Anne Polenik
Blairsville,PA
Summary
Detail oriented, analytical and organized professional with GAAP expertise and experience of financial controlling and treasury functions while thriving on deadline-driven environments. Critical decision maker while delivering a high quality of strategic solutions to resolve challenges and propel business growth. Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
COST ACCOUNTANT
North American Höganäs
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with operations to identify issues and offer analysis and solutions while ensuring transfer pricing accuracy.
- Assisted in external audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and compliance with accounting standards.
- Performed month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Coordinated and provided monthly financial reviews with stakeholders of location's results.
- Controlled and maintained accurate yield analysis, plant metrics and breakeven points.
- Oversaw inventory cycle counts, reconciliation and annual physical inventory.
- Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
- Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts.
SENIOR TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
Robindale Energy & Associated Companies
12.2011 - 04.2023
- Ensured accurate maintenance of bank accounts, treasury systems and bank cost information.
- Analyzed and prepared general ledger entries and reconciliations of accounts.
- Created monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts
- Ensured and directed the filing of timely and accurate financial statements for month end, quarterly and yearly closings while ensuring compliance with GAAP, SEC and SOX requirements.
- Supervised a team of eight employees in four locations.
- Implemented EDI and ERP systems to promote continuous cost savings and profit increase.
- Served as a subject matter expert on treasury related issues during mergers and acquisitions activity, providing critical insights for financial positions.
- Implemented best practices in cash handling procedures to minimize risk exposure associated with fraud or theft incidents.
- Managed a team on eight accounting professionals in four different locations.
CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
Indiana County Office of Planning and Development
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Assured accurate recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal and external audits
- Issued monthly financial reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Supervised the input of financial data and reports for County's automated financial situations
- Managed commercial banking relationships and ensured compliance with lender requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
05.2010
Skills
- SAGE 500
- M3 Accounting Software
- BizNet Software
- Intuit Quickbooks
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Qlik Sense
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- General ledger maintenance
- Annual forecasting
- Balance sheet preparation
Timeline
COST ACCOUNTANT
North American Höganäs
06.2023 - Current
SENIOR TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
Robindale Energy & Associated Companies
12.2011 - 04.2023
CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
Indiana County Office of Planning and Development
05.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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