Carol L. Kaufman

** ****** *****, *** ******* CT 06776

860-***-****(H) /203-***-**** (C)/

accght@r.postjobfree.com

Reliable, motivated, experienced, accounting professional

EXPERIENCE

Walker IPI

Newtown, CT

March 2013 to present

Accounting Manager

> Hands-on manager with a four-person accounting department - involved

in all facets of accounting and human resources for this quickly-

growing, privately held wholesale electrical distributor.

Park Advanced Composite Materials, Inc. (fka Nelcote, Inc. and Fibercote

Industries, Inc.), Waterbury, CT

2006 to December 2012 (business unit closed 12/31/12)

Controller

> Provide direction to ensure accurate, timely reporting, integrity and

confidentiality to internal & external customers of this business unit

of a global advanced composites manufacturer. Work together with all

levels of the organization to ensure profitable, efficient, and

responsive operations.

> Direct the human resources function, and participate in management of

workforce relations. Liaise with corporate legal and HR as well as the

CBIA to ensure compliance with federal and state employment

regulations.

> Successfully manage audits: Sarbanes Oxley, corporate internal, and

external.

> Participate in the formulation and implementation of new processes,

controls, and procedures.

> Prepare annual budget.

> Successfully instill teamwork mentality and cross-training program.

2000 to 2006

Accounting Manager - (Park Advanced Composite Materials, Inc.)

> Hands-on with primary focus on GL, AP, and payroll. Lead all fiscal

closes. Report to Controller.

> Analytical skills and discipline were highlighted while performing

weekly close/flash to corporate, detailed monthly reports and

analyses, as well as an extensive, MS Excel-based consolidation

package.

> Demonstrated expertise in the use of Sage AccPac accounting software,

MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, and Powerpoint. Gained experience in

developing reports, analytical tools, and databases.

> Organized and automated departmental procedures.

> Successfully managed a project to implement the use of ADP eTIME labor

management system.

> Participated in initial and ongoing SOX documentation and audit

process.

CYBERIAN OUTPOST, INC., (Outpost.com) Kent, CT

1999- 2000

Senior Accountant

> Full responsibility for general ledger, analysis, and monthly

financial closings for this large internet retailer.

> Served as lead for clerk and bookkeeper levels of the department,

receiving and reviewing information, and helping to provide direction.

> Organized, automated, and streamlined the closing process.

> Involved in joint venture accounting, reviewing contracts and

assisting in set-up of appropriate accounting procedures.

> Accomplished total restructuring of GL chart of accounts to better

serve the needs of this rapidly growing organization.

> Developed teamwork and interpersonal skills through collaboration on

several special projects, learning to work with a variety of

personalities on all corporate levels while promoting the values of

communication and team mentality.

PRONER COMATEL, INC., Danbury, CT

1987- 1999

Accountant

> Hands-on accounting and HR for this subsidiary of a global connector

manufacturer, reporting to the general manager.

> Responsible for all internal, external, and inter-company reporting;

cost accounting, AP, AR, and cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.

> Created custom financials.

> Administered ADP payroll and employee benefit plans.

> Built strong relationships with parent and group accounting

departments, banks, auditors, and IT support.

> Served as system administrator and accomplished conversion of

hardware/software system, including dual-system operation and

troubleshooting.

EDUCATION and INDEPENDENT COURSEWORK

> Western Connecticut State University - BBA - Accounting major -

Magna Cum Laude - Member of Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society

in Business Administration

> CT sales and use tax seminar

> CBIA supervisor's conference

> CBIA payroll management

> CBIA Workplace Law Symposium

> Various ADP payroll-related seminars

> MS Office Excel, Word, Access courses

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