Controller/Accounting Manager

SHERYL R. WITKOWSKI

**** - * *** ****, *** Plaines, IL 60016

(H) 847-***-**** *******@*******.*** (C) 847-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

General accountant and project coordinator with more than 20 years experience in a variety of accounting roles. Organized, analytical and committed to meeting or beating agreed upon standards and deadlines. Respected by peers and senior managers for strengths in the following areas:

Fixed Asset Accounting Maintenance Account Analysis

Supervision of Accounts Payable & Receivable State Income Tax Preparation

Financial Statements Depreciation Forecasts and Calculations

Year-end Audit Coordination Project Tracking and Record Keeping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VAN RU CREDIT CORPORATION, Des Plaines, Illinois 2001 – 2011

Credit collection for student loan, credit card debt, and others with revenue of $75,000,000.

Assistant Controller

• Supporting the Controller.

• Account analysis and reconciliation.

• Prepare and distribute financial statements.

• Resolution of employee issues and complaints.

• Auditor interaction and response.

• Special projects, as required.

• Daily wire transfer support.

• Check approval prior to signature.

• Administration of accounting software.

• Supervision of:

o Accounts Receivable Manager

o Accounts Payable Supervisor

o Cash Manager

o Posting Manager

o Corporate Auditor

o Mailroom/Driver

o Security Guard

FSB MERCHANT DIVISION, Des Plaines, Illinois 1998 – 2001

A credit card processing company for the merchant.

Senior Staff Accountant

• Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable staff of 3.

Coordinated and scheduled month-end closing activities for all departments.

• Prepared month-end financial statements and financial statement commentary.

• Maintained a general ledger, analyzed general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.

• Responsible for physical inventory and inventory reconciliation.

• Assisted in the performance of the duties of settlement account, human resources and payroll accounting.

MOLEX, INC., Lisle, Illinois 1985 – 1997

A worldwide manufacturing company of electrical components.

Division Accountant, 1994 – 1997

General Accountant, 1991 – 1994

Fixed Asset Accountant, 1985 – 1991

• Set prices as requested.

• Produced monthly and year-end financial statements.

• Maintained fixed asset accounting.

• Prepared audit schedules and coordinated annual audit.

• Analyzed accounts.

• Assumed sole responsibility for state income tax preparation for 18 states.

• Forecasted depreciation based on current assets, assets in progress and forecasted asset completion.

• Tracked and reported on the progress of an average 200 projects per year.

SCHWARTZ PAPER COMPANY, Morton Grove, Illinois 1983 – 1985

A paper company supplying the food industry.

Accountant

• Supervised accounts receivable, organized and implemented accounts payable system and maintained general ledger accounts

• Prepared monthly financial statements.

• Managed department staff, including junior account executives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Roosevelt University, Chicago. IL

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