Accounting Manager, Semior Accounting Analyst

Anna Kocia

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Enterprising, hard-working and technically skilled accounting professional recognized for her high level of accountability & professionalism as well as accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, strong analytical, problem solving skills and excellent interpersonal and management skills. Experienced in supervising accounting staff and working in teams with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, international locations and different departments. Possesses in-depth knowledge of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, accounts reconciliation processes, internal controls and GAAP.

EDUCATION

WARSAW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – Warsaw, Poland

Masters Degree in Economics, Major in Finance

CARLETON UNIVERSITY – Ottawa, Canada

Field of study: Financial and Management Accounting, Corporate Taxes, Law, Business Administration and Management Information Systems

Certified Management Accountant – Level 3 complete

Many career related courses and seminars and courses for managers.

Affiliations

Member, CMA (Certified Management Accountants), 2000 to Present

Technological knowledge Summary

Advances working knowledge: Microsoft Dynamics SL and AX l QuickBooks l Excel l Word l Access l SQL l ADP Payroll l Windows l Unix

Professional Experience

AUTOMOBILE PROTECTION CORPORATION (APCO) [Extended warranties and other benefits to enhance

the vehicle buying and ownership experience] – Norcross, GA, USA

Senior Accounting Analyst (with a focus on complex accounts reconciliations, reporting)

03/11 to Present

Oversee, research and reconcile monthly general ledger activity for various account types including: Payroll, Revenue, AR, AP, Intangible Asset, Prepayments, Accruals, Treasury; Assist team members, management in research/resolve reconciling items, Troubleshoot complex issues; Review and approve cash manager entries, daily cash flow forecast updates and daily cash flow reporting, Prepare month-end journal entries and assist in monthly, quarterly and year end closing activities; Assist and compile monthly and quarterly Budget vs Actual analysis and P&L analysis, variance explanations to executives and owners; Prepare ad-hoc adjusting entries and reports; Supporting role during yearend audit, ensuring timely completion of supporting documentation, schedules & reporting; Provide coaching and support to other team members.

Key Results:

Initiated and implemented improvements to Payroll information system. Worked with HR, Accounting and Finance department in order to be able to define reports that met their needs. Resulted in better on-going communication and information exchange between departments, and significant increase in work productivity.

Introduced many improvements to Excel templates used in Accounting Department. Efforts contributed to eliminating data entry errors to bear minimum, decreased month end closing time for a few days

PRONEXUS, INC. [telecommunication-interactive voice response] – Ottawa, ON, Canada

Accounting Manager 07/96 to 12/10

Supervise, monitor all daily accounting department processes: timely customer billing, accurate processing of sales orders, A/R reconciliations and collections, purchase orders, invoices and expense reports, payment transactions and payroll; Reconciled and monitored various USD and CAN currency bank accounts and inventory accounts; Performed various transactions for the preparation of monthly financial statements; Composed effective ad-hoc reports for management, HR and other departments; Managed vendor/supplier relations; Addressed escalated finance issues from vendors, customers and employees; Prepared tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment reporting and other tax requirements; Maintained, and analyzed budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs; Prepared financial reports for other groups, including stock holders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities; Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; Assign projects to direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Key Results:

Introduced new budgeting and finance performance reporting which provided management greater control over

resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts enabling more successful

strategic planning.

Implemented next-generation technologies and process automations (including Great Plains and other reporting

systems designed in Excel) to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Trained users and served as the

primary “go-to” troubleshooter on these systems, which propelled efficiency gains and significant time- and cost-

savings.

Facilitated internal and external audits with thorough record keeping and documentation for over 14 consecutive

years of “no-fault” results

Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of customers and suppliers/vendors while maintaining a positive cash

flow and helping facilitate company’s profitability.

VOCANTAS, INC. [interactive voice solutions] – Ottawa, ON, Canada

Accounting Manager 1/03 to 12/10

Responsible for creating and maintaining all financial records as well as establishing all bank and government accounts required by a new corporation; Verified & posted all financial transactions including checks written and received; Reconciled bank statements and Petty Cash; Managed A/P & A/R; Invoiced clients; Managed payroll; Made federal and state tax deposits & completed annual tax forms; Provided monthly accurate trial balance, profit-and-loss statement and balance sheets and other more detail reports for executives and shareholders.

Key Results:

Completed the critical task of setting up of a new corporation’s finances including creating a comprehensive and

easily expandable accounting system with SAGE Simply Accounting and establishing new bank and government

accounts.

Implemented planning and business policies and procedures which assured better controls, decision making

environment and secured long term success. These included adherence to budget controls and compliance with

GAAP & tax requirements.

Succeeded in maintaining positive Cash Flow and harnessing growth opportunity by finding government and

private sources for financing and providing timely and relevant financial information to executives and owners.

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