Maria Knapek 24 Pinecrest Drive Fortuna, CA Address 95540 T 707-496-1910 m

kd06346@westpost.net
PROFILE
I am a lifelong resident of Humboldt County, in search of an organization where
my skills and experience will be util-ized to create a well functioning, accurat
e and organized Accounting Department.
EXPERIENCE
Finance Director, Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, Loleta, California a
" 2008-2010
Promoted to Finance Director December, 2008, from Accounting Manager of Bear Riv
er Casino. Was responsible for all aspects of accounting for a Tribal Government
al Operation. This included, but not limited to, journal entry postings, reconci
liation of General Ledger accounts, financial statement preparation. Was also re
sponsible for maintaining grant funding files, preparing quarterly financial rep
orts to governmental granting institutions, drawdowns from multiple governmental
institutions, and maintaining relations with grant management specialists. Prep
ared for and was actively involved in, annual independent audit. Created and pre
pared policies and procedures for Accounting Department, ac-cording to Governmen
tal Funding requirements. Key contact for relations with banking institutions. S
upervised, and had oversight of, daily operational functions of the Accounting D
epartment.
Accounting Manager, Bear River Casino, Loleta, California a" 2006-2008
Was responsible for all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping related to the dai
ly operations of a Tribal gaming facil-ity. Was responsible for journal entry po
stings, general ledger reconciliations, financial statements. Prepared for, and
was actively involved in, annual independent audit. Created, and maintained orga
nized filing system for monthly gen-eral ledger reconciliations. Created and pre
pared Policies and Procedures for Accounting Department according to Gaming MICS
requirements. Supervised, and had oversight of, daily operational functions of
the Accounting Depart-ment.
Staff Accountant, Hesse, Green, Piland Accounting, Eureka, California a" 2003-20
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Was responsible for all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping for client base. T
his included, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payabl
e, accounts receivable, journal entries, financial statements. Was responsible f
or all governmental quarterly reporting required for client base organizations.
Controller, The Eureka Inn, Eureka, California a" 1999-2003
Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting related to the operati
on of a hotel, restaurant and lounge. This included, but not limited to, bank re
conciliations, payroll, revenue audit, accounts payable, quarterly governmental
reports. Supervised, and had oversight of, daily operations of the Accounting De
partment.
Owner, Operator, By The Moonlight Bookkeeping, Eureka, California a" 1979-1999
Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting for client base, as we
ll as partnering with my former hus-band to operate Knapekas Auto Electric
EDUCATION
1977 Graduate with Honors, Eureka High School Currently enrolled in on line Acco
unting course to maintain Specialized Associates in Accounting. Currently enroll
ed in University, East Bay, online course in Fund Accounting for Certification i
n Fund Accounting, GASB 34
SKILLS
Fund Accounting, full charge bookkeeping, non profit accounting, creating Accoun
ting Policies and Procedures. Peach-tree, Quickbooks Pro certified, MAS 90 (Sage
Software) Timberline Accounting Excel spreadsheets, manual account-ing( double
entry manual accounting) Supervising staff members in a team oriented environmen
t. HOBBIES, ACTIVITIES Board of Directors, St. Bernardas School, Current Former
Area Coordinator, Make A Wish Foundation Horseback riding, water sports, cookin
g, family References Available Upon Request