cost accounting manager manufacturing cma in minneapolis st paul mn resume thomas zalewski
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Thomas Zalewski has 20 years experience with budget preparation and monitoring that allows companies to reduce expenses and maximize profits.TRANSCRIPT
THOMAS S. ZALEWSKI JR
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
612-801-6996
QUALIFICATIONS
20 years experience with budget preparation and monitoring that allows companies to reduce
expenses and maximize profits
Product Margin analysis, tracking root causes of poor performers and developing corrective
actions to maximize profits
Multiple department manager.
Ability to work with all levels in an organization including C level management.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Administration Manager, Multitest Minnesota Contactor Business Unit
Sept 2000 to current
Performed month end process for facility retrieving data from Visual (2000-2009) & PSI
(2009-current) ERP systems and reporting outcomes to corporate office. Worked with
corporate office in the preparation of monthly financials.
Analyzed substandard margins and worked with all departments on corrective actions.
Drafted yearly budget for Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Administration and
COGS areas. Developed monthly analysis of budget to actual and worked with
department managers on corrective actions on over expenditures which ensured yearly
profits.
Worked with corporate office to ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Worked with other mangers to develop key point indicators used to manage the business
Supervised Accounts Payable area to ensure all invoices were coded correctly and
submitted for on time payment.
Managed the relocation of business. Coordinated building planning, the move process
according to a management agreed upon timeline. Assured all departments and systems
are 100% functional on the first morning of business in the new facility.
Responsible for all facility issues including communications and security systems,
HVAC system including implementation of cost saving measures, and daily building
maintenance
Worked with the corporate office coordinated all HR duties for the facility including:
o New Hires and Reductions in Force
o Benefits
o Payroll including the installation, training and enforcement of 1st ever time clock
Currently pursuing CMA
Cost Accountant, Ceres Environmental
January 2000 – July 2000
Developed and implemented costing system for an environmental construction company
Developed direct and indirect hourly equipment costing
Organized payroll to simplify cost costing
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for company job costing policies
Analyzed environmental construction, demolition, erosion control and wood grinding
projects for job profitability
Reconciled receipts to create a more accurate picture of job costs
Director of Administrative Services, Vinnell Corporation, Humphrey Job Corps
May 1997 – January 2000
General duties of overseeing the daily management of the Finance, Purchasing, Facilities,
Property and Food Service Departments of the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center
Finance
Accounts Payable , Cash Ledger, General Ledger, budgeting, Cost Center Management
Reviewing and approving all financial statements to be submitted to US Government for
reimbursement
Purchasing
Vendor Management, Contract Management, and Requisition Control
Oversee approval and purchase of capital assets
Facility Management
Preventive maintenance for the entire facility
Bid management, vendor selection and contract acceptance for major refurbishment
projects
Property
Responsible for all government property allocated to the facility
Ensure all inventory levels are operational
Food Service
Oversee food service operation that provides 200 students 3 meals per day for the entire
year
Worked with supervisor on minimizing spoilage via on time delivery from food vendors
Finance Supervisor - Vinnell Corporation, Humphrey Job Corps, April 1994 - May 1997
Accountability Coordinator – Vinnell Corporation, November 1991 – April 1994
Financial Accountant - Vinnell Corporation, Humphrey Job Corps, October 1988 – November
1991
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. John’s University