1. COLLEEN L KOLAKOWSKI
11625 KELVIN AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
(C) 215-287-0738 E-mail: Colleen.Kolakowski@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
A results-driven accounting specialist known as a detail oriented problem-solver. Professional with vast
and varied accounting and IT experience. An experienced accounting professional with broad knowledge
of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting responsibilities. Capable accounting professional with
ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Skilled accounting leadership software implementation
specialist who either led or contributed to eight software conversions. Department leader who managed
and developed eight individuals into team members.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Kronos ADP Payforce Crystal Reports Lawson A/P
Lawson General Ledger Lawson Report Writer Cash Management Custom Report Writing
Team Leadership Variance Resolution Data Integrity Budgeting
Internal Auditing Software Documentation Software Trainer Project Leadership
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SERV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM – Ewing, NJ 2012 – Current
SERV Behavioral Health Systemis a non-profit organization providing services to individuals with both
developmental and mental disabilities.
Assistant Controller (2012-Current)
 Reported directly to Controller, indirectly to CFO and supervised, guided, trained and coached to
a staff of three in payroll and accounts payable.
 Maintained daily cash activity for corporate bank accounts and executive transfers between bank
accounts and line of credit.
 Performed month bank reconciliation on 56 corporate bank accounts and 115 representative
payee accounts.
 Completed special projects for CFO and other individuals as needed.
 Performed account analysis to support and clarify monthly financial statements.
 Monitored and assisted with bi-weekly payroll processing for 775 employees.
 Provided software support for MIP and Kronos. Created custom and ad hoc reports utilizing
system, Excel, SQL and Crystal. Troubleshot and resolved issues and problems.
 Verified and approved the direct deposit, positive pay and payroll tax transactions.
 Created automated system for processing and tracking representative payee transactions.
 Audited payroll and Evolv to verify generalledger integrity and established necessary financial
controls when payroll was insourced.
 Developed working relationship with externalauditors.
 Programmed various interfaces for MIP accounting system to improve efficiency.
 Established a tracking system for SERV Achievement grocery cards and purchases which
provides the ability to monitor those transactions effectively.
 Prepared baseline data necessary for yearly 401-k contribution and bonuses.
 Provided support to the Controller for the completion of REAC filings, 401-k transactions,
monthly closing and auditor data requests.

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HONOR FOODS – Philadelphia, PA 2008 – 2012
Honor Foods is a value added food redistributor with two locations,150 employees and over
$ 200 million in annual sales.
Accounting Supervisor / Senior Accountant (2008-2012)
 Reported directly to the Finance Director.
 Performed all accounting tasks for 2 distribution facilities and coordinated the month end closing
for both locations.
 Supervised and managed staff of five in payroll, accounts payable, billing and inventory control.
 Assisted in bi-weekly payroll processing for 150 employees.
 Provided Accounts Receivable and payment posting assistance as needed.
 Periodically oversaw the credit, collections and accounts receivable departments as needed.
 Maintained continuous interaction with all department heads to meet month end deadlines.
 Prepared the individual and consolidated month end reports for facilities and corporate.
 Created customized reports as requested by management.
 Maintained daily cash activity for 8 corporate bank accounts and reconciled those accounts on a
monthly basis.
 Performed duties of bank account administrator.
 Implemented Lawson and became lead trainer for the organization. Created in-house
documentation and provided internal support for Lawson.
 Converted data from Integrated Accounting Software and imported data into Lawson.
 Trained 7 employees to use Lawson software.
 Provided support and custom information during annual audit.
 Participated in Time Advantage time control software implementation and ensured data imported
into ADP-Payforce wasaccurate.
PHILADELPHIAPARKING AUTHORITY – Philadelphia, PA 2007 – 2008
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) provides residents,businesses and visitors to Philadelphia
with comprehensive parking management services. PPA responsibilities include developing the supply of
off-street parking and regulating the use of on-street parking.
Revenue Control Coordinator (2007-2008)
 Reported directly to Revenue Control Director.
 Generated monthly billing invoices and processed payments from over 500 parking customers.
 Downloaded transaction history and created customized facility activity reports.
 Audited monthly Aged Accounts Receivable reports for 10 parking facilities and made necessary
adjusting entries.
 Audited daily transient parking receipts for 3 facilities.
 Ensured data integrity of Platinum accounts receivable software.
NORTHEASTERNHOSPITAL – Philadelphia, PA 1999-2006
Northeastern Hospital was part of the non-profit Temple University Health System. Northeastern
Hospital provided medical servicesto the residents of the Port Richmond, Kensington and North
Philadelphia.

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Senior Financial Analyst (1999-2006)
 Reported directly to Controller.
 Major responsibilities included all aspects of accounting support for the hospital.
 Integral part of the month end close process.
 Performed variety of accounting tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for central office.
 Reconciled bank statements for 6 different corporate accounts.
 Extracted and compiled custom accounting reports as requested by management.
 Compiled data and provided technical support for the annual budget planning process.
 Reviewed capital budget and equipment, recorded new capital purchases,created monthly capital
journal entries and generated monthly capital value reports.
 Interacted with external audit team to provided data requested.
 Maintained detailed records of grant transactions for auditing, state and federalreview.
 Coordinated and taught software training sessions for various software packages including
McKesson HBOC,Hyperion, Best Asset Management,Greentree,Staratcap and Solucient Action
OI.
PIERCE LEAHYARCHIVES – King ofPrussia, PA 1997 - 1999
Pierce Leahy Archives,now part of Iron Mountain,provided record storage and data management for
companies throughout the United States.
Support Specialist (1997-1999)
 Operated Help Desk and handled a large volume of up to 150 daily calls to provide assistance
with software and hardware issues.
 Extracted custom reports for internal and external customers.
 Generated billings to external customers for custom reports.
EDUCATIONAL ACHEIVEMENTS
Widener University, Chester PA
Bachelor of Science of Business Administration
Major in Accounting
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia. PA
Master of Science of Education
Strayer University, Trevose, PA
Master of Science of Accounting