PAUL J. SCHMIDT

**** **** **** *****

Shakopee, MN 55379

Cell: 651-***-**** Email: ac3cv0@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Utilize my current and future training, experience and expertise to assist your organization in reaching their short and long-term goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valleyfair - Shakopee, MN 55379

Accounting Manager, March 2015 – Present

Reports to the Director of Finance.

Oversees all aspects of the Finance Division operations; including AR, AP, Payroll, Cash Control, Revenue Accounting and General Ledger.

Develop and adhere to the Finance Divisional budget.

Maintaining accuracy in the trial balance and general ledger accounts using Oracle and Hyperion accounting software, along with MS Excel in accordance with GAAP.

Proven experience with complex financial analysis, budgeting, capital projects, fixed assets, and daily revenue reporting.

Calculating and filing our monthly Minnesota sales, use, and non-resident entertainer tax.

Effectively coordinates and communicates with corporate office as well as internal and external audit personnel.

Cash Control Manager, May 2011 – March 2015

Reported to the Accounting Manager.

Responsible for budgeting, maintaining and reconciliation of multiple accounts involving; current assets, labor, and fees.

Assist Accounts Payable with processing invoices using JD Edward software.

Resolve incidents involving fraud and inter-company theft.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive database system in MS Excel that checks for errors in daily money counting; also tracks currency flow throughout the park.

University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN 55812

Tax Preparer, Volunteer Income Tax Assist Program, Spring 2009

Used Taxwise to prepare tax returns for senior citizens and low income clients.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota – Duluth Campus

Bachelor of Accounting, 150 credits completed

Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance

Minor: Psychology