Marianne J. Uribe, CPA, MBA

**** **** ***** ****** ( Tinley Park, IL 60477 ( 708-***-**** (

acxgkz@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Accounting and Financial Executive with over fifteen years of

experience. Expertise in a number of disciplines including managerial

accounting, internal auditing, financial analysis, job profitability, cost

analysis, financial reporting, accounting information systems, internal

controls, federal and state tax compliance and system and process

improvements. A results driven leader who provides leadership and

mentoring skills that create successful teams. A proven track record of

implementing continuous process improvements that have made companies

financially stronger, more competitive and more profitable. Strong verbal

and written communication skills, as well as excellent organizational

abilities. Commendable interpersonal skills with a commitment to

integrity, honesty and a strong work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verilogic, Inc., Bolingbrook, IL 09/14 - 01/15

Accounting Manager

Reconciled all general ledger accounts. Maintained detailed account

reconciliations and schedules. Responsible for analysis of all assigned

accounts and preparation of audit schedules. Prepared all annual audits

including financial and operational. Prepared reports for management.

Responsible for all financial statements.

IBC Corporation, Chicago Heights, IL 06/13 - 08/14

Z-Force Transportation, Inc., Chicago Heights, IL

Senior Accountant

Responsible for maintaining, recording and analyzing the general ledger.

Maintenance and reviewing of the general ledger activity. Reconciled all

general ledger accounts. Maintained detailed account reconciliations and

schedules. Responsible for analysis of all assigned accounts and

preparation of audit schedules. Prepared all annual audits including

financial and operational. Prepared reports for management. Responsible

for all financial statements.

Republic Services, Inc. Crestwood, IL 03/12 - 06/13

Division Senior Accountant

Performed accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial

information. Prepared financial reports in a manner that ensured accuracy

and compliance with company accounting policies. Responsible

for a broad array of accounting duties.

A-1 Accounting Advantage and Tax Services, Inc., Tinley Park, IL

09/08 - 03/12

Senior Accountant

Provide accounting, financial reporting, consulting, audit and tax services

to companies and individuals.

Pinto Construction Group, Inc. (Contractor and Subcontractor), Palos Hills,

IL 10/05 - 02/08

Controller

Responsible for the total accounting function including payroll, accounts

payable, accounts receivable, job costing, financial analysis and financial

statements. Supervised the collection, safekeeping and distribution of all

assets. Responsible for recording, analyzing and maintaining the general

ledger. Prepared all annual audits including financial and operational.

Prepared reports for management. Responsible for all financial statements.

Complied various accounting reports and distributed to department heads

on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Prepared annual budgets and

forecasts. Responsible for directing and managing this privately held

company's accounting, finance and administrative functions. These

functions included establishing and maintaining the organization's

accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. Responsible

for the effectiveness of business processes, reliability of internal

controls and the overall financial integrity of the entity. Prepared

financial reports and then presented findings and recommendations to

management.

Significant Accomplishments

. Implemented process improvements that have made the company financially

stronger, more competitive and profitable.

. Developed financial strategies which are linked to company business

objectives.

. Increased net profit by 1%.

Universal Asbestos Removal, Inc., Lemont, IL

03/94 - 01/05

Universal Insulation Inc., Lemont, IL

Controller

Simultaneously managed two privately held construction companies for one

owner with two separate companies. Responsible for coordinating all

accounting operation functions as well as managed the consolidation of all

financial data necessary for accurate accounting and financial reporting.

Managed all other duties which included executive administrative functions,

coordinated activities with external auditors, evaluated accounting

processes and internal control system and oversaw all regulatory reporting.

Also responsible for hiring, training and supervision of accounting staff.

. Oversaw the total accounting function for both companies, including

payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, financial

analysis and financial statements. Supervised the collection,

safekeeping and distribution of all assets. Prepared annual budgets and

forecasts. Prepared all annual audits including financial and

operational.

. Used strong interpersonal skills to manage the overall operations and

personnel of the office by building a teamwork environment.

. Supervised the work performance of accounting/administrative assistants.

. Maintained the accuracy of the financial reporting system. Oversaw the

preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the

organization's financial position.

. Negotiated insurance, handling legal issues, human resource, banking and

reviewing contracts. Responsible for the executive administrative

functions of the company.

. Managed, monitored and control the flow of cash receipts and

disbursements to meet the business and

investment needs of the firm.

. Reviewed job cost with each Project Manager on a monthly basis.

Investigated, researched and discussed with Project Manager any job cost

discrepancies. Budgeted job costs verses actual job costs.

. Prepared, filed, and paid all corporate payroll taxes, as well as file

and pay estimated corporation taxes and any extensions. Prepared

accompanying reports required by regulatory authorities.

. Conducted daily computer system back-ups, system security checks and

system upgrades.

Significant Accomplishments

. Researched, supervised and implemented Computerease, a new, fully-

integrated accounting construction software similar to Timberline,

resulting in saving the companies $200,000 as well as improving the

accuracy and increasing the speed of financial information.

. Improved business processes and reduced inefficiencies in accounting

transactions, analysis and financial reporting as a result of

implementing Computerease.

. Brought payroll processing from an outsourced to an in-house system,

resulting in saving the companies money each year in payroll expenses.

(Graphics Printing Company) Chicago, IL 10/92 - 12/93

Accounting Manager

Reported directly to President and Executive Vice President of this

privately held company.

Hill and Knowlton, Inc. (Public Relations Company), Public Company

09/84 - 11/91

Financial Administrator (03/87 - 11/91)

Office Services Manager (Promoted) (06/86 - 03/87)

Accounts Receivable Associate (Promoted) (03/85 - 06/86)

Accounts Payable Associate (Promoted) (09/84 - 03/85)

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Saint Xavier University, GPA 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Governors State University

LICENSED

. Licensed Public Accountant - CPA

HONORS

Saint Xavier University

. Delta Mu Delta - National Honor Society in Business Administration

. Academic Achievement Award

Governors State University

. Donald and Helen Morrison Scholarship - Entrepreneur Scholarship

. Dean's List Honors Award

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES - Illinois CPA Society

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