Rebecca S. Antonio

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Rebecca abhxrr@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Accountant

Committed to implementing quality improvement techniques that drive business operations to success

Proficient in using technology to enhance data & information

Accomplished accountant, skilled at increasing profits and reducing costs through application of

analytical and business developmental skills

Achievement oriented financial professional with diversified experience in accounting

Effective communicator and problem-solver

A team oriented manager with an extensive background in accounting management

FINANCE

Cash flow, Analyses, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Working Capital,

Variance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost Acct.

COMPUTER

SAP, Windows NT/2003, MS Excel & Word, Solomon IV, JD Edwards, ACCPAC, QuickBooks Pro

Access, Crystal Reports, Oracle.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY, LLC.

Finance & Planning Manager Addison, IL 2005-Present

Recognized for successfully implementing accounting functions and monitoring (2)5M capital projects

within a $100M company. Coordinated and structured corporate accounting department, including staffing,

training, technology and procedures. Demonstrated success in managing multiple business units producing

timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Prompt delivery of financial analysis –forecasting

cashflow projection, development and analysis. Coordinated Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Established vendor accounts and negotiated credit lines

Prepared monthly and annual operating-financial budgets & rolling forecasts

Applied principals of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports

Substantiate capital appropriation requests initiated by management

Audited contracts, orders and vouchers and prepared reports to substantiate individual

transaction prior to settlement

Plan and conduct complex cost analyses ensuring all projects are in adherence to GAAP

Spearheaded accounting policy and procedure efforts

Conduct new hire orientation and manage the Human Resource function

Heavily involved in the closure and opening of plants

Directed annual audit process and strengthen accountability by partnering with department heads

Recruited, developed and managed team of finance professionals

BP REFINING TECHNOLOGY

Finance Analyst Naperville, IL 2004 (Contract)

Recognized for producing financial business models with minimal instruction or assistance and

continual changing targets.

Successful in the preparation of the annual budget of 65M

Instrumental in gathering data from Team Leaders to prepare the annual budget

Prepared current year budget vs. actual and variance report

Investigated accruals and discovered $650K in accrual errors

Coordinated financial data with the management producing costs for new budget model

NORTHERN IL BENEFIT FUNDS

Accounting Supervisor Aurora, IL 2000-2003

Recognized by the Board of Trustees for producing timely month, quarterly and annual financial

statements for multiple business units. In addition, demonstrated success implementing proper

policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP. Optimized cost savings of $20,000 on the annual

audit. Supervised 4-person accounting department.

Recommended major objectives and policies for the company to upper management

Instrumental in resolving $30,000 in contribution discrepancies

Processed weekly payroll, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns

Applied principals of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial

reports for 3 separate business units

Implemented pre-paids, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules

Instrumental in the implementation of ACCPAC accounting software

AQUA SIGNAL CORPORATION

Accounting Manager Cary, IL 1997-2000

Recognized by the Director of Finance for implementing policies and procedures in

accordance with GAAP, forecasting annual budget and timely delivery of weekly, quarterly,

and annual managerial reports. Researched and recovered over $50,000 in past due

receivables. Promoted to Accounting Manager based on success as an accounting

assistant.

Instrumental in the implementation of Impact/Encore software

Responsible for international wire transfers and monitor cash balances to ensure coverage of

accounts payable and payroll disbursements

Applied principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations

Prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize current and

projected company financial position

Maintained budgeting systems which provided control of expenditures made to carry out activities

Successfully handled and arranged for audit of company accounts

Established future revenues and expenditures to prepare budget

Manage annual audit.

JIFFY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA

Accounting Assistant Batavia, IL 1995-1997

Processed accounts payable, intercompany payables and bank reconciliations

Maintained records of transactions using computer

Maintained file of customers requiring daily transfer of funds and securities

Successfully handled the coordination of expense reports, and accounts payable with

the associated distribution account

Assisted with the preparation of PBC schedules for the annual audit

EDUCATION

Franklin University- Bachelors of Science- Accounting Columbus, OH

Franklin University –Pursuing MBA

Kishwaukee College-AS Accounting

Transferred core accounting curriculum to Franklin University Malta, IL

DDI – Leadership Training

SafeStart –Modules One-Five

Dun & Bradstreet CEU (Continuing Education Certificates)

How to Analyze Financial Statements

How Banks, Investment Firms, Investors-Interpret Financial Statements

Collections Workshop (Collection Laws & Procedures)

References available upon request

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