1. SPENCER PEAKS, CPA
1193 LONDONERRY LN. APT 1724 GREENWOOD, IN 46142
260-437-0140 ▪ spencer.j.peaks@gmail.com
Executive Summary
Proven Finance and Accounting professional known for sourcing difficult accounting issues and finding
solutions to complex problems. In just 3 years, due to participation in a development program, has gained
experience in manufacturing finance, PFR, mergers and acquisitions, strategic accounting policy, and most
recently, corporate accounting and accounting systems integration.
Experience
Senior Accountant ▪ May, 2015 - Present
Cummins, Inc.-North American Distribution ▪ 500 Jackson St, Columbus, IN 47201
 Led the integration of two distributors during acquisition into the CMI chart of accounts through the
use of special accounting software, eliminating approximately 90% of the issues associated with prior
acquisitions
 Condensed the balance sheet account reconciliation process from two weeks to two days by
leveraging and learning about the features of new software and organizing relevant data
 Led project and developed mechanism for reporting and analyzing managed expenses for corporate
cost centers
 Designed and implemented controls to ensure Revenue and SAR/COS reporting accuracy to aid
external audit team
 Led the investigation of reporting variances after the implementation of a new accounting software
and reported findings to management which led to an initiative to develop a new solution for all of
North American Distribution
 Prepared routine Journal Entries and performed regular month end responsibilities
 Managed Environmental Escrow Claims process
Financial Analyst-Financial Development Program ▪ February, 2013 – February 2015
Cummins, Inc. ▪ 500 Jackson St, Columbus, IN 47201
 Rotated through 4 separate Cummins locations in positions which include plant accounting and
finance, Corporate Accounting Policy, and PFR
 Authored the Cummins Acquisition handbook which was hailed by Price Waterhouse Cooper as Best
in Class among Fortune 200 companies and is used as an accounting guide for all Cummins, Inc.
Acquisitions
 Participated on a cross-plant project team at Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina to reduce
facilities costs by approximately $500,000
 Improved Accounts Receivable Past Due Reporting template for the Distribution Corporate Credit
Manager
 Led the annual physical inventory process for over 20 Cummins’ sites
 Prepared data and presentations for Distribution leadership which were presented to the CFO

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Munitions Specialist ▪ July, 2009 – July 2015
United States Air Force-Indiana Air National Guard
 Deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation
Inherent Resolve
 Promoted to staff sergeant while deployed
 Led Munitions operations to build and deliver munitions against constant stress and time pressures
 Developed less experienced airman and acted as a conduit to leadership regarding troop morale
 Honor Graduate from Basic Training and Technical school
Skills
 Certified Public Accountant
 Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Oracle Systems
 Team Leadership and project management
 Establishing communications processes for teams working in multiple locations
 Advanced Microsoft Excel User
 Proven ability to research and solve difficult accounting issues
 Planning, Forecasting and Reporting experience
 High level presentation skills
 GAAP and GAAP research and application
Education
Purdue University
December, 2012 ▪ B.S. Accounting
 GPA: 3.33/4.00
 Raised $500 for Habitat for Humanity
 Member: Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity
 Winner of Cummins’ Case Competition
 Internship at Cummins Inc as a pricing analyst