Manager Accounting
Resume:
KATHLEEN COLE
651-***-****; *******@***.***
Qualifications Profile
Highly organized and detail focused Accountant with track record of accurately and efficiently supporting overall
accounting activities
o Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, auditing, and human resource principles, A/P, A/R, F/A, payroll,
benefits, general ledger, invoicing, taxation issues, and regulatory compliance guidelines
o Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss statements, balance
sheets, cash forecasting, for management within strict deadlines
o Keen ability to analyze cost controls, providing timely and frequent financial information that supports corporate
goals and objectives
o Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and
productivity
o Excellent technology skills; quickly incorporate proprietary applications and new methodologies
Professional Experience
Vinco, Inc Forest Lake, MN
Accountant, December 2003 Present
Responsible for all aspects of human resources, benefit administration, and payroll for a 147
employee telecommunication contractor
o Created, implemented, and communicated HR policy, forms, and procedures
o Recruited, screened, and coordinated new employee orientation & training
o Processed exempt and non exempt payrolls, filed payroll taxes, prepared journal and
voucher entries, communicated payroll and benefit changes to employees, answered
employees questions regarding payroll and benefits
Assisted Owner/CFO with compiling company financial information
o Provided work direction and training for accounting clerks
o Prepared account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries
o Helped project managers with tracking and understanding their job costs
o Assisted with contract review, pre qualification packages, insurance/bonds, and
licenses
o Responsible for full charge bookkeeper duties for two additional companies Vinco’s
owners operate
o Corporate liaison for Vinco’s Fergus Falls, MN, and El Mirage, AZ, offices
o Worked with safety manager to ensure DOT and OSHA compliance
o Prepared requested work papers for external accounting auditors; DOL, DOT and
OSHA auditors
East Metro Integration District 6067 Maplewood, MN
Business Office Manager, March 2001 – July 2003
Sole business office manager who provided Superintendent with the necessary financial,
accounting, and recordkeeping services to facilitate the best possible education programs
o Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, tuition & special education
billing, collections, general ledger reconciliations, account analysis, journal entries,
budgeting
o Compiled monthly variance analysis, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow
reports. Reviewed reporting with Superintendent and presented to School Board
o Payroll and benefit administration (including work with collective bargaining units)
Professional Experience Continued
Waldoch crafts Forest Lake, MN
Sr. Staff Accountant, March 2000 – February 2001
Provided full financial support for four retail stores
o Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable
o Reconciled accounts, investigated discrepancies, and prepared variance reporting
o Prepared and reviewed the following reporting with Owner: balance sheet, income
statement, cash flow, aged receivable
o Coordinated quarterly inventory
Fair, Isaac and Company Arden Hills, MN
Accounting Manager/Supervisor, November 1998 – March 2000
Supervised accounting staff and oversaw financial operations for the Arden Hills MN office
o Supervised and provided accounting support and training to accounting staff
o Worked with division heads to ensure they understood their area’s financial information
o Interfaced with corporate headquarters to ensure reporting needs and deadlines were
met
o Lead software conversion from Solomon to Oracle Financial software
o Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g. banks, insurers, auditors)
o Constantly looked for ways to strengthen overall financial performance
Sr. Accountant, February 1994 – November 1998
Supported Accounting Manager with day to day financial operations
o Coordinated, supervised, reviewed and audited sub system (A/P, A/R, F/A) activities to
ensure correct coding proper approvals & proper period entry
o Looked for ways to streamline procedures and increase efficiencies
o Created G/L entries, balance sheet & expense analysis, monthly depreciation &
amortization schedules/entries, processed inter company transactions, bank
reconciliations, and cash forecasting
o Worked with HR to ensure communication of payroll information, 5500 reporting, 401
annual audit and employee communication and education
o Coordinated annual budget and mid year forecast. Provided divisions with
spreadsheets, prior year comparative data, and company “global” information for
baseline data. Worked with the accounting manager, president, division heads and
corporate headquarters to prepare and finalize budgets
o Assisted accounting supervisor with production of monthly financial statements,
including: income statements (company, division, and team level), balance sheet,
expense variance and revenue forecasts. Also produced roll forwards, variance
reports and audit work papers
o Worked with internal and external auditors, providing requested detail and work papers
Accountant, July 1992 – February 1994
Managed all aspects of accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets
Educational Background
College of St catherine, St Paul, MN, BA in Accounting
Minneapolis Business College, Roseville, MN, 10 Month Accounting Diploma
Lakewood Community college (now century college), White Bear Lake, MN, Associate in Arts Degree
Software Proficiencies
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, ADP (payroll), Hyperion (budgeting), FAS1000 (F/A)
Integrated accounting software packages: Open Systems, Retail Pro, Solomon, Oracle, QuickBooks, and Skyward
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