Benjamin J.

Fetter
463 Parkview Drive (330) 347-7460
Smithville, OH 44677 bfb9dbd0@westpos
t.net
OBJECTIVE and QUALIFICATIONS
To utilize my skills in Accounting, Finance and Management
Salary Requirements: $35,000 - $45,000
More than twenty years of corporate management and accounting experience which i
ncludes knowledge of accounting methods and procedures, analysis, and compilatio
n and formatting. Well organized. Experienced in a wide range of computerized
functions including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus, and various accounti
ng
programs.
SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Financial Management Oversight of all accounting functions. Proficient in tax m
anagement, asset/liability management, budget preparation, cash flow analysis, f
inancial statements, payroll management, and tax preparation. Experienced in n
ew product cost analysis and inventory reporting.
Personnel Management Managed company roster averaging 24 employees. Oversight
of all personnel issues, to include Payroll and Worker's Compensation.
Sales Development Met with established and potential clients to provide needs a
ssessment, determining building design, cost estimate and time schedule. Design
ed proposals for presentation. Maintained sales goals and marketing strategies.
Project Management Oversight of commercial construction projects ( e.g. $4.75
million, 250,000 s.f. distribution center for Hoover Company in North Canton, Oh
io.)
Public Relations Maintained involvement in community efforts with organizations
such as the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Goodwill Industries, and local
chambers of commerce.
Achievements Top 100 Metal Building Contractors in U. S. 1993, 1995; Presidents
Advisory council- Varco-Pruden Buildings, Inc. 1995-1997; V-P Buildings Norther
n Division Roundtable Member 2000-2002; Associated Builders and Contractors- Nor
thern Ohio Chapter.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Campbell Construction, Inc. - Wooster, Ohio
2003-Pres.
Accounts Manager / Safety Director
Tracked job costs on multiple construction projects with comparative analysis of
actual and budgeted costs. Periodic audits of purchases, payables, and receiva
bles. Sorted, classified, and posted supplier invoices to the proper job accoun
ts. Assisted in preparation of weekly payroll and posting of labor costs to app
ropriate project divisions.
Also assisted in preparation of payroll taxes. Maintained company safety progra
m including on-site safety inspections and safety training.
GMR Builders Inc - Massillon, Ohio
2002-2003
Chief Estimator and Safety Director
Calculated material and labor costs for projects using established blueprints an
d specifications. Prepared formal bid proposals. Conducted on-site safety insp
ections. Prepared and filed safety reports. Implemented drug-free policy. Est
ablished testing procedures for company employees.
Fetter & Sons, Inc. - Smithville, Ohio
1993-2002
Co-Owner and General Manager
Provided oversight of all construction company operations. Maintained existing
and developed new client relations, providing consultation, design, costs and sc
heduling. Oversaw all financial functions. Administered company safety program
s.

Fetter and Sons, Inc - Smithville, Ohio

1983-1993
Bookkeeper
Maintained financial functions, providing preliminary financial statements, payr
oll tax returns, general ledger management, payroll systems management, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, job cost analysis, and budget projections.
Stahl Division of Scott-Fetzer Co.
1981-1983
Cost Accountant
Prepared manufacturing cost reports. Participated in cost analysis. Assisted i
n periodic inventory counts.

EDUCATION
Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 1980
[B.A.: Accounting; B.S.: Business Management]
3.0 Overall G.P.A.

References available upon request.