Manager Assistant

Joyce Matthes

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

Hewitt, NJ *****

Cell: 862-***-****

*********@*********.***

Experience Summary

Meticulous accounting professional with vast experience in the preparation

of financial statements, corporate accounting, operational budgets, and

oversight of department staff.

Professional Experience

North Jersey Media Group (NJMG), Woodland Park, NJ

07/99 - 04/14

Publisher and printer of daily and weekly newspapers and various special

interest publications distributed throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Morris

and Sussex counties in New Jersey

Controller of the Manufacturing (11/04 - 04/14) and Weekly/Magazine

(09/01 - 04/14) Divisions

. Managed the Manufacturing, Weekly and Magazine Divisions' Finance

department and reduced staff by 30%

. Prepared financial statements, including balance sheet analysis,

variance analysis, forecasts, and annual budgets; and participated in

management meetings to review the financial reports

. Designed newsprint inventory controls so there were zero losses while

performing the physical inventory and reconciliation

. Served as financial coordinator with the company's insert partner firm

CBA (Carrier Boys of America), which consisted of calculating

commissions, analyzing and approving invoices, and developing a

billing process for a new program

. Supervised the calculation of sales commissions for the Weekly and

Magazine Divisions

. Documented an internal procedures manual for the Weekly, Magazine, and

Manufacturing Divisions' Finance department

. Implemented NJMG continuous improvement initiatives

. Participated in the annual Inland Press Association benchmarking

survey with other national papers and reviewed the results with

management

. Monitored cash flow to release Accounts Payable checks by due dates

. Supervised the Accounts Payable and Cash department (03/09 - 04/14),

issued 1099's, processed NJ/NY unclaimed property by their regulated

deadline, and maintained a current list of authorized personnel to

approve expenses

. Supervised seven associates and addressed related personnel issues,

including annual performance reviews, job descriptions, salary

increases, and promotions

Business Manager, Herald News and North Jersey Community Newspapers

07/99 - 09/01

Performed the same responsibilities as above for fewer papers

Special Projects/Accomplishments

. Designed, implemented and maintained the Weekly, Magazine, and

Manufacturing Divisions' hierarchy in multiple NJMG systems, as well

as designed reports to assist in business decisions

. Evaluated and designed a new insert billing and process flow that

protected the company against potential litigation

. Implemented the restructuring of Commercial Printing within the

Manufacturing Division and designed the current billing process to

ensure profitability to the company

. Audited receivables for four acquisitions and assimilated them into

the company structure with no disruption to the business flow

. Assisted in the launch of the Magazine Division and designed the

financial structure in all systems on time

Joyce Matthes

1820 Clinton Road

Hewitt, NJ 07421

Cell: 862-***-****

*********@*********.***

Liz Claiborne, Inc. (now Kate Spade & Company), North Bergen, NJ

10/89 - 07/99

International Fortune 500 fashion apparel and accessories company

Held a variety of positions with increased levels of responsibilities and

promotions throughout tenure:

. Director, Letter of Credit and Cost Accounting Departments

05/98 - 07/99

. T2000 Business Change Team Member

04/97 - 07/99

. Cost Accounting Manager

04/95 - 05/98

. Assistant Financial Controller/Assistant Cost Accounting Manager

06/94 - 04/95

. Assistant Controller for the Canadian Division-International Division

10/93 - 06/94

. Senior Accountant-International Division

10/91 - 10/93

. Staff Accountant-Canadian Division

10/89 - 10/91

Salant Corporation/Manhattan Industries, Glen Rock, NJ

06/84 - 10/89

Apparel designer, manufacturer and marketer

Held a variety of junior accounting positions beginning with Cost

Accounting Clerk and progressing to increased levels of

responsibilities as Cash Manager-Corporate

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ

MBA in Accounting, December 1995

Albright College, Reading, PA

BS in Business Administration/Fashion Merchandising, June 1984

Community Service

Women's Club of Parsippany-Troy-Hills: Treasurer, Secretary,

International Affairs

Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center - Volunteer Gift Shop

Awards

2002 TWIN honoree (Tribute to Women & Industry)

Computer Skills

Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, Atex System, Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Business

Objects, JD Edwards, AS/400,

Banking Systems - Wells Fargo

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