Shane Smith
About Shane Smith
Professional Title and Current Role
Shane Smith is currently a Cost Accountant at Emerson, located in Ash Flat, Arkansas, United States. He began this role in June 2021. In his capacity as a Cost Accountant, he is responsible for managing various financial operations including trial balance, internal audits, physical inventory, freight, and manufacturing operations.
Previous Roles and Experience
Shane Smith has accumulated extensive experience in accounting and finance, particularly within the aviation and aerospace industry. Prior to his current role at Emerson, he worked as a Senior Accountant at Tenneco in Paragould, Arkansas for 5 months in 2018. He also served as a Financial Analyst/Plant Controller in Wichita, Kansas Area from 2016 to 2017. Before that, he held the position of Accounting Supervisor/Accounting Manager in Kansas City, Missouri Area from 2014 to 2016 and worked as a Senior Accountant there from 2005 to 2014. His career began at Blue Valley Laboratories, where he worked as a Staff Accountant from 2001 to 2005.
Military Service
Shane Smith served in the United States Marine Corps as a Supply Admin and Operations Specialist from 1990 to 1993. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. During his service, he gained valuable experience in supply chain management and operational logistics, skills that have undoubtedly contributed to his career in accounting and finance.
Educational Background
Shane Smith holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas - College of Business, which he achieved from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, he earned an Associate's degree in Accounting from Arkansas State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. His formal education laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in various accounting and financial roles.
Skills and Expertise
Shane Smith is skilled in managing trial balances, conducting internal audits, overseeing physical inventory, freight operations, and managing manufacturing operations. His expertise spans across several critical areas in accounting and finance, reflecting his extensive experience accumulated over years in various roles and industries.