Accounting Executive

MARY A. GURGUL Home: 847-***-**** ******@*******.*** Mobile: 630-***-****

SUMMARY

Accounting and Finance professional with progressive experience in all facets of the accounting function. Highlights include financial statement preparation, financial reporting and analysis, budget development and financial control processes. Proven ability at using financial indicators to recommend and drive business strategies and decisions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Burgess Computer Decisions, Inc. dba BCDVideo, Buffalo Grove, IL 2018 – present

Accounting Supervisor Privately-held international reseller computer servers used for video storage

• Under the direction of the Corporate Controller, perform the full range of accounting, banking, cash flow management, payroll accounting and financial reporting and analytics duties. Utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP, SalesPad, SalesForce, Paylocity, Avalara and SAP Concur software applications.

• Work with Credit manager on maintaining viable Accounts Receivable aging, through timely cash receipt applications and resolution of payment discrepancies.

• Oversee the full-scope of Accounts Payable, including all company credit card transactions, to ensure all expenditures were approved expenses and proper account classification according to GAAP is maintained.

• Prepare recurring borrowing base certificates to substantiate the adequacy of Company’s collateral for revolving line of credit.

• Participate in improving Inventory control processes for billing and returns.

• Manage vendor balance reconciliations and vendor terms management.

• Manage, analyze and reconcile all general ledger balance sheet accounts, including depreciation for fixed assets.

• Prepare/review work papers and analyses to support Controller monthly and during audits and budget preparation.

Hansen Plastics Corporation, Elgin, IL 2012 – 2018

Assistant Controller ESOP owned injection plastics molding company

• Assisted the Corporate Controller with the full range of accounting, payroll, budgets, financial controls, financial reporting and analytics responsibilities. Utilize IQMS ERP Software.

• Managed the full-scope of Accounts Payable function. Ensure propriety of all expenditures and ensure items recorded in proper accounts, including company credit card purchase transactions.

• Performed special projects and performed analyses to support the Controller and Executive management. Recovered close to $500K in uncollected customer account billings and, as a result, instituted new payment collection process.

• Participated in Inventory cost accounting and purchase variance analysis.

• Managed, analyzes and reconciles general ledger account balances.

• Prepared work papers and analyses to support Controller during annual audits and budget preparation.

GiGi’s Playhouse, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL 2010 – 2011

National Office Finance Director Not-for-profit Down syndrome awareness centers

• Responsible for the full-scope of accounting, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and analytics functions. Utilized QuickBooks Enterprise.

• Directed multi-site standardization of accounting functions and reporting.

• Performed inter-site billings and collected site-to-National Office revenue sharing.

• Managed and prepared the consolidated financial statements and financial reports for the Board of Directors.

• Managed cash flow and ensured accuracy of entries recording all disbursements and donations collected.

• Evaluated, standardized and improved policies and procedures with an emphasis on protecting the organization’s assets.

Syntronic Instruments, Inc., Addison, IL 1996 – 2000

Controller Privately-held manufacturer of CRT components

• Member of the Executive Management Committee representing the Accounting and Finance function.

• Directed, reviewed and approved general ledger entries required in preparing monthly and annual financial statements. Prepared quarterly budgets, completed budget variance analyses and presented financial strategy recommendations to the Executive Management Committee.

• Managed a direct staff of three responsible for the full range of accounting-related functions including Accounting, A/P, A/R, Cashiering, Billing, and Payroll. In addition, carried sole responsibility for credit and collections duties.

• Prepared monthly cash forecasts and cash flow variances. Analyzed cash position and maintained cash balances utilizing borrowings under a collateralized revolving line of credit.

• Eliminated the use of temporary staffing agency and recruited talent at nearly 50% lower hourly rate.

• Authorized work papers for accountants, bank auditors and external auditors and fielded audit inquiries.

• Collaborated closely with Human Resources to monitor wages and benefit contributions. Solicited annual quotes for business insurance and employee benefit insurance.

Columbia Woodland Hospital, Hoffman Estates, IL 1993 – 1996

(predecessor to St. Alexis Behavioral Health Hospital)

Controller Publicly held 100-bed behavioral health facility

• Member of the Executive Team Committee charged with guiding hospital operations and improving financial performance.

• Reduced Business Office personnel by eliminating about 20% of payroll costs and reallocating job duties.

• Prepared performance forecasts and detailed annual budget for the entire facility.

• Oversaw and approved all journal entries. Prepared account reconciliations, analyses and variance reports. Ensured proper accounting of all contractual discounts and revenue deductions.

• Managed and developed a direct staff of eight accounting and business office professionals.

• Developed and documented departmental and hospital-wide policies and procedures.

Other Positions Held Prior to 1993:

StyleMaster, Inc. – Chief Accountant – injection and blow-molding plastics houseware manufacturer

Ameritech Mobile Communications – Senior Internal Auditor – cellular communication provider

Deloitte & Touche – Senior Auditor – Big Six accounting and auditing firm

EDUCATION

Illinois State University Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors

Normal, Illinois Accounting major / Business Administration minor

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Illinois.

QuickBooks User Certification obtained November, 2009.

SOFTWARE APPLICATION PROFICIENCIES

MS Office, Microsoft Dynamics GP, SalesPad, IQMS, Paylocity, Quickbooks Enterprise, ADP & Kronos

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