Supply Chain Sales

FELENCIA BENIFIELD

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Atlanta, GA 30331

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PROFILE

Highly analytical, technical, energetic, detail oriented degreed accountant

with over ten years experience in a variety of industries encompassing

transportation, telecommunications, media, consumer products and

manufacturing. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including

strategic thinker and a quick learner. Innovative problem solver who

thrives on challenges and quickly grasps new operating systems.

Financial Experience: payroll accounting, financial planning & analysis,

budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variances, cost accounting,

benefits, P&L, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, journal

entries, account receivables, credit analysis, collections, process

improvements, internal controls, advertisement & markdown allowances,

inventory, revenue and expense projections, revenue recognition, reserve

analysis, SOX compliance, purchasing and supply chain as well as the

supervision of site and remote financial professionals.

Financial Software Proficiency: SAP, PeopleSoft Financials and HR Dynamics,

Oracle 11i, 10.7 and Trade Management, Intermediate/Advanced Excel

(including pivot tables, charts, graphs, and function lookups), Brio, Great

Plains, Hyperion, Essbase Retrieve, ADP (Pro Business), EDI, Business

Objects, and Business Query.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FINANCIAL PROJECT CONSULTANT POSITIONS: Apr. 2007 - Present

AT&T WIRELESS

(Senior Accountant) 2010

Supports the Roamer Accounting Team with Inter-carrier and Intracompany

roaming transactions to include accounting entries, account reconciliation,

variance analysis, financial analysis and reporting of Incollect and

Outcollect revenue and/or expense. Participates in Roamer cube /Aspen JE

UAT testing and data validation.

. Analyze and prepares cluster analysis by regions and/or moderate to

complex JEs and account reconciliations.

. Query or import data from Oracle, Aspen, MAS200 and Microsoft Access for

analysis and reporting.

. Perform monthly test and data validation of Aspen/Manual JEs for GSM

Incollect Settlement and Accrual.

DHL GLOBAL EXPRESS

(Senior Payroll Accountant)

2008 - 2010

Supported the Payroll Accounting Team with P&L variances, balance sheet

account reconciliations, accounting entries (accruals, allocations and re-

classes), amortizations, trend and variance analysis, financial reporting,

month-end close activities and ad-hoc requests related to payroll and

benefits, both union and non-union employees.

. Ensured that weekly and bi-weekly severance payments including taxes,

benefits, medical, bonuses & etc. were coded correctly against

established provisions for over 4200+ restructured employees.

. Analyzed, prepared and posted 30+ JE's (health & welfare, vacation

accruals, pension allocations, etc.)

. Queried or imported payroll data from ADP, SAP, PeopleSoft and Microsoft

Access for analysis and reporting.

VERIZON BUSINESS/TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM

(Senior Financial Analyst/Business Analyst) 2007 - 2008

Supported Verizon's Prepaid Telecom and TBS International Planning and

Reporting Business Unit with financial management, included variance

analyses, mid-month forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and

reporting.

. Managed the financial outlook model, linking FP&A revenue and expense

plans and compensation targets.

. Prepared schedules and analyzed customer P&L reports for explanation of

business performance/expectations.

. Performed actual vs. budget/forecast variance analyses for $800M

budget.

. Prepared and distributed P&L schedules, forecast flash reports,

roll forwards and executive commentaries.

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PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, Miami, FL 2005 - 2006

(Apparel, Corporate Headquarters)

Credit/Finance Reporting Analyst

As a key contributor, analyzed, forecasted and reported co-op advertising

and markdowns allowances by strategic business units and divisions.

Organized and managed the manual allowance approval process.

. Assisted and/or supported the Vice President of Financial Planning and

Sales Planning Team.

. Led team to reduce outstanding deductions from $22M to $15M in two months

. Consolidated the current/quarterly rolling forecasts and assumed the role

of Deduction Supervisor.

. Managed and retrieved deduction authorizations from Oracle 11i and

Business Query for analysis/reporting.

. Performed weekly/monthly forecasts, trend and variance analysis of

deductions totaling $8-$15M.

. Reconciled and/or analyzed balance sheets and P&L accounts for three

divisions ensuring adequate reserve.

. Assisted IT with the implementation of the automated Trade Management and

Promotions system.

MOTOROLA, INC. Boynton Beach/Plantation, FL 1993 - 2004

(Global provider of wireless solutions and consumer products)

Regional Business Manager/Senior Financial Credit Analyst 1997 -

2004

As a key contributor, managed and maintained several multi-million dollar

customer portfolio accounts in addition to 362 smaller accounts. Forecasted

revenue, reviewed purchase orders, approved and released orders against

credit limits up to $500K. Monitored and evaluated risk, prepared customer

statements, issued communications and generated monthly reports. Performed

customer billings, collections, returns, set-up and maintained customer

contract files. Collaborated with sales and marketing regarding retail deal

sheets, co-op, price protection, stock balancing claims and to bring

problem accounts to resolution. Supervised two credit analysts and three

contractors.

. Maintained over 60 days below 3%, worked closely with key account

management team to maintain customer credit limits between $7M to $25M.

. Developed and implemented once-per month billing process, guaranteeing

payment in 21 days instead of 32.

. Researched and collected 84% of accounts receivable balance $395K within

two months during the closure of the National Service Center.

. Cleared $25M in outstanding item on 35 accounts by developing a prior

aging history methodology.

. Educated customers, both on and off site, on account payment policies and

payment terms.

. Consistently exceeded corporate goals while working remotely to provide

support despite downsizing and transition of several businesses.

Production Planner 1993

- 1997

As a member of the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team, charged with managing

and planning the distribution of materials. Analyzed and developed

logistics plans that affected production, distribution, and inventory.

Prior to 1993: promoted through a variety of positions in manufacturing.

EDUCATION/ SKILLS/TRAINING

Bachelors

Degree in Accounting

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Candidate for the CPA Exam

Working knowledge/Experience: Microsoft Office 2007, 2003, XP (Word,

PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Access)

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