Sr. Accountant
Resume:
PETER M. KOHUT
Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405
Email: acuks8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Extensive and successful experience in the financial services industry. Known for initiative, problem solving and analytical skills and ability to build and nurture productive relationships with senior management, customers and community groups.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROBERT HALF INC. – Wayne, PA 1/2016 – Present
Independent Contractor - Based with Olympus Corp. - Center Valley, PA
Review and reconcile lease contracts within SAP.
Update reconcilement tracking report to reflect recently reconciled contracts.
Complete commentary on contract review for necessary adjustments.
Enter Credit and Debit entries to complete reconciliation.
CADIENT GROUP, Inc – Malvern, PA 6/2005 – 7/2015
Sr. Accountant (6/2004 – 7/2015)
Completed daily cash position report and bank reconciliations for all deposit accounts.
Provided daily cash position and funding requirements to senior management.
Single point of contact for all company vendors. Negotiate and manage all vendor
contracts
Produced Ad Hoc reports regarding cost analysis, cash variance and other need reports
for senior management.
Complete monthly bank account reconciliations.
Complete journal entries.
Processed all Accounts Payable functions.
Work on identifying cash discrepancies and making necessary journal and book entries.
Managed collections of past due accounts to reduce outstanding AR issues.
Maintained cash forecast report to monitor expected cash receipts and disbursements.
Provide monthly and quarterly analysis of vendor invoices
Audit monthly invoices regarding telecom and data usage
Negotiated leases for corporate and branch office relocations
Oversaw entire relocation process of Corporate Headquarters and NY city branch office
Researched and identified potential locations for new corporate headquarters and
NY branch office and
Managed and oversaw entire build out of new corporate office space
TELESPECTRUM INC. – King Of Prussia, PA 7/2004 – 5/2005
Treasury Analyst
Initiate all ACH and Wire payments as needed on a daily basis.
Provide daily cash position and funding requirements to senior management.
Complete monthly bank account reconciliations.
Oversaw transition of cash accounts to new bank.
Work on identifying cash discrepancies and making necessary journal and book entries.
Managed collections of past due accounts to reduce outstanding AR issues.
Maintained cash forecast report to monitor expected cash receipts and disbursements.
CONSULTANT – SELF EMPLOYED Bridgeport, PA 12/2003 – 6/2004
Consultant – Sr. Staff Accountant (12/2003 to 6/2004)
Complete monthly bank account reconciliations.
Work on identifying cash discrepancies and making necessary journal and book entries.
Balance trial balance sheet at period close.
Provide Ad Hoc analysis to identify cash variances between intercompany funds transfers.
PETER M. KOHUT
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STROEHMANN BAKERIES INC., Horsham, PA 2003
Sr. Treasury Analyst / Project Manager (2/2003 to 12/2003)
Responsible insuring that all ACH and Wire payments are completed on a daily basis.
Provide daily cash position report to senior management.
Balance trial balance sheet at period close.
Oversee the transition of treasury and tax functions to corporate location.
Began the consolidation of bank accounts to reduce bank fees.
HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION & INSURANCE CO., King of Prussia, PA 1995 to 2003
Manager – Accounting Services (11/2000 to 2/2003)
Responsible for all lockbox account relationship with HSB corresponding bank. Oversee
cash applications to insure that payments are received and processed in a timely manner.
Created, produced and maintained monthly production/performance reports for a 7
Member cash management (A/R) department. Provide internal audit and controls over
premium payments, cash application and reporting.
Produced monthly management reports reflecting past month performance and providing
cash projections for the upcoming month.
Designed internal audit controls to insure proper application of premium payments.
Created and designed electronic department procedures manual.
Developed and maintain monthly cash projections of A/R for senior management.
Established audit controls for cash application and monthly close procedures
Developed and maintained productivity profiles and reports to track workflow and
production results of 7-member cash management team.
Assisted in implementing and testing cash application program upgrade.
Reinsurance Financial Analyst (1996 to 2000)
Responsible for all financial aspects dealing with a select group of 30 reinsurance clients
Completed monthly account reconciliation, A/R, collections, & claims
Produced status reports with regard to premium registered, outstanding and claims paid.
Assisted in the auditing of policies to insure that the registrations are forwarded to HSB.
Service Specialist (1995 to 1996)
Responsible for the accurate processing of policy information as received from offices.
VARIOUS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT 1994-1995
HOME UNITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN, Lafayette Hill, PA 1983-1994
Manager - Savings Department (1990-1994)
Managed a staff of seven.
Produced numerous management reports reflecting cash flow and savings trends,
Completed projects for senior management and contributed to marketing and advertising
strategies for retirement and certificate products.
Initiated and successfully sold a program of retirement account processing fees,
generating in excess of $60K revenue annually.
Reengineered certificate department, reducing expense by $15K annually.
Conceived and initiated new and improved management reports.
Played key role in analysis and led project that established centralized mail processing,
improving processing time and customer service.
Manager - Retirement Department (1983-1990)
EDUCATION
St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelors degree in Pol Sci/Business Admin
Easton Area High School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
_ Proficient with PC, utilizing Excel, Word, Access, Great Plains, SAP, PeopleSoft, AS400, Infolease, Aspen and other programs.
_ Borough Councilman - Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. (1991 – 2003)
_ Notary Public
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