Financial Reporting Accounting Manager

Helen L. Steckelberg

Des Plaines, IL *****

Cell: 847-***-****

Email: *********@***.***

Objective

Management Position in Accounting

Summary of Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting in the following industries: manufacturing, wholesale, import/export, financial institutions and health care

• Professional and managerial skills demonstrated in the following areas: financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, problem solving, employee development and system analysis and implementation.

• Supervised and developed employee skills in the areas of general accounting, financial reporting and computer information systems.

• Software/ERP experience includes: Epicor/Vista Microsoft Navision,

• BPCS, AS400, CUBS, EDI, MAS90, Peachtree, QuickBooks and Fixed Asset Pro.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word

• Was instrumental in the implementation of new computer systems for three large corporations.

Professional Experience

Hommer Tool & Mfg., Inc. – Arlington Heights, IL

Position: Accounting Manager

April 2010 – Current

Supervised the accounting department for a mid-size manufacturer.

Monthly average of over $700,000.00 in receivables with less than 5% over 60 days old.

Prepared monthly financials statements.

Processed weekly payroll.

In charge of all benefits including; health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, STD & LTD and all other HR functions.

Responsible for Insurance Renewals including; Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Worker’s Comp, Business, Auto and Life Insurance.

Closely monitored the monthly WIP.

Kept track of all fixed assets and their associated depreciation.

Worked on many special analysis projects for the owners as needed.

Supervised all invoicing, cash receipts, accounts payable and cost accounting. Melitta System Service USA, Inc. – Elgin, IL

Position: Controller

October 2007 – March 2010

Ran the accounting department for a new German start-up company in the USA.

Supervised and played an integral role in the implementation on a brand new ERP system Microsoft Navision.

Was in charge of all foreign and domestic banking.

Supervised the semi-monthly payroll for over 100 people.

Directly reported all financials to the parent headquarters in Minden, Germany.

Processed a monthly average of over 10 million dollars in wire transfers.

Supervised all invoicing, cash receipts, accounts payable and cost accounting.

Signer on corporate disbursement account.

Set up the FEIN number for this corporation and registered the 24 states that we had nexus with sales tax, withholding and unemployment accounts.

Processed the monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax returns for all 24 states.

Assisted in HR and benefits.

Reconciled our account with other international divisions on a monthly basis.

Was responsible for month-end closing and bank reconciliations. Snap-on Credit – Libertyville, IL

Position: Accounting Manager

December 2005 – October 2007

Managed an accounting staff of seven people.

Supervised the posting of over one million dollars in cash payments weekly within the department.

Monitored and oversaw the posting of an average of seven million dollars per week in electronic payments.

Responsible for the daily and weekly balancing of cash to the system as well as balancing to the general ledger.

Responsible for all month end closings and reporting.

Worked closely with other departments to ensure timely handling of major accounts.

Prepared updated written procedures to improve workflow.

Had authority to preform interest adjustments and process write-offs on customer accounts.

Handled all personnel issues within the accounting department. Carlisle FoodService Products – Des Plaines, IL

Position: Financial Analyst

March 2000 – November 2005

Worked as part of a 5 person team handling twenty million dollars per year in imports.

Responsible for the financial analysis of all off-shore purchases: their associated purchase price, vendor terms, transportation costs and overall landed percentages.

Created comprehensive spreadsheets that were used as a working tool to track all international container shipments.

Analyzed inventory reports reflecting shortages/overages and processed the necessary monetary adjustments.

Was instrumental in vendor negotiations.

Prepared monthly analysis of import activity and trends.

Recognized by corporate executives for the streamlining of internal processes. Stanley Hartco – Skokie, IL

Position: Accounting Manager

August 1994 – March 2000

Supervised an accounting staff of six people.

Was in charge of all accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit & collections, cost accounting, payroll, benefits and human resources. Was directly involved in materials planning, forecasting and setting up bills of material.

Responsible for all general ledger entries

Prepared financial reports for corporate headquarters

Responsible for month end closing and bank reconciliations.

Planned and supervised their computer conversion from EMS Systems to BPCS. Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science in Business & Management (core in accounting)

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