PETER J. ZEGERS, JR.

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East Meadow, NY 11554

H: 516-***-**** C: 516-***-****

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SUMMARY

Accountant with progressive experience in Finance including Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Accounting, Accounts Payable and ISO Audits. Skilled Project Accountant adept at accounting for multi-million dollar construction projects. Detail oriented with strong analytical and administrative skills. New York State - Notary Public.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROCKTENN, Corrugated Division, Hauppauge, NY 1998 - 2009

(Formerly Southern Container Corp.)

Project Accountant

Collaborated annually with Engineering, Procurement and Plant Management to prepare multi-million dollar Capital Project Budget. Maintained budget throughout year monitoring capital spending and cash forecast. Managed accounting of all transactions across multiple capital projects through budget analysis, research and reclassifications.

• Reduced cost overruns and eliminated duplicate payments by reconciling contractor accounts, processing back charges and issuing change orders.

• Assured adherence with AIA standards by auditing Applications for Payment and tracking Construction in Progress through job cost system to General Ledger.

• Improved management ability to evaluate expenses by developing hierarchy of cost codes to track sub project cost by task using Lawson Activity Management Software.

Major Construction Projects:

• 2005 Southern Container Corp., Murfreesboro, TN, 291,400 Sq. Ft. Corrugated Box Plant, $30M

• 2002 Solvay Paperboard, Syracuse, NY, 254,400 Sq. Ft. Paper Mill No. 3 and Waste Water Facility, $130M

• 2000 Southern Container Corp., Devens, MA, 234,347 Sq. Ft. Corrugated Box Plant, $30M

• 1999 Solvay Paperboard, Syracuse, NY, 296,800 Sq. Ft. Paper Mill No. 2, $130M

Fixed Asset Accountant

Managed Corporate Fixed Assets for 16 locations, processing additions, transfers, disposals and monthly depreciation.

• Produced $1M write down reducing property insurance premiums by coordinating Annual Fixed Asset Inventory identifying numerous obsolete assets.

• Ensured regulatory compliance by preparing State Personal Property Reports and responding to Government Agency inquires.

• Converted legacy software system calculating depreciation on annual basis to period basis accurately reporting periodic depreciation expense and circumventing need for monthly accrual.

• Improved efficiency and reporting capabilities of accounting system calculating depreciation by researching, negotiating and procuring SAGE FAS software and installation contract.

• Recommended vendor for transfer of data to JD Edwards software accommodating acquisition by RockTenn allowing uninterrupted operations during transition.

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ISO Internal Auditor

Enabled ISO certification annually as part of audit team by conducting timely internal audits to evaluate quality management conformity with ISO standards. Reviewed non conformities determining cause, evaluated need for action and reviewed corrective action taken.

LOCKHEED MARTIN, TACTICAL DEFENSE SYSTEMS, Great Neck, NY 1984 - 1997

Sr. Accounting Analyst - Fixed Assets 1991 - 1997

Managed fixed asset inventory for four corporate sites valued at $145M. Tracked cost for multi-million dollar capital projects. Analyzed and reconciled all asset reports for: Corporate Tax Packages and State Personal Property Taxes.

• Enabled tax processing and compliance by assisting in development and transition of new corporate asset data base.

• Conducted life year study to comply with government cost account standards.

Sr. Accountant - General Accounting 1988 - 1991

Controlled intercompany account transfer system responsible for all accounting transactions between seven major divisions ($100M/year). Prepared monthly journal entries, ledger reconciliations and financial statements. Performed financial analysis for senior management. Interfaced with internal and government auditors.

Accountant - Accounts Payable 1984 - 1988

Directed Accounts Payable staff for unit of 6 reviewing transaction journals, performing research and analysis, interacting with procurement and vendors. Reconciled Accounts Payable accounts and prepared entries and adjustments. Prepared cash forecasts and monitored month end disbursement reports.

EDUCATION

BBA, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Certificate - Financial Statement Analysis, SUNY, Old Westbury

ASSOCIATIONS

Vice President/Treasurer, Adelphi University Parents Association

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