Kristen B. Edecker

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Lee, IL **530

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OBJECTIVE

. A challenging accounting position that fully utilizes my analytical,

leadership, and interpersonal skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Twenty-one years of corporate accounting experience

. Eighteen years of supervisory experience

. Personal computer experience includes Microsoft Excel, Word,

PowerPoint, Outlook, and Lotus Notes

. Excellent attention to detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 - 2010 Rochelle Foods, Rochelle, IL

Cost Accountant

. Managed cost functionality for a food products

manufacturer

. Maintained bill of material accuracy

. Analyzed daily product cost comparisons

. Reviewed/maintained package supply variance

. Coordinated weekly cycle counts and investigated variances

. Supervised two staff members with regards to billing and

cost testing functions

. Balanced in-transit inventory between plants

. Established procedures for all activity at one remote

warehouse location

2001 - 2007 Engineered Storage Products, DeKalb, IL

Accounting Manager

. Managed accounting functionality for a manufacturer of

storage tanks

. Prepared monthly financial statements and balance sheet

account reconciliations

. Coordinated fixed asset accounting for five plants

. Coordinated an annual physical inventory valued at $5

million

. Supervised three staff members in regards to accounts

payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and credit

functionality

. Assumed lead responsibility during two bank audits and one

outside audit per year

1998 - 2001 CNH Global (formerly Case Corporation), Maple Park, IL

Accounting Analyst

. Managed all accounting functionality for an agronomic

service division of CNH

. Prepared monthly financial statements and annual budgets

. Monitored fixed asset listing and coordinated fixed asset

inventories for multiple locations

. Supervised three staff members in regards to billing

functionality, receivables collections, and accounts

payable

. Established procedures for the division to ensure

compliance with corporate requirements for purchasing,

capitalization of assets, and revenue recognition

1995 - 1997 UARCO, Inc., DeKalb, IL

Financial Analyst

. Managed all accounting functions for a computer/office

supply division of UARCO, Inc.

. Prepared monthly financial statements and annual budgets

. Coordinated annual physical inventory of 7000 computer and

office supply items

. Monitored fixed asset listing

. Supervised seven staff members in regards to billing

functionality, miscellaneous receivables collections, and

credit decisions

. Coordinated the implementation of an IBM AS/400 computer

system in April 1996, including training of all associates

and development of new procedures

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1993 - 1994 UARCO, Inc., DeKalb, IL

Coordinator of AS/400 Conversion

. Coordinated the development of AS/400 software

. Acted as a liaison between information systems and the user

environment

. Scheduled meetings with all departments to determine system

requirements

1989 - 1993 UARCO, Inc., DeKalb, IL

Accounting Supervisor

. Supervised staff members in all accounting functions,

including billing, accounts payable, general ledger,

budgets, miscellaneous receivables, payroll, fixed assets,

and credit.

. Assumed responsibility for mainframe computer operations

1988 - 1989 UARCO, Inc., DeKalb, IL

Staff Accountant

. Worked on accounting projects as assigned

1987 - 1988 UARCO, Inc., DeKalb, IL

Credit Clerk

. Created new customer accounts and monitored credit status

EDUCATION

1987 Aurora University, Aurora, IL

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

1985 Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL

Associate of Science, Business Emphasis

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