Barbara Zach

12 Cupsaw Drive tel.: 201 841-0894

Ringwood, NJ 07456 bz4c0718@westpost.net
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Summary of
Qualifications EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Reliable accounting systems manager Demonstrated hands-on comprehensive expertis
e in financial planning, projections, analysis, accounts receivable, accounts pa
yable, billing, purchasing, collections, inventory, payroll, general ledger, pro
perty accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, budgetary controls, and ta
x law compliance
Skilled human resources manager with expertise in recruiting, applicant screenin
g, employee orientation, evaluation and placement, training, benefits selection,
planning and
administration, employee safety and employment law compliance
Controller-Accounting Manager, National Data Conversion, NY,NY May 1999-Janua
ry 2010
Duties
a Direct the financial affairs of an organization generating revenue of almost
$10 Million annually
a Formulate company financial plans, policies, and accounting practices
a Conduct relationships with lending institutions and the financial community,
maintain fiscal records, prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports, coordina
te with outside auditors and accountants
a Prepare financial analyzes including interim and year-end financial statements
and their supporting schedules, for operational and financial management
a Control more than 1,000 accounts receivable and more than 200 accounts payable
a Direct, supervise and mentor accounting staff
a Plan, evaluate and select appropriate insurance coverage for various contingen
cies
Accomplishments Managed quarterly financial reviews together with the outside ac
counting firm
Streamlined billing procedures, hired and trained accounting and clerical staff
Implemented Shared Work Program as a substitution for layoffs
Prepared due diligence reports for potential investors
Organized relocation of the company and coordinated adjusting the new space
to company needs

Human Resources Manager, National Data Conversion, NY,NY July 2004-January 2010
Duties
a Create, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures;
a Prepare and maintain employeesa handbook, maintain current HR information
a Develop recruitment and placement policies, systems and procedures,
including strategies and selection techniques
a Recruit and screen candidates for exempt and nonexempt positions
a Conduct new employee orientations
a Implement employment verifications, employee relations counseling and
performance appraisal program
a Perform exit interviews
a Maintain and annually update compensation program, rewrite job
descriptions, if necessary
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a Plan, select, develop and administer employee benefits, including healthcare,

401(k),
vacation, paid leave, Flexible Spending Account, and Transit Checks
a Direct, supervise and mentor clerical support staff

Accomplishments Created Employee Handbook, implemented time recordkeeping system

for non-exempt employees, introduced overtime rules
Developed testing procedures for programmers applying for jobs at NDC
Introduced and administered 401(k) plan, managed 401(k) plan termination
Established relationships with the faculty of three prestigious technical univer
sities in Poland to recruit students for summer programs and long term internshi
ps with NDC, prepared training programs for students from abroad, organized livi
ng quarters for interns
Recruited several programmers from abroad and successfully applied for H-1B visa
status for them without engaging immigration lawyers
Organized several company retreats: ski trips, Delaware canoe trips, helped orga
nize NDC presence at the Legal Tech Show for four consecutive years
Bookkeeper and Personnel Supervisor, National Data Conversion, NY,NY 1987-199
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Duties
a Maintain the companyas system of accounts, and keeping books and records on al
l transactions and assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, billi
ng, collection, bank reconciliation, financial reporting
a Administer employee benefits
a Submit tax documentation and reports
a Evaluate and purchase insurance coverage for protection against property losse
s and other potential liabilities

Accomplishments Set-up new accounting system, stayed in compliance with changing

tax and employment laws, changed health insurance providers to save money witho
ut sacrificing coverage, introduced transit checks program
Passed New York State Notary Public exam
Skills QuickBooks, Quicken, MYOB, Salesforce, Ms Word, and Ms Excel;
Advanced Math, GAAP standards;
Accuracy and precision, strong analytical and problem solving skills,
Good written and oral communication skills (including fluency in Polish), go
od people skills;
Honesty and patience
Education M.S. in Finance, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw Poland 1980
Certificate of HR Management, Baruch College, New York 2007
Affiliations Member of Society of Human Resources Management, Professional Bookk
eepers Association, Notary Public Association

References available upon request