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Michael Trauterman

Saint Charles

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at THE BOEING COMPANY, excelling in financial reporting and US GAAP compliance. Proven track record in leading teams to optimize processes. Strong collaborator with a passion for cost analysis and internal controls, driving operational excellence across global entities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant - International Accounting

THE BOEING COMPANY
Hazelwood
05.2010 - Current
  • Supervise general accounting processes for various global entities, focusing on execution of monthly account reconciliations, assessment and approval of standard journal entries, required closing activities, and ensuring US GAAP/Local GAAP compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with finance and accounting functions to facilitate management of cost flow and ensure program costing is optimized and comprehended.
  • Coordinate with external auditors in annual audit process through provision of requested materials and timely response to inquiries, and composing financial statements compliant with local GAAP regulations.
  • Facilitated successful transitions of accounting functions to three third-party BPOs. Led teams in developing comprehensive training plans for efficient knowledge transfer. Provided on-site support to ensure smooth completion of transition processes.
  • Currently leading a team responsible for creating centralized billing reconciliation hub for Boeing's international entities. Formulated scalable processes that achieved 75% deployment across managed entities, allowing accounting teams to concentrate on addressing significant billing issues to ensure operational excellence.

Accountant - St. Louis Payment Services

THE BOEING COMPANY
Hazelwood
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Conducted monthly account reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Provided cost assurance support for invoice alignment with program charging, including direct coordination with program finance
  • Ensured compliance with US government cost allowability requirements through detailed oversight.

Accountant - Enterprise Supplier Profile Admin

THE BOEING COMPANY
Hazelwood
02.2006 - 08.2007
  • Maintained supplier profile tools, including SCII and BEST, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Facilitated transition of work statements from Wichita to St. Louis for enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive process documentation to clarify transactional tasks versus control functions.
  • Co-led project transitioning transactional processing to WIPRO BPO, optimizing service delivery.

Bookkeeper

Industrial Capital, Inc.
St. Louis
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Processed vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments for all transactions.
  • Reconciled bank statements with company accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Assisted in payroll processing to guarantee accurate employee compensation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
12-2004

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis
01-2003

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • US GAAP compliance
  • Cost analysis
  • Account reconciliation
  • Statutory reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Internal controls
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline

Accountant - International Accounting

THE BOEING COMPANY
05.2010 - Current

Accountant - St. Louis Payment Services

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2007 - 05.2010

Accountant - Enterprise Supplier Profile Admin

THE BOEING COMPANY
02.2006 - 08.2007

Bookkeeper

Industrial Capital, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Missouri-St. Louis

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Missouri-St. Louis

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