DOUGLAS ZORN
Chicago, Illinois 60646
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced controller and manager in all phases of business at a medium
sized
corporation. My background includes computer system implementation,
variance analysis, purchasing, and accounting statement generation. A
dynamic
controller with management experience, solid interpersonal communications
and business development skills
EXPERIENCE: FULTON MARKET COLD STORAGE COMPANY, CHICAGO, IL
Controller
March 1986 - Present
I supervise the overall accounting department operations of accounts
payable and receivable, financial statement preparation, year end audit,
budgeting, payroll, and forecasting.
. Implemented computerization of accounting and inventory systems
utilizing a staff of two people.
. Sole responsibility for purchasing supplies for a warehouse in the
amount of over one million dollars a year.
. Responsible for personal file maintenance and compliance with
government employee regulations.
. Administration of employee benefit plans, including union health
and welfare, union pensions, 401(k) and company pension plan.
. Total responsibility for year end audit of company.
. Developed a system of budget controls and analysis of discrepancies
of operating statements, space utilization, and industry ratios.
. Attended various conventions and classes through industry
associations to further my knowledge of the business environment.
. Developed and implemented accounts receivable collection system for
over 400 accounts.
. Worked with warehouse managers to improve communications and paper
flow with the office and upper management.
SPECIALITY OFFICE SERVICES, GLENVIEW, IL
Staff Accountant
1984-1985
Provided a full range of basic accounting functions for a wholesaler of
copiers and
. copier supplies, reporting directly to the
President.
. Inventory control of various copier machines and parts
. Cash flow analysis
. Month and year end journal entries
. Maintained accounts receivables and cash disbursements ledgers
RADIO SHACK, PHOENIX, AZ
Assistant Store Manager
1982-1983
Supervised and compiled the results of operations for a retail outlet of
a major
consumer electronics corporation. I learned management and supervisory
skills
directing store personnel.
SYNKOLOID COMPANY, NORTHFIELD, IL
General Cost Accountant
1980-1981
I became experienced in all phases of accounting. I implemented product
costing and collection systems for a manufacturer of specialty coatings
and chemicals. Responsible for the inventories of two plant locations.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL