Project Manager Accounting
Resume:
Karen S. Muccioli
*********@*****.***
Perryopolis, PA 15473
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated with over 12 years of experience developing and implementing financial
systems, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve P&L
scenarios. Possess strong organizational and analytical skills and have the ability
to work effectively and accurately under deadline-oriented environments. Possess
strong knowledge and experience in various financial and accounting areas.
Proficient in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices;
cost-reduction, and automation. Experienced in various finance related functions
with strong computer skills.
Education
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
MBA Program, August 2003 - July 2005, expect to complete program in 2011
California University of PA
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration - Major Finance /
Minor Accounting, graduated May 1994
Completed Becker CPA Course and passed two parts of the CPA exam
Professional Experience
Assistant Controller, 9/2006 to Present
Sensus USA, Uniontown, PA
Coordinate, administer, and control the financial operations of the Shared
Service Finance organization, supporting 4 primary divisions and multiple
corporate entities.
Manage various areas of finance, including Consolidations, Audits, General
Accounting, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Inventory, Fixed-Asset,
Capital Project Tracking, and SOX Compliance all in accordance with GAAP
standards.
Coordinate timely processing of vendor invoices and expense reports, in
accordance with the corporate travel policy. Approve weekly payments
through check/ACH. Initiate and/or release all wire payments.
Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative
environment that improved productivity, individual accountability, team
morale, and reduced the closing window.
Manage the timely completion of all month-end closing responsibilities.
Prepare annual budget and develop analysis tools for P&L management.
Monitor and analyze spending variances to budget.
Prepare financial forecasts, and outlooks. Liaison with business
controllers to coordinate monthly closing, accurate financial reporting,
and day to day operation activities.
Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and
operating procedures.
Responsible for identifying and remediating control gaps within all areas
of the business. Develop and maintain internal controls. Documented
process flowcharts and narrative procedures necessary to ensure compliance
with SOX requirements.
Developed key performance metrics within each area to establish benchmarks,
identify issues and opportunities, and meet set goals.
Complete Balance Sheet reviews with account analysis and reconciliations;
prepare financial reporting packages, reserve analysis, and external audit
support.
Coordinate the activities of internal and external auditors in order to
meet requests timely and test key controls.
Maintain a strong relationship with IT in order to implement system
controls, validations, and automations.
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Corporate Accountant, 6/2004 to 9/2006
Allegheny Energy, Greensburg, PA
. Lead the development, analysis, and timely delivery of financials and
monthly reports.
Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement to business
budgeting, cost, and profitability reporting.
Implemented improvements to timeliness and efficiency of the close process,
decreasing the time to over a week earlier.
Lead the coordination of providing and explaining accounting data to
independent auditors for their review.
Analyze accounting information and determine applicability of accounting
policies, practices, and procedures.
Establish work processes and controls to properly manage risk of
transactions for business expenses and capital spending.
Review Sarbanes Oxley control activities and transaction details with the
internal and PWC auditors to prevent deficiencies.
Participated in developing, reviewing, and implementing accounting
procedures and computer software applications.
Created an Access database to improve the efficiency of preparing the
salary and wage analysis for the management book.
Worked with the SAP team to define processes within the critical business
process cycles for implementation.
General Accountant/Financial Analyst, 1/2002 to 5/2004
Sony Electronics, Mount Pleasant, PA
Facilitate introduction of new projects and procedures to gain accuracy and
efficiency in the closing process.
Developed, prepared, analyzed, and maintained financial information,
distributing financials and monthly reports.
Prepared intercompany billings and reconciliations between divisions.
Responsible for overseeing the closing process to ensure that the divisions
meet the set deadlines.
Prepared original and revised budgets for various divisions, developing
ways to accurately report headcount and labor costs.
Reconciled 6 years of cash transactions resulting in a positive P&L impact
of $500,000.
Coordinated a capitalization catch-up project of over $40 million of
assets.
Prepared Monthly Trial Balance, P&L flux analysis, and account
reconciliations for month-end closing.
Accounting Specialist / Payroll Administrator, 8/1997 to 12/2001
Sony Electronics - American Video Glass, Mount Pleasant, PA
Compiled journal entries and reconciled Balance Sheet accounts for monthly
closing accuracy.
Project Manager for implementing the 4.0 Kronos Time and Attendance system.
Successfully developed the fixed asset area, implemented FAS Encore system,
and capital tracking system.
Responsible for monthly closing activities and supported A/R, A/P,
Purchasing, Cost, and Payroll areas.
Assistant Manager, 1/1994 to 8/1997
Eat n' Park Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA
. Managed approximately 100 employees maintaining all responsibilities
to run the restaurant within each area.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word,
Outlook), BPCS, Hyperion, Kronos Time and Attendance, ADP/Payforce,
Spreadsheet Server, and E-Dash. Experience with Oracle Applications,
Crystal Report Writer, Vista Reporting, SMAPS, Business Objects, People
Soft, People Tools, Treasury Workstation, Cognos, OSABA, SAP, and One View.
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