MARY T. SCHUTZ

• **** E. Oakwood Dr., Wichita, KS 67208 • 316-***-**** • acumcm@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Versatile accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of accounting. Proven track record of excellence, efficiency and organization. Effective reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and oversight of accounts payable and government contracts. Detail-oriented accountant who flourishes under pressure. Exceptional accounting skills combined with proven ability to excel individually and in collaboration with others to achieve organizational goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Payables ● Billing ● Reconciliation ● Reporting ● Payroll ● Fixed Assets ● State Sales Tax

● Projects ● International Financial Reporting ● Pivot Tables

● Cash Management ● Process & Procedure ● Analysis ● Special Projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PIXIUS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, Wichita, KS

Bookkeeping Specialist, Oct 2015 – Apr 2016

Daily bank and credit card reconciliations for 2 companies

Entire accounts payable process for 5 companies

EXHIBIT ARTS LLC, Wichita, KS

Benefits Manager/Accounting Assistant, Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

Completed A/P, A/R, P/R, Billing for 8 government contracts

Reconciled 401(k) deposits monthly

Reconciled 6 credit card accounts monthly

Compiled and processed W-9’s & 1099's

Audited and corrected all accounting system lists

Compiled and submitted government contract required reports

Created and followed up on all purchase orders

Maintained and processed benefits packages for all company employees

Key Accomplishments:

Instituted accounting processes which increased productivity and efficiency

Accomplished various special projects

Created innovative accounting logs for management

Created pricing spreadsheets to obtain and retain admin contracts

VALHI, INC. (Waste Control Specialists), Dallas, TX

Accounting, May 2002 – Sep 2007

Reconciled balance sheet accounts

Recorded fixed assets and depreciation

Compiled and processed 1099’s

Prepared and processed monthly sales tax return

Answered monthly G/L review & schedule comments

Assisted other users with Navision software inquiries

Prepared and posted monthly J/E’s

Maintained user updates and setups for Navision

Key Accomplishments:

Led accounting software conversion and training

Executed entire A/P process for two companies

Completed special projects

COGNITIVE CONCEPTS, INC., Evanston, IL

Accounting, May 1999 – Jun 2001

Set up, tracked & computed monthly sales tax returns for 10 States

Reconciled balance sheet accounts

Prepared and posted all monthly J/E’s

Prepared, posted and deposited all cash receipts

Tracked fixed assets and recorded depreciation

Compiled and processed annual 1099 information

Key Accomplishments:

Supervised Receptionist & Order Entry Clerk

Executed entire A/P & A/R process, including month-end close

Assisted with software conversion and training

NORTH SUBURBAN CLINIC, Skokie, IL (Caremark, Inc. & Medpartners, Inc.)

Accounting Specialist, Sep 1994 – May 1999

Reconciled & closed A/P monthly

Performed entire A/P process weekly for two companies (200 checks per week)

Key Accomplishments:

Assisted with three software and G/L COA conversions

Assisted with G/L month end close, including acct. recons and J/E’s

Previous positions include Accounting Specialist for World Book Inc., (Syndication Division), Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk for Rent A Center of America, Inc., and Accounting Clerk for Town & Country Markets, Inc.

EDUCATION

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Oakton Community College, Skokie, IL

Collin County Community College, Frisco, TX

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Extensive courses and experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Certified State Sales Tax Training / Preventative Audit Account Management

10 Key

Accounting Software

Quick Books Professional

Peachtree

Solomon

Navision

Macola

Platinum

SAP

AS 400

MAS 90

FAS

ADP

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