LOIS E. GOGOLYA
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
SUMMARY
Extensive diversified experience in corporate accounting with
formal accounting training through Duquesne University. Experience in
inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting
systems, general ledger, financial statements, and tax reporting. A
comprehensive background includes administrative and office management as
well as employee benefits. Additional skills include typing, word
processing, data entry via CRT and personal computer in addition to
networked systems. Microsoft Office Products, Sage Master Builder, Lotus 1-
2-3, dBase III, Word, Q&A, ACCPAC, Poise, QuickBooks, Peach Tree, and Real
World Accounting are only a few examples of the software package
experience. These include Window based programs as well as DOS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2004-2010 Entity Consisting Of - AARON CONTRACTING INC.
(ROB-BERN ASSOCIATES INC., ROB-BERN II INC.) -
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
CONTROLLER
Responsible for the operation of the main office including direction of
accounting staff. Extensive work with General Ledger, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable (AIA), Job Costing, Inventory, and Payroll, Worked
with CPA'S and attorneys gathering necessary information. Accountable for
union reporting, state and federal reporting including payroll in
multiple states. Worked directly with the owner.
2003-2004 ROHN & ASSOCIATES DESIGN, INC
Pittsburgh, Pa 15236
ACCOUNTANT
Control the regular accounting obligations of Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable, and General Ledger. Assists with any duty that is
necessary to help expedite the ongoing financial information necessary to
operate an architect and consulting firm.
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2000-2003 LAW OFFICES OF DONALD S. MAZZOTTA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Responsible for the EDI and Accounting functions of a small law practice.
These duties include the transmittal of electronic information between law
practices throughout the country. The complete accounting functions to
financial statements.
1999-2000 V-P ENERGY INC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Worked with the controller regarding the regular accounting obligations of
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger. Assisted with
any duty that was necessary to help expedite the ongoing financial
information necessary to operate a business.
1994-1999 ENSERCH ENERGY SERVICES/TXU ENERGY, INC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GAS ACCOUNTANT
Coordinate the monthly billing of natural gas shipments to customers of
several pipelines. Balance the receivables and payables of these shipments
making sure the production and receipts are in balance with pipeline
statements and other computerized information. Audit the information
flowing into the general ledger through special computer programs and
balancing techniques. My supervisor was the Vice President of Finance.
1991-1994 ROBERT HALF AND ASSOCIATES
(Temp-Work) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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1988-1991 DEBOLT UNLIMITED TRAVEL SERVICES
Homestead, Pennsylvania
CONTROLLER/OFFICE MANAGER
Coordinated the day-to-day operations of a nine person travel/bus company
office. This included the purchase of office equipment, telephone system,
computer software and hardware, and the overseeing of general office
practice including the hiring of normal office staff. Converted a manual
bookkeeping system into a computerized system for two individual companies.
Reconstructed books of original entry for two companies from the ruble of
a devastating fire. My supervisor was the President.
1987-1988 FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER
Coordinated the complete clerical organization for a financial planning
investment office. Accountable for total manual accounting system through
financial statements including payroll and payroll taxes. Experience with
back office broker/dealer functions as well as secretarial duties.
1985-1987 MICRO TRAINING SPECIALISTS CO.,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Complete responsibility regarding accounts payable, accounts receivable,
general ledger, financial statements, payroll taxes and calculations,
installed and maintained control of software inventory. Computerized
accounting system. Bank reconciliation.
1984-1985 UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Under contract with United States Steel Corporation, working as an Intake
Coordinator monitored eligibility requirements. Directed clerical and
intake staff in coordinating, interviewing, and determining eligibility of
clients in a joint program between Allegheny County Department of Federal
Programs and United States Steel Corporation.
Additional skill in typing basic word processing, with ability to type
accurately at 60 plus words per minute.
MAINTENANCE OF STANDARD, MON VALLEY WORKS
Developed inventory values for the Mon Valley System. Communicated with
vendors and plant personnel to obtain accurate information in developing
proper rates. Incorporated systems of six plants into one mechanized
inventory and cost above system. Advised systems personnel of changes
needed to incorporate new accounting procedures.
MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS, HOMESTEAD WORKS
Provided assistance to Industrial Engineers on the maintenance and
application of corporate standards for the standard cost system.
Established inventory rates for Homestead Plant during general revisions.
Coordinated coding of product cost and rates for billing purposes.
Analyzed inventory rates and product costs for accuracy.
STANDARD COST
Reported production and consumption on a variety of facilities. Prepared
journal vouchers. Verified labor reporting. Submitted information for
plant and corporate reports. Controlled input to general and inventory
ledgers. Reconciled bank statements and petty cash fund.
PREPAID FREIGHT
Installed computerized systems to validate invoices and process payments
for controlling prepaid freight.
APPROPRIATION CONTROL
Processed invoices for payment after verification. Maintained property
ledger. Prepared journal vouchers for monthly closing. Assisted systems
personnel in installation of mechanized appropriation control System