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Accounting Accounts Receivable

Location:
San Pedro, CA, 90732
Posted:
August 09, 2010

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KATHLEEN SUMNER NUNO

*** *. ******* ***., *** Pedro, CA 90732

Home 310-***-****; Cell 310-***-****; **********@*****.***

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.

KATHLEEN NUNO

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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.



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