Accounting Manager
Resume:
Barbara Stager, CPA
*** *. ********** **., *********, PA, 19465 abmf0v@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
. Extensive "hands on" experience in all areas of accounting: GL, AR, AP,
Payroll, Inventory, monthly and annual closings, accounts analysis and
reconciliations, sales & use tax reporting, foreign currency translation,
budgeting/forecasting, audit schedules and coordination, plus more.
. Experience with Exact Globe, SAP, J.D. Edwards, Fourth Shift, Peachtree,
SBT, and Hyperion software, including development and implementation in
some cases.
. Proficiency in all MS office applications, especially Excel.
. Public Accounting, Manufacturing, Service, Technology,
Telecommunications, Startup Companies and Public School District.
. Experience in Auditing/Internal Controls, Controllership, Systems
Implementation, Financial Consulting and Financial Reporting, under US
GAAP and IAS.
Career Achievements
. Created financial reporting systems according to US GAAP, International,
and Polish Accounting standards for American, German and Polish owners
and their respective stock markets.
. Managed the implementation of Hyperion and transfer of all data gathering
and reporting systems, under complex reporting requirements - based on
three different accounting standards and four different formats - US
GAAP, SEC, IAS and Polish requirements.
. Managed accounting department of a medium sized manufacturer, supervising
all basic accounting functions as well as overseeing new systems
implementation: including customized accounts payable system.
. Managed professional and clerical staff both in the U.S. and abroad.
Trained employees to take over newly introduced and often complex
functional responsibilities.
. Standardized and streamlined accounting procedures to effect significant
process improvements in each position held.
. Achieved and maintained a high level of proficiency in all basic computer
skills, PC applications and several accounting software packages.
. Highly competent: very fast learner, excellent critical thinker and
problem solver; very strongly task oriented.
. Maintained uncompromising standards of personal and professional
integrity.
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EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Pennsylvania
Placed second in State of PA and received National Distinction Award for
CPA exam.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting - Rutgers University, New Jersey
Summa Cum Laude with Dept. of Accounting Award for Academic Excellence.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Information Systems Manager, INC., Bethlehem PA 7/27/09 - 1/28/10
Senior Accountant - monthly closing and financial statements preparation,
accounts reconciliations and analysis, sales & use tax reporting, cost
center reporting, budget preparation and benefits admin functions. Worked
with Exact Globe and Synergy software.
READING SCHOOL DISTRICT, Reading, PA 2/11/09 - 6/5/09
Resumed professional career as a contractor for Accountemps.
Worked on the School District budget development, creating sophisticated
Excel spreadsheets, and on substantiating PA ACT grant compliance. Used
SunGard Pentamation system to extract data.
SABBATICAL LEAVE, Montpelier, VT 11/2002 - 2/2009
Took time out for parenting and, unable to secure employment in rural
Vermont, to pursue personal goals and interests (including study of
science, philosophy, global issues, and critical thinking). Performed
number of volunteer functions, as well.
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, Various locations in Delaware Valley 2000 - 2002
Functions performed: financial reporting and systems development, monthly
closings, account analysis, and special projects (such as, transfer of
accounting functions - manned by four individuals - to the new owner's
headquarters.)
Major clients: Crowley Enterprises - Internet startup; EXI Technology -
Wireless technology (in Canada); Nixon Uniform Rental Service - rental and
laundry services; Elementis Inc. - British conglomerate with several US
entities.
MEDIAONE INT'L (at Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa), Warsaw, Poland 1998 - 2000
Leading cellular phone company in Poland, since 1996 a joint Polish,
American and German venture, reaching 1.8 million subscribers and U.S.D.
625 million in sales by the end of 1999.
Financial Reporting Manager - Created financial reporting system to comply
with
US GAAP, IAS and Polish standards. Prepared quarterly and annual reports
submitted to SEC. Implemented Hyperion Solutions with
EssBase/Enterprise/Pillar; in SAP developed "Materials Management" module.
Participated in preparation of Bond Offering Memorandum. Coordinated work
with independent auditors and trained local replacement staff. Trained
local staff to take over newly created and often complex functional
responsibilities.
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ULTRAFAST INC., Malvern, PA 1997 - 1998
Hi-tech start-up Company developing ultrasound measurement systems.
Accounting Manager - Managed all phases of accounting for Ultrafast and
its German subsidiary. Implemented manufacturing accounting software
(Fourth Shift).
PEPSICO INC (at E. Wedel S.A.), Warsaw, Poland 1994 - 1996
Largest confectionery and salty snacks manufacturer in Poland with plants
at four locations.
Financial Consultant - Developed accounting system to convert and report
Polish financial results according to U.S. GAAP. Co-developed computerized
accounting systems. Performed monthly closings and preparation of
financial statements. Coordinated work of Polish accounting/management
team with the American counterparts and trained local replacement staff.
GROUNDWATER TECHNOLOGY INC., Chadds Ford, PA 1992 - 1994
International environmental consulting firm.
Senior Accountant - Prepared financial reports and developed advanced use
of Mainframe and PC systems, working with J.D. Edwards.
COMPUTER CONSULTANT, Malvern, PA 1990 - 1992
Developed SBT accounting software and AutoCad electronic catalog for
Transwall Office Systems Inc.
BECKETT CORPORATION, Lionville, PA 1989 - 1990
Rapidly growing manufacturer of premium quality self-adhesive labels.
Controller - Managed accounting department of a medium sized manufacturer.
Prepared financial statements, budgets, and cost analysis. Developed
customized billing, payables and job costing systems.
LUKENS INC., Coatesville, PA 1983 - 1989
Fortune 500 Steel Company with other manufacturing facilities U.S. and
Canada.
Internal Auditor and General Ledger Accountant - Developed and performed
financial audits of newly acquired subsidiaries. Maintained general
ledgers, inter-company and consolidation accounting. Prepared
consolidated financial statements, budgets and forecasts, industrial and
SEC reports. Streamlined closing and consolidation procedures by
developing numerous PC applications.
ERNST & WHINNEY, Philadelphia, PA - CPA Firm 1979 - 1982
Audit Senior - Planned, administered and conducted financial audits for
manufacturing, retailing and service industries.
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