Accounting Management

Andrew A. Remijas

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Burbank, IL **459

708-***-**** acqgv5@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Full cycle accounting management experience: A/R, A/P, Financial Statement preparation & analysis.

Treasury management and finance operations.

Strong cost background in manufacturing accounting.

Experienced in all corporate tax requirements.

Proficient in labor negotiations and human resource matters.

Solid understanding of financial analysis techniques, costing methods and GAAP principles.

Proficiency in both Window and UNIX based accounting software.

Employment History

Self Employed 2011 to Current Accounting & Tax Services / Business Consultant

For the last 18 months I have been employed part-time as a Controller / Consultant for Sassafras Enterprises Inc. Originally engaged to bring financial stability to the company’s financial reporting functions, my efforts resulted in obtaining a new financial package for 100% of the company’s outstanding debt. I have also been involved in organizing both the corporate purchasing and inventory functions.

George S. May International Company Park Ridge, IL Business Consultants Project Director 2009 to 2010

Through objective analysis and implementation of standard business practices, I consulted small and medium size companies to become more profitable by controlling costs and increasing productivity. As Project Director, my team generated over a Million dollars of successful consulting revenues.

Chicago-Allis Mfg Corp. Chicago, IL Mechanical Face Seal Mfg. ISO/TS16949

Controller / Human Resource Dir. 2005 to 2008 and 1979 to 1995

Responsibilities were:

Managed all the personnel in the following departments: Accounting, IT, Human resources, Purchasing, Shipping and Warehousing. Coordinated efforts between all department managers to assure corporate goals were obtained.

Publication of accurate and timely managerial reports for the plant and financial analysis. These reports were used for companywide tactical decisions.

Actively involved in the implementation of two new computer system upgrades incorporating existing financial reporting and installing new financial modules to improve productivity.

Established and maintained a computerized MRP-based job cost system that provided management real-time information on a job-by-job basis utilizing BOMs and routings.

Analyzed and identified labor and material variances that are used to improve manufacturing performance.

Initiated short term and long term planning efforts including forecasts, budgets and strategic plans. Coordinated the development and maintenance of the standard cost system, analysis and reporting procedures to assist in overall financial control.

Freedman Seat Company Chicago, IL Custom Seat Mfg.

Software Consultant Jan – May 2005

Assisted with the implementation of company’s new ERP software, M2M.

Responsible for the input of companywide inventory cost standards and reviewing BOMs

and routings of new business venture.

John Gillen Company Cicero, IL Screw Machine Products Mfg. QS/9000

Controller / Treasurer 1996 to 2004

Managed the entire range of corporate financial activity, including both the Treasury & Accounting functions for a privately held $10 million organization.

Responsible for all remarketing and renewals of property, casualty, and specialty lines of insurances.

Maintained a computerized MRP-based job cost system that provided management real-time information on a job-by-job basis utilizing BOMs and routings

Primary contact for all banking relationships and activities.

Maintained cash management over receipts and disbursements to allow for maximum cash flow.

Reviewed and obtained alternative financing for capital equipment purchases resulting in substantial annual savings.

Maintain records for both Salary and Hourly Qualified Pension Plans. Completed annual audit preparation and DOL/IRS 5500 filings.

Ceco Corporation Oak Brook, IL Steel Products Mfg.

A/C Payable Supervisor 1978 to 1979

Supervised staff of 10 accounting clerks handling corporate A/C Payable function.

Education

University of Illinois, Chicago, IL B.S. Accounting Emphasis in Computers

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