Kathy T Horras
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Phone 321-***-****
E-mail ********@***.**.***
Summary Over twenty years experience in high level accounting management. Six Sigma – Green Belt. I am reliable and achieve
results when confronted with major responsibilities and limited resources. Flexibility is one of my key traits. I adapt to change
and am willing to accept new technologies, concepts, and procedures. Proven track record in training and developing others
to achieve higher results. I possess a strong ability to prioritize by juggling multiple tasks, am willing to take risks within the
corporate structure and am strongly loyal to employing organization, superiors and subordinates.
Professional
experience 11/2008 – 10/2011 Pinnacle, An American Management Services Company Patrick Air Force Base, FL
Project Accountant – MHPI (Military Housing Privatization Initiative)
Prepare and review financial statements, consolidation of 10 bases (business units).
Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, accounted for over $200M of construction and $35M
of revenue. Internal audit of supporting leasing and purchasing documents.
Demonstrate sound cash management essential to timely payments of critical accounts. Provide quarterly and annual audit
support to corporate office and third party audit firms.
Prepare annual budgets, prepare monthly re-forecasting and variances; while working with various business managers,
investment managers, and maintenance directors.
Interview candidates, consult on hiring and terminations, train personnel and enforce company rules and regulations, conduct
disciplinary interviews, counsel and coach employees, appraise performance and recommend changes to pay or status.
Perform the duties of other staff accountants and bookkeepers in their absence.
Major software used: Yardi, Best FAS and excel.
05/1996 – 04/2006 Sypris Test & Measurement, Inc. Orlando, FL
General Accounting Manager
Consolidate divisional financial and non-financial information, including income tax data and budgets for the 3 business
segments; Calibration, Testing and Manufacturing. Maintain proper controls for daily banking (non-treasury) activities.
Prepare annual budgets, prepare monthly re-forecasting and variances; while working with various department heads.
Interview candidates, consult on hiring and terminations, train personnel and enforce company rules and regulations, conduct
disciplinary interviews, counsel and coach employees, appraise performance and recommend changes to pay or status.
Use various application software to create procedures to account for fixed assets, sales and use tax filings (64 taxing
authorities) and personal property tax returns (13 states).
Coordinate and prepare materials for financial, Sarbanes-Oxley, state income, sales and personal property tax audits.
Prepare standard and non-standard journal entries for all divisions and shared services. Reconcile and schedule general
ledger accounts.
Provide support and resolved issues for inventory, job cost, standard routing and work orders in the ERP system.
Assist Payroll in various general ledger and tax issues, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with data entry input as
needed.
Major software used; TMC (formally know as EMS), Calweb, Best FAS, Access and Excel.
04/1988 – 04/1996 Lindy Lake Corporation Orlando, FL
Controller
Prepare and review financial statements for various clients; restaurant, liquor package store, full liquor bar
and a law firm. Escrow Agent for a time share – internal audit and review loan documents.. Process payroll,
accounts payable and accounts receivable.
01/1983 – 03/1988 Woodlawn Memorial Park Orlando, FL
Accounting Supervisor
Record and maintain accounting activities for 6 trust accounts.
Supervise collections and accounts payables. Prepare materials for semi-annual state audits.
Interests and Camping, gardening and football.
activities
Orlando College Orlando, FL
Education Associate in Business
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Graduated summa cum laude. President, Student Council