Manager Accounting

KEITH KNOROWSKI

Phone: 908-***-**** Email: **************@*******.***

Address: ** ******* ******, *****, ** 07066

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly qualified and detail-oriented Accounting Manager & Controller with over 20 years of experience and

a solid background working in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Adept

at providing detailed and timely financial analysis, examination and preparation of reports, and

recommendations for process improvement. Solid communication, interpersonal, time management,

analytical, organizational, and reporting skills. Currently seeking a position as Accounting Manager or

Controller which will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise as follows:

Accounting/Finance Internal Controls Accounts Payable/Receivable

Account Reconciliation Variance Analysis Regulatory/SOX Compliance

Expense Management Auditing/Reporting Journal/Data Entry

Client/Vendor Relations Project Support General Ledger Reconciliation

Forecast Preparation Billing & Invoicing Ethics & Integrity

CORE COMPETENCIES & RECOGNITIONS

Highly skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits/credits, reconciling accounts, and

ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

Proven ability to identify and implement financial improvements to streamline the financial processes

while increasing business efficiency and decreasing costs through effective analysis of performance.

Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as

audit reports for management and within stringent deadlines.

Proficient in various computer applications and accounting programs such as MS Office, Peachtree, ADP,

Oracle, Ceridian, and QuickBooks.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

The Newark Group, Inc. Cranford, NJ 1998 – Present

Corporate Accounting Manager (2003 – Present)

Responsible for overseeing month-end close for 40 locations, general ledger account analysis and reconciliation, accounts

payable/receivable, cash management, internal controls, and SOX compliance.

One of the team leaders of multiple successful and significant software upgrades (Oracle).

Implemented inter-company invoicing process that reduced data processing by 50%.

Managed payments to suppliers through Chapter 11 filing.

Plant Controller – BCI Division (2000 – 2003)

Held accountable for the daily functions of accounting department of a manufacturing plant with annual sales of $40

million.

Prepared financial statements with variance analysis.

Produced monthly aging reports, cost analysis reports, project expenditure requests.

Assisted with human resource and IT functions.

General Ledger Accountant – Corporate Office (1998 – 2000)

Prepared reporting package, maintained GL accounts, posted monthly journal entries, performed bank reconciliations, and

served as liaison between plant controllers and corporate office.

Played a key role in the implementation of Oracle software as part of a team.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (CONTINUED)

SGS North America Rutherford, NJ 2011 - 2012

Division Controller

Managed industrial division accounting, implemented newly acquired company to existing software, and developed

methods and training for new personnel.

Wilson UTC, Inc. New York, NY 1992 – 1998

General Ledger/Accounts Payable Supervisor

Supervised staff of 6 accounts payable personnel that processed high volume of invoices.

Prepared monthly financial statements for 12 locations for upper management and closely monitored cash flow.

Consolidated multiple location bank accounts into 3 centralized accounts.

Maintained general ledger; posted journal entries.

Performed bank reconciliations.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

St. John’s University, New York B.S. in Accounting

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