Virgil Spisak
Marquette,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable and detail-oriented accountant with a strong background in manufacturing tracking. Helps companies maintain and improve profitability by completing relevant reviews and forecasts. Supports effective, accurate decision-making with sound financial analysis. Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Marquette Area Public Schools
Marquette, Michigan
2024 - Current
- Supported audit processes by providing necessary documentation and records.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for credit cards and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
Cost Accountant
Midnight Management INC
Marquette, USA
2021 - 2023
- Conducted payroll, which included accounting for tips, 401(k), child support, and garnishments.
- Gained experience and a high level of understanding of IRS Code Section 280E and how to navigate it.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable, implementing software to streamline and secure our high-volume vendor account payments.
- Implemented procedures for improved inventory reconciliations.
- Run sales, inventory, and labor reports to analyze their data and present findings to the executives.
- Assists with audit preparation and tax form inquiries.
- Acts as a main point of contact for our banking representatives, and initiates wires and transfers.
- Conducted transfer pricing markups by utilizing full absorption costing techniques.
- Oversaw and implemented ERP system changes.
- Heavy controversy works with state and federal regulators.
- Worked with server-side processing with multiple ERPs, including QuickBooks, Dutchie, Flowhub, and Headset.
- Developed a demographic model for retail basket breakdowns.
Staff Accountant
Morrison, Gilmour, Hillard
Plymouth, USA
2020 - 2021
- Bookkeeping through QuickBooks Desktop and Online for several companies.
- Prepare both individual and corporate tax returns.
Accountant/Tax Preparer
Ledford Tax & Financial Services
Marquette, USA
2018 - 2020
- Prepared the necessary tax forms specific to clients.
- Conducted external audits.
- Assisted in necessary day-to-day office needs.
Education
Bachelor's - Accounting
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI12.2018
Bachelor's - Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI12.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Audit support
- Cost accounting
- Tax compliance expertise
- Knowledge of Code Section 280E implications
- Accounts payable management
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Business operations and forecasting
- Critical thinking skills
- Discrepancy reconciliation
- Business operations analysis
- Payroll management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Marquette Area Public Schools
2024 - Current
Cost Accountant
Midnight Management INC
2021 - 2023
Staff Accountant
Morrison, Gilmour, Hillard
2020 - 2021
Accountant/Tax Preparer
Ledford Tax & Financial Services
2018 - 2020
Bachelor's - Accounting
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor's - Management
Northern Michigan University