KATHLEEN SUMNER NUNO
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SUMMARY
Accounting and administration professional with an emphasis in general
ledger accounting and computerized information systems. Highly
motivated...known as a problem solver and proven performer. Strong
leadership and supervisory skills as well as a team player. Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written. Results oriented with a
strong desire to make a difference.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTESSA PREMIUM FOODS, INC., San Pedro, California
1998 - February 2010
Assistant Controller
Managed thirteen employees in the day to day activities of the Accounting
Department and the monthly and annual accounting closes. Developed and
implemented changes which increased efficiencies and internal controls and
reduced man-hours.
. Spearheaded project with other departments to streamline the billing
process. This reduced billing man-hours by 85% resulting in the
elimination of two positions.
. Created and executed a Sales Promotion System which made financial
reports more accurate and timely and enabled upper management to make
better informed business decisions.
. Improved everyday inefficiencies by implementing the use of automated
features such as EDI, ACH, laser checks, automated signatures and
automated AP check clearing.
. Migrated away from manual logs to using system generated data, including
implementing a Fixed Assets System. This resulted in more accurate and
timely data and reduced man-hours by 50%.
. Represented the Accounting Department in various projects designed to
improve efficiencies throughout the company. This included the "Work
Flow Process" project which identified and eliminated duplications and
inefficiencies.
KOO ( KOO ( ROO, INC., Los Angeles, California
1997 -1998
Assistant Controller
Managed fourteen employees in all aspects of Payroll, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, Revenue Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Financial
Reporting. Responsible for system developments and analyzing the
operations of over fifty restaurants.
Responsible for the successful integration of fourteen established and
twelve new restaurants into the Accounting Department.
( Involved in the implementation of a new Human Resource System.
API SECURITY, INC., El Segundo, California
1991-1997
Accounting Manager
Supervised seven staff members to ensure the timely issuance of accurate
financial statements. Served as the system's liaison for the accounting
staff. Responsible for the accounting of all revenues and accounts
receivable. Supervised the accounting for sales-type leases, the daily
balancing of Accounts Receivable and the filing of all personal property
tax returns.
Selected, designed, and implemented a client-server accounting package.
Ensured package met all business and accounting needs, designed new
reports, conducted comprehensive testing, developed training materials,
conducted classes and wrote procedures. Created new account structure to
assist management in making more informed business decisions.
Designed and implemented an automated lease accounting program, thereby
improving productivity for this function by 70%.
Developed, coordinated and accounted for the sale of company leases to
third parties, resulting in an increase in cash flow.
Received the "Accounting and Finance Employee of the Year Award" within the
first year of employment.
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ARCO, Long Beach and Los Angeles, California
1981-1991
Senior Financial Accountant--ARCO Transportation
Analyzed and performed all accounting activities associated with ARCO's 21%
interest in the $9 billion Trans Alaskan Pipeline. The monthly cash flow
for ARCO's share of this entity approximated $44 million with yearly
revenues of $530 million.
Instrumental in establishing a new automated financial system. Served as a
liaison between end-user organizations and technical staff to ensure
accurate interpretation of user requirements. As a result the data was
better controlled and more accessible.
Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements. Provided monthly,
quarterly and yearly financial data to internal users and government
agencies. Ensured this data was in compliance with GAAP, FERC, and Company
policies.
Senior Accountant--ARCO Transportation
Responsible for all accounting functions of a partnership in which ARCO
maintained a 57% share. This partnership generated $70 million in yearly
revenue.
Prepared, analyzed, and interpreted financial statements for internal and
external users.
Coordinated the design and implementation of an automated Accounts Payable
System. This resulted in a more streamlined and efficient check writing
process.
Financial Analyst--ARCO Products
Controlled, analyzed, reconciled and reported the financial activities of
the Debit Card Program.
Established accounting and operating control policies and procedures for
the start-up of ARCO's Debit Card Program.
Analyzed and controlled the Debit Card System to ensure it was performing
properly. Evaluated monthly financial data and issued performance reports
for management's review.
Financial Analyst/A.R. Supervisor--ARCO Products
Responsible for cash receipts and wire transfers received by Treasury and
supervised Accounts Receivable. Coordinated and redesigned a cash receipts
function which resulted in a more efficient operation through the reduction
of man-hours and the improvement of controls.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor--ARCO Products
Controlled and maintained the Accounts Receivable System to ensure data
integrity and controls. Developed and implemented new financial systems
including a mechanized Cash Sales System which resulted in improved
controls and reduced by 67% the number of hours required to complete this
function.
Accounts Receivable Group Leader--ARCO Products
Controlled and maintained the Accounts Receivable System to ensure data
integrity and existence of appropriate controls.
Accounts Receivable Control Analyst--ARCO Products
Controlled and reconciled the input and output of the Accounts Receivable
System.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting
1981
University of Southern California
( Member Beta Alpha Psi, honorary accounting society
( Member Accounting Society
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Sequel, Concur Expense Report
System, BPCS, AS400, Lawson, Solomon, Creative Solutions Fixed Asset
System, as well as many internal computer programs.