset Accounting  Purchasing Controls  Payroll

Technical Skills
Flexible professional capable of using the latest technology to analyze and present data to users at all levels.
 Expert with MS Excel  ADP Pay Expert  SAP FI/CO
and Word
 MS Great Plains  JD Edwards Enterprise
Dynamics One

Experience
NutraSweet, Augusta GA Jun/2009-Feb/2010
Contractor/Senior Staff Accountant
Worked to support areas in transition.
• Accounts receivable collections
• Assisted cost accounting manager in developing cost standards

Augusta Sportswear, Grovetown, GA Mar/2008-Apr/2009

Cost Accountant
Improved process flows and documentation by improving communication across divisional lines.
Developed spreadsheets to track shipments and deliveries to assure proper approvals and timely accruals.
Reported capital expenditures on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Developed technology driven solutions to replace manual operations
• Directed analysis and reporting on mid year cost analysis to assist in pricing decisions

Grant Forest Products, Inc., Fairfax, SC May/2006-Feb/2008

Mill Accountant
Assisted with plant start up during 2006 and 2007. Developed control and reporting processes for new
manufacturing facility. Analyzed and reported on weekly and monthly start up goals, production and
efficiency results using JD Edwards ERP software, MS Excel, and MS Word. Analyzed and investigated
variances in inventory costs and stores consumption. Monitored and recorded capital acquisitions. Wrote
variety of spreadsheets and reports to analyze business processes.
• Worked with HR and IT departments to deploy ADP Payroll-JD Edwards General Ledger Interface
• Responsible for sales and use tax reporting to the state of South Carolina and 1099 forms to federal and
state authorities
• Responsible for mill financial statements including P&L and balance sheet
 Michael C. Baker
8375 Marlboro Ave
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-6726
mcb19682000@yahoo.com

Kronotex USA Holdings, Inc., Barnwell SC Oct/2004-May/2006

Plant Accountant/Cost Analyst
Assisted with plant start up during 2004 and 2005. Developed inventory and control plans and processes to
ensure proper valuation of inventory. Reported on weekly and monthly production and efficiency results
using SAP ERP software, MS Excel, and MS Word. Analyzed and investigated variances in inventory costs
and stores consumption. Monitored and recorded capital acquisitions. Wrote variety of spreadsheets and
reports to analyze business processes. Worked with credit card vendors to establish on-line reporting.
• Worked with HR and IT to implement new ADP payroll processing and costing system including G/L
interface
• Key user on SAP implementation team which oversaw successful deployment of software for plant
operations
• Established process for managing stores and raw materials usage

MAU, Inc., Augusta GA Feb/1998-Oct/2004

Senior Accountant
Developed and implemented improved cost reporting system allowing for faster reporting of period results.
Prepared and published financial statements and reports for review by senior management. Reconciled cash
accounts to ensure proper disbursements. Analyzed and reported on capital acquisitions. Wrote ad hoc
reports in MS Excel and Great Plains/FRX to analyze and report on data.
• Reduced close cycle from ten to seven days
• Wrote reports which allowed for faster input of key temp payroll data
• Improved internal auditing eliminated unnecessary expenditures with company credit cards

Hagood Avenue Baptist Church Oct/2000-Oct/2004

Treasurer
Paid part-time position involving management of all church finances totaling $500,000. Included
responsibilities for payroll and tax reporting for a staff of 6.

Cherry, Bekaert, and Holland, LLP, Augusta GA May/1997-Jan/1998

Staff Accountant, Auditing
Worked on internal audit staff for Richmond County, GA. Performed audit analysis for a variety of
business and non profit clients. Experience in spreadsheet work led to assignment to assist MAU with
budget development.

Goodson’s Accounting Service, Hartsville SC Feb/1997-May/1997

Independent Consultant
Prepared tax returns for corporate and individual clients. Recommended business process improvements.
Conducted fraud analysis for small business owner.

Education
BS in Business Administration/Accounting
Liberty University, Lynchburg VA