Julian Barraza

Accounting and Supply Chain professional with 20+ years of experience in inventory accounting, variance analysis, budgeting support, and financial reporting within manufacturing and logistics environments. Proven expertise in analyzing price/quantity variances, cost drivers, and inventory discrepancies. Advanced user of SAP • JD Edwards • AS/400 • Business Objects • Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUP) • n/Vision • GARAP • WMS

Financial Analyst | Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Coordinator - YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA - El Paso, TX

(2008-01 - 2025-01)

• Analyzed operational and freight costs, identifying variances and improving cost accuracy by resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinated with procurement and operations teams to reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and receipts, enhancing vendor relationship management and cost control.
• Prepared and presented manufacturing expense reports and budget variance analyses to support business decision-making and cost optimization.
• Managed month-end journal entries, including multi-currency exchange gains/losses, ensuring accurate financial statements across regional operations.
• Supported financial data integrity and timely processing for 30+ affiliates, contributing to consolidated financial reporting and compliance.

Financial Analyst / Purchasing & Planning Analyst / Inventory Control Analyst - CARDINAL HEALTHCARE CORP. - El Paso, TX

(1995-01 - 2007-01)

• Reconciled inventory balances with general ledger, analyzed cost variances, and prepared adjustment journal entries to maintain financial accuracy.
• Led physical inventory audits, supporting comprehensive financial forecasting and inventory valuation for supply chain planning.
• Conducted root-cause analyses to resolve discrepancies impacting cost control and financial reporting integrity.
• Collaborated with planning and supply chain teams to monitor demand trends and their financial implications, facilitating informed business strategy development.
• Identified and resolved recurring invoice variances, improving cost accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
• Strengthened internal controls through consistent G/L reconciliation and audit support.
• Improved visibility of freight and operational cost drivers through detailed reporting.
• Prepared manufacturing expense reports and analyzed monthly cost performance.
• Generated and presented manufacturing variance reports (budget vs. actual) during month-end close.
• Processed journal entries for inventory and intercompany expenses.
• Reconciled out-of-balance accounts and investigated cost discrepancies.

Operations Specialist Second Class (E-5) - United States Navy

(1989-01 - 1992-01)

• 1989 – 1992 (Active Duty), plus 7 years Active Reserves
• Served on active-duty including deployment in the Gulf War.
• Promoted to Non-Commissioned Officer; managed, trained, and mentored junior personnel.
• Honorably discharged.

M.S. - Supply Chain Management - East Texas A&M University

B.S. - Business Accounting - University of Phoenix (2001-02)