Quality Assurance Accounting
Resume:
MARY M. SOLECKI-STEEGE, CPA
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Day/Evening Home Tel 651-***-****/ Cell Tel 651-***-****
E-mail *******@***.***
SUMMARY
Senior level Financial Executive with manufacturing familiarity and
significant experience in the medical field and public accounting,
incorporating a concentration in tax. Recognized for high integrity,
excellent written and oral skills and the ability to strategize, organize
and successfully complete projects on time and within budget. Self-
motivated results driven individual who enjoys a collaborative team
oriented environment.
Detail Oriented Flexible
Strong Analytical Skills
Financial Forecasting Leadership
Teamwork
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
University Medicine Foundation, Inc., 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903
Aug 2000 - May 2008
Multi-million dollar, 140-member non-profit physician Foundation
Controller
. Joined as a senior accountant, promoted to finance office manager and
controller (replacing CFO). Served as department head reporting to
CEO and played leadership role in team-oriented environment.
. Partnered well with staff, management, physicians, Board of Directors
and outside bankers.
. Oversaw production and timely distribution of accurate individual,
division and corporate level monthly/quarterly/yearly P&L's -
including 140 individual physician P&L's - using Solomon/FRX.
. Managed capital improvement budgets and reviewed proposals for impact
on available assets.
. Initiated and completed the review and tagging of all Foundation
assets for 20+ sites - information crucial to protect ownership and
ensure filing of accurate income and property tax returns. Developed
and maintained a system of internal controls to ensure assets were
protected.
. Successfully implemented financial education program for physicians -
unsolicited feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
. Performed on-going evaluation of accounting processes to identify
measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting
operations. Executed cross-training program, restructured duties and
developed accounting procedures in finance department - identified as
significant departmental improvements.
. Directly involved with smooth transition of brokerage houses for
$6million+ in investments.
. Effectuated smooth outsourcing of billing department. Developed and
maintained system of internal controls to ensure monthly patient
receipts of $2+ million was posted/deposited.
. Positively impacted Foundation through design of user-friendly
financial statements and management reports, including customized
reports upon request. Facilitated understanding by non-financial
individuals and fostered utilization of financial tools in support of
planning and decision making.
. Reviewed policies and procedures for accuracy and ease of
implementation and understanding.
. Prepared budgets and financial projections and analysis - acted as
financial advisor in operational decision-making (i.e. whether to buy
or close a practice and should billing be outsourced) and contributed
to increased contract revenue (ensured all costs recovered).
. Organized and directed preparation of annual budgets.
. Coordinated and directed preparation for annual audit - received
clean opinions.
. Cultivated bank relationships - responsible for yearly increased
investment income of $100,000+.
. Responsible for resolving technical problems in executing a
computerized accounting system.
. Tracked, evaluated and interpreted financial performance and managed
cash-flow requirements.
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MARY M. SOLECKI-STEEGE, CPA Home Tel 651-***-****/ Cell Tel 651-***-****
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University Medicine Foundation, Inc., 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903 -
Continued
. Supervised reconciliation with subsidiary accounts of general ledger
and special fund accounts. Monitored and controlled accounts by
timely recording, coding, balancing and scrutinizing for inaccuracies.
. Analyzed current and required accounting procedures to design new or
improved processes with respect to regulatory requirements.
. Performed quality assurance reviews of existing and proposed
accounting processes to provide assurance as to financial integrity
and conformance to laws and agency regulations and practices.
. Successfully oriented, trained, developed, supervised and evaluated
finance staff of 7 - positions included accounts payable, accounts
receivable, human resources, payroll, cash reconciliation, senior
accountant and assistant controller. Fostered a safe, welcoming and
respectful environment.
Jones & Madden, PLC, 6325 N Center Dr., Norfolk, VA 23502
Nov 1998 - Apr 2000
A small CPA firm
Senior Tax Accountant
. Financial statements - involved in extensive audit work - cash and
accrual basis - including fieldwork and work paper write-up through
financial statement preparation.
. Prepared quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns using QuickBooks
and Lacerte software.
. Prepared corporate, individual, union, non-profit and partnership
federal and state income tax returns.
. Researched tax questions for firm partners.
. Interfaced with IRS regarding client notices.
Allied Colloids, Inc, 2301 Wilroy Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434
Feb 1997 - Nov 1997
Chemical Manufacturer
Payroll Supervisor
. Coordinated and audited automated payroll using Ceridian software -
supervised staff of one.
. Reconciled monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns
involving interface with federal, state and local tax agencies across
the United States.
. Maintained records and paid various insurances for 900+ employees.
Paul F. Solecki, Jr., CPA, 1120 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842
Jan 1986 - Oct 1996
A small CPA firm
Tax Accountant
. Produced financial statements which involved extensive compilation and
some review.
. Prepared corporate, individual, non-profit and partnership federal and
state income tax returns using Pencil Pushers software.
. Researched tax questions and prepared responses to client IRS notices.
Additional Information
CPA Certificate #24561
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting,
Stonehill College, N Easton, MA
Member Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants and AICPA
Maintained US Government secret security clearance as a civilian for
previous position.
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