Manager Accounting
Resume:
SANDRA K. KUBES
**********@*********.***
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
BAKER TILLY Feb 2011 - Present
(Minneapolis, MN) Contractor
Contract employee for a company called L-1 Identity Solutions which
provides identity solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies and
businesses to enhance security. Primary responsibilities included revenue
recognition on large projects using such methods as percentage of
completion and milestone or event. Prepare month end journal entries.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations. Prepare various
schedules for the monthly reporting package. Responsible for the
calculation of management fees.
DRIVELINE RETAIL MERCHANDISING, INC Jun. 2008 - Sept 2010
(Plymouth, MN) Accounting Manager
Manage and oversee the close process including maintenance and upload of
financial data. Review and prepare journal entries and account
reconciliations. Manage and prepare consolidated financial information for
the Investors. Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure
appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met.
Oversee and manage accounts payable and banking activities. Responsible for
the calculation and disbursement of various rebates and commissions. Work
with all levels of management to understand the financial results including
trend analysis. Responsible for reviewing and prioritizing the work of 3
staff, including hiring, training and professional development.
GELCO INFORMATION NETWORK/CONCUR Mar. 2006 - Jun. 2008
(Eden Prairie, MN) Accounting Manager
Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, close process including
maintenance and upload of financial data. Review and prepare journal
entries and account reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and
statistical information for the Board of Directors and creditors.
Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure appropriate
internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met. Work with
all levels of management to understand the financial results.
SUPERVALU INC Aug. 2002 - Mar 2006
(Eden Prairie, MN) Fixed Asset Accounting
Supervisor
Oversee all aspects of over 3.4 billion in fixed assets including review of
over 17,000 account reconciliations, developing and evaluating internal
controls. Actively involved in identifying and establishing controls
surrounding Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives. Establish and enforce policies and
procedures related to the fixed asset department. Responsible for various
monthly and quarterly fixed asset reporting. Responsible for reviewing and
prioritizing the work of 12 staff, including hiring, training and
professional development. Heavily Involved with internal and external
auditors.
UNITED HEALTH GROUP. Aug. 1999 - Jun. 2002
(Edina, MN)
(United HealthCare) Liaison Accounting Manager (Aug. 1999 - Jun.
2002)
Responsible for reviewing and prioritizing the work of accounting staff
including hiring, training and professional development of the staff.
Developing and evaluating internal accounting controls, ensure that
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are utilized in financial
transactions. Serve as liaison to coordinate the flow of financial
information between Plan personnel, senior management and corporate
accounting. Generate complete set of financial information, review and
analyze results. Review and manage preparation of audit work papers and
tax packages. Coordinate reinsurance efforts on behalf of Health Plan
Accounting including training, communication of process changes and working
with appropriate managers to ensure timely reporting. Manage the quarterly
and annual statutory filing for three HMO's.
CARLSON COMPANIES, INC. May 1985 - Aug. 1999
(Plymouth, MN)
(Carlson Travel Group) Financial Accounting Manager (Jan. 1992 - Aug.
Senior Financial Analyst 1999)
(Jan. 1989 - Jan.
1992)
Responsible for general ledger accounting function along with managing
month-end closing and reporting processes. Prepare financial statements as
well as analyze divisional results. Work with executive management and
branch managers to review financial results. Work extensively with
internal and external auditors. Establish and enforce policies and
procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting
requirements are met. Prepare annual budget and related variance analysis
for executive management. Hire, supervise and train a staff up to nine.
(Consumer Promotions) Supervisor, Billing (June 1987 - Jan.
Department 1989)
Operations Accountant/Analyst (May 1985 - June
1987)
Responsible for all aspects of billing functions in a fast paced
environment. Worked directly with clients and sales staff in resolving
various billing issues. Promoted a positive team environment and
significantly improved department morale. Maintained cost accounting and
fixed asset systems. Prepared various divisional reports. Functioned as
accounting liaison for plant operations. Prepared various account
reconciliations. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 12.
K-TEL INTERNATIONAL Sep. 1983 - May 1985
(Plymouth, MN)
Royalty Accounting Supervisor (Mar. 1984 - May
Royalty Accountant 1985)
(Sep. 1983 - Mar.
1984)
Prepared financial statements and quarterly Controller's Reporting Manual.
Prepared all quarterly royalty statements. Responsible for all aspects of
a joint venture including general ledger, cash receipts, disbursements and
cash flow analysis. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of four.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Skilled in using both mainframe and PC-based
accounting applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, FRX, Solomon,
PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Lawson, Platinum, McCormick & Dodge, Oracle, Matrix
and Tech 7 travel accounting systems.
Accomplishments and Expertise
. Key individual in tightening controls and processes resulting in a
shortened close process for both Driveline and Concur.
. Key member of establishing and implementing Sarbanes Oxley controls.
. Skilled and experienced in hiring, training, and supervising employees.
Able to coordinate and focus the efforts of a work group and promote
positive team environment.
. Integrated accounting systems, hired and trained necessary staff as a
result of an acquisition.
. Key team member in the implementation and training of Oracle general
ledger.
. Participated in the implementation of Tech 7 (wholesale travel accounting
system) and Matrix (travel accounting) System
. Received 1995 Imperial Honor Award and selected finance employee of the
quarter for process improvements made within the Carlson Travel
Accounting Department.
. Fast learner and good communicator, with strengths in the areas of
decision making, conflict management and problem solving.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY BS - Accounting/Business Administration Aug. 1982
(Winona, MN)
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