Lawrence J. Markowski
**** *. ******* **** - **** 1C, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 224-***-**** / Email: ***********@***.***
STRENGTHS:
10+ years of accounting experience, superior time-management and
organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, capability of
handling multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage projects
independently, computer skills utilizing Quatro Pro for Windows, Excel,
and Micro Control.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
ARIZONA PROTECTION AGENCY, Phoenix, AZ - Security Guard / Level-7Clearance
. Guard Bureau of Census facility with access to all departments
. Monitor security cameras for unusual activity
. X-ray scan technician, identifying acceptable and prohibited items
. Front gate duties, including appointment screenings and deliveries
VILLAGE OF ROSEMONT, Rosemont, IL - Senior Accountant
. Prepared and reviewed annual budget
. Reconciled monthly bank statements
. Maintained and input data for month-end accounting
. Assisted with centralized fund-accounting system utilizing HTE software
and AS/400 computer
. Prepared sales tax returns
. Collected tax payments from hotels and restaurants within the village of
Rosemont
TEMP AGENCIES - Various Accounting Positions
. Managed daily and monthly accounting operations for various companies and
organizations
. Responsible for all aspects of accounting, including cash receipts, cash
disbursements, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, sales journals,
petty cash, sales reports, weekly payroll, and all accounting procedures
through general ledger
. Maintained commission against draw accounts on salesmen
. Prepared and filed quarterly and annual payroll taxes
. Collected past due accounts
THOMSON NEWSPAPERS INC., Des Plaines, IL - Staff Accountant
. Instrumental in managing the changeover from a manual to an automated
fixed asset system
. Handled all fixed assets for 110 newspaper locations
. Prepared month-end financial statements
CONTINENTAL WHITE CAP, INC, Chicago, IL - Operations Accountant
. Prepared and input of 225 journal entries per month
. Prepared month-end financial statements
. Generated month-end account analyses
. Reconciled 150 employee monthly expense accounts
. Disbursed and reconciled petty cash account
. Coordinated employee relocations for field-service and sales personnel
. Reviewed accounts payable invoices for sales and use-tax compliance
. Transmitted monthly sales reports to corporate office
EDUCATION:
ILLINOIS BENEDICTINE COLLEGE, Lisle, IL
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Degree