Manager Accounting
Resume:
KARL J. KEVRA
Livonia, Mich. *****
(home) 734-***-****
(cell) 248-***-****
acs0gf@r.postjobfree.com
I have extensive experience in P & L analysis including inventory control, development of new accounting procedures, financial training and the implementation of plans for improvement. I have organized and implemented several control programs that have resulted in savings in excess of $1,000,000. I have also created internal audits that have recovered $500,000 in lost revenue.
Experience: Kmart Corporation Troy, Mich
Position: Divisional Finance Manager – Grocery Finance
2006 to present
analyze financial statements for 120 Super Kmart stores
conduct Profit & Loss reviews with 8 District Managers and recommended “action plans” for improvement
assist with budget preparation and review for all grocery divisions
educate store management regarding their financial results through training seminars
analyze waste / shrink results to help stores improve on poor results
responsible for expense control with respect to payroll, equipment, utilities, etc.
experienced in cost accounting
experience with Hyperion / ESSBASE
auditing experience to adhere to GAAP principles as well as SOX compliance
auditing of financial results and accounts on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis to ensure accuracy
auditing of cash records at store level
auditing of internal controls and systems to verify compliance with company policies
experience with CONCUR travel expense program
Position: Senior Financial Analyst
1999 to 2005
prepare financial statements for 120 Super Kmart stores
conducted store financial training seminars
balanced and analyzed account balances and reviewed results with management
created month end journal entries & reports
monitored inventory controls for 120 stores
assisted in the preparation of financial notes for the Board of Directors reports
developed new accounting reports and processes for 120 Super Kmart stores
strong EXCEL and WORD skills
experience with AS400 system
Position: A/P Supervisor – Super Kmart
1993 to 1998
supervision of staff of 8 A/P associates
assisted in the implementation of EDI transmissions of invoices through A/P
auditing controls for duplicate payments through A/P system and well as cash discounts
assist in the implementation of EFT payment structure to Super Kmart (grocery) vendors
implemented and monitored the “opportunity – forward buy” A/P program
verification that all allowances and cash discounts had been taken
assisted in the negotiation of vendor terms for the grocery vendors
conducted training seminars at store level for the receiving and paying of DSD invoices
Experience with QuickBooks and SalesForce
Experience: Kay & Kay – The Tile Depot Farmington Hills, Mich
Position: Accounting Manager
1990 to 1993
supervised and managed accounting staff of 41 clerks and 3 assistant managers
assisted in the implementation of a computerized A/P system
prepared and analyzed store and total company financial statements
conducted annual evaluations of employees
implemented internal audit procedures
monitored inventory accounting procedures
complete exposure to General Ledger, A/R, A/P, Cash Flow, Budgeting, Inventory Control
assisted VP-Finance in the negotiation and settlement of outstanding vendor issues
Experience: Foodland Distributors Livonia, Mich
Position: Accounting Manager
1984 to 1990
supervised and managed accounting staff of 25 clerks and 2 accounting managers
responsible for month-end closing and financial reporting
prepared and filed monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns
monitored inventory control and organized semi-annual warehouse inventories
instrumental in the start up of new company’s financial accounting system
conducted annual evaluation of employees
completed budgets for several departments and then monitored a large scope of the entire forecasting process
designed several cost reducing programs that saved in excess of $100,000 annually. Also instituted income-producing program that resulted in a $120,000 annual bottom line effect.
analyzed several reports for financial board review
wrote and implemented several accounting policies for company
Experience: The Kroger Company Livonia, Mich
Position: Accounting Manager
1982 to 1984
supervised several departments such as Payroll, A/R, A/P, Inventory Control, Stores Accounting, Budgeting
prepared local and state tax returns (10Q, 10K)
prepared journal entries and financial statement reports
conducted annual evaluation of employees
responsible for account balancing and internal audit procedures
prepared and analyzed financial statements
monitored quarterly store inventories
experience with AS400 system
Experience: Agency Rent-A-Car Roseville, Mich
Position: Manager/Accountant
1977 to 1982
managed 6 employees in the company’s largest office nationwide
calculated weekly payroll and managed inventory of 162 cars
prepared and presented office budgets and forecasts
organized and submitted month-end and year-end P&L statements
prepared analysis for the company and customer regarding lease/buy concept
responsible for the PR sales representation of the company and its services
Education:
1968 to 1972 De La Salle Collegiate Detroit, Mich
Major: College Prep
GPA: 3.3
1972 to 1976 Wayne State University Detroit, Mich
Degree: B.B.A
Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.1
Memberships: Board of Directors of Subdivision 1990 to present
Board of Directors of Livonia Athletic League 1997 to present
Audit Committee of Credit Union 1984 to 1995
References: References available upon request.
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