Thaddeus Szmaj is an accounting and utility management professional with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as the Utility Operations Supervisor for the City of Youngstown Division of Water, where he oversees all functional aspects of the utility billing system. Prior to this role, he held several management positions involving accounting, inventory control, and auditing. He has a proven track record of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency.

1. Thaddeus Szmaj
2213 Fifth Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 719-0415 - Mobile
tszmaj@yahoo.com
CareerSummary
Accounting and utility management professional with a proven track record of experience in primary
accounting, utility services and reporting functions. Career enhanced by the use of strong analytical,
problem-solving and presentation skills. Dedicated team player who is able to effectively train and
motivate staff.
ProfessionalExperience
City of Youngstown – Division of Water, Youngstown, OH 2007 - Present
Utility Operations Supervisor
 Responsible for all functional aspects of the New World Systems Utility system, as well as developing,
structuring, implementation of new processes and procedures as well as training end-users.
 Responsible for developing and implementing month end reports monitoring efficiency and accuracy of
departmental staff.
 Oversee all aspects of electronic meter reading, including work schedules, data transfer to billing system
and maintenance of electronic reading devices.
 Responsible for subsequent downstream processes to include billing over 52,000 accounts totaling over $5
million per month, electronic receipts, billing corrections, customer complaints and dispute resolution.
 Responsible for all IT issues relative to Water Department operations including but not limited to
implementation and end user training.
 Project leader on the redesign of water bill and subsequent outsourcing of print function to greatly improve
efficiency.
 Project leader on implementation of eSuite system allowing customers to receive, review and remit
payments electronically.
 Project leader on the AMI system upgrade.
 Project leader on eCheck process that eliminated manual processing of over 8,000 customer payments per
month.
 Supervise unionized staff of ten and exempt staff of two.
Flynn’s Tire Group, Mercer, PA 2003 - 2007
Accounting Manager
 Responsible in developing P/L reports for a retail tire chain of 25 locations.
 Developed and implemented all retail sales reporting and commission programs.
 Lead role for development of retail store budgets.
 Supporting role relative to IT issues within the corporate organization.
 Responsible for all ad-hoc reporting within the organization.
 Project leader on 2005 financial and retail software conversion including but not limited to implementation
end user training.

2. Thaddeus Szmaj
Phar-Mor, Inc. LLC, Youngstown, OH 1993 – 2003
Director - Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control and Gross Margin Reporting
 Oversaw all financial aspects of $1.2 billion retail inventory operation.
 Assist in development and implementation of chain wide perpetual inventory system.
 Prepare inventory budget and forecasting for both stores and warehouse.
 Responsible for negotiating and maintaining business relationship with third party inventory service.
 Responsible for all margin reports developed and circulated throughout the organization.
 Supervised staff of five.
Manager,Accounts Receivable
 Oversaw day to day function of $60 million Accounts Receivable operation.
 Project leader in development and implementation of Rebate Tracking System which allowed for more
timely billing and collection.
 Prepared annual budget relative to vendor income.
 Liaison between Merchandising and Financial departments.
 Developed strong relationships with major vendors to ensure timely resolution on vendor disputes.
 Reduced uncollectible debt reserve 34.1%.
 Supervised staff of three.
Manager,Accounts Payable
 Responsible for quickly analyzing and correcting vendor disputes.
 Responsible for disbursements of all vendor payables.
 Reduced A/P debit balance by nearly 70%.
 Supervised staff of 13.
Staff Auditor
 Performed compliance audits at both the corporate and store level.
 Ensured compliance to corporate policies and procedures, legitimacy and accuracy in various areas and
determined weaknesses.
 Report on findings and provide recommendations, when needed.
 Assist external auditors with year-end audit.
DeBartolo Corporation, Youngstown, OH 1990-1993
Senior Auditor/Staff Auditor
 Performed financial and operational audits of corporate properties which included shopping malls, hotels,
professional sports teams, restaurants and race tracks.
 Evaluated adequacy of internal controls as they related to corporate procedures.
 Conducted sales audits of property tenants to determine sales were reported in accordance with the lease
agreements.
 Supervised staff of three.

3. Thaddeus Szmaj
Education
 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
o Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
o Accounting major
IT Skills
 New World Systems Governmental Software – Designated Trainer and Implementation Specialist
 Business Analytics – Designated Trainer and Implementation Specialist
 Sensus Metering Software -
 ASA Tire Software – Designated Trainer and Implementation Specialist
 Progress Database Query Manager
 JDEdwards Financial Software
 TireWorks Financial Software
 Microsoft Office Suite
 DB2 Query Manager
 Report Writer
 Netware – data transfer and download software
 Cupertino – data transfer and download software
Community Affiliation
 Treasurer- Fifth Avenue Neighbors Association
 Former Director of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District
 Honored - 2005 Mahoning Valley Professional’s 40 Under 40 Award
 Former Vice President - North Side Citizens’ Coalition
 Past member of the City of Youngstown Park Commission
 Past member of the Cardinal Mooney Alumni Cardinal Challenge (class captain)
 Past member of the 7th
Ward Citizens’ Coalition