Connie J. Kabzinski

H574-***-**** C574-***-****

rb282b@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Over 10 years proven accomplishments in leading and managing accounting departments, financial reporting processes and accounting control procedures utilizing various systems and a proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel. Possess extensive competencies in general ledger accrual accounting principles and providing accurate periodic financial statements, analysis, reconciliations and forecasts to drive effective business decisions. A dependable, results driven, team player with ability to work independently, possessing strong business ethics, a positive attitude and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Ten years federal and state corporate tax compliance for large multi-state entities, personal property taxes and sales taxes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Finance Lead - Nexus RVS LLC – Mfg./Retail Oct 2010 – Dec 2011

• Instrumental in establishing and implementing accounting system software applications and procedures to effectively record manufacturing, retail/dealership and service transactions of a unique business model, start up company. Designed and monitored financial reporting tools utilizing functional, complex Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and calculations for compiling, reporting and analyzing business data; sales, inventories, margins, forecasts and cash flow.

• Established and managed accounting staff, accounts payable, invoicing, general journal transactions and reconciliations. Ensured proper training of office, accounting and purchasing personnel in appropriate areas of responsibilities. The “go to” person for problem resolutions. Researched, resolved and communicated federal and state compliance issues including sales taxes, abatements, licenses, registrations and permits. Established forms and procedures along with organizing and directing physical inventory.

• Managed treasury functions; deposits, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and cash flows in addition to general ledger account maintenance, fixed assets and financial statement reporting, review and analysis. Responsible for sales tax returns, 1099 filings, human resources, benefits and weekly payroll. Tracked and calculated commissions, bonuses and piece rate. Developed forms and procedures for HR functions, secured outside payroll company, employee benefits and managed open enrollment.

Corporate Accounting Manager - Fortis Plastics – Mfg. Jun 2009 – Oct 2010

• Managed, directed and controlled accounting activities, audits, monthly recurring charges, general journal entries and transactions for the corporate office. Monitored plant controller’s financial information for accuracy in accounting at the plant level, including balance sheet transactions. Streamlined inter-company account reconciliations and month end close processes, effectively reducing the number of days by one. Researched, established procedures and trained plant controllers to properly record fixed asset acquisitions, transfers and dispositions for book and tax accounting purposes. Reported to executive team, upon review and analysis, corporate and plant financial statements, Key Performance Indicators, daily inventory analysis, daily cash availability and weekly cash forecasts extended out 14 weeks, for plants and on a consolidated basis utilizing Microsoft Excel charts, graphs and spreadsheets. Communicated with management, controllers and co-workers regularly. Compiled data and filed 1099 forms and other government reports.

• Lead contact and facilitator for quarterly bank audits. Representative for year end audits, tax audits as well as personal property and real estate reviews.

Tax Analyst - NIBCO INC – Mfg. 2002 – 2009

• Analyzed, organized and revised tax work papers, including state apportionment calculations, to effectively support law changes and tax returns. Assisted in bringing tax filings in house utilizing CorpTax software for multi state manufacturing companies. Responsible for preparing work papers and filing federal and state income and franchise tax returns, quarterly estimates and extensions, annual reports, state registrations and annual personal property tax returns in a variety of states and jurisdictions.

• Revised and maintained tax calendar, researched and analyzed tax issues, prepared necessary schedules, tax adjustments and work papers utilizing SAP data and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Compiled, analyzed and calculated annual W-2 lease inclusion data, state credits, tax accruals and provision work papers.

• Saved $5,000 annually in penalties and fees after researching and correcting 1099 data errors company wide.

Tax Analyst – National Steel Corporation – Manufacturer 1998 – 2002

• Key member of team responsible for preparing federal and state income and franchise tax returns utilizing CorpTax software, filing quarterly estimates and extensions, annual reports and state registrations for large multi state manufacturing concern with multiple corporations and 10 divisions.

• Researched tax issues and analyzed company financial data for preparing schedules, tax adjustments and work papers to support tax filings and state apportionment.

Corporate Accounting Manager & Tax Analyst – Glaval Corp.- Mfg 1988 - 1998

• Managed accounting activities, controls and procedures, tax matters, internal and external audits, property & real estate returns & taxes and fixed assets.

EDUCATION

Indiana University South Bend

B.S. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE; ECONOMICS MINOR

COMPUTER/TAX APPLICATIONS

Microsoft Office Applications, Quick Books, QAD, SAP, Monarch, Real World, Sage FAS, CCH and RIA Tax Research, CorpTax Compliance Software, Performs Plus

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