LINDA HASS
******@***.***
ALGONQUIN, ILL. 60102
(C) 847-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
SAP FICO system analyst for 19 years. SAP FICO consultant for 16 years. 6
full implementation cycles. Over 25 years of documented success in all
aspects of Credit Management, Accounts Receivable, FSCM Disputes, FSCM
Collections, FSCM Credit Management, FSCM Biller Direct, Accounts Payable,
General Ledger, In-House Cash Management, Credit Card, Solution Manager,
ITSM, Remedy and technical financial analysis. Analytically adept at
providing financial results for both the program analyst and business user.
A profit-conscious( individual who is highly motivated and welcomes new
challenges and responsibilities. Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel,
Solution Manager, RWD, Vistex Cash Application, and SAP. Experienced in
SAP subledgers Credit Management, A/R, A/P, G/L, T/M, FSCM, credit-
reporting analysis.
SAP certified in the FI module (4.0).
EXPERIENCE
Ernst and Young - October 2013 - present
SAP FSCM Lead
Responsible for serving internal EY customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP 6.0 functional and technical specifications by
conducting analysis, design, system configuration, recommend solutions and
improvements, conduct testing and validation of lockbox, EBS, EDI 820 & 823
in standard SAP auto cash application process(BAI2), FSCM Collections, FSCM
Disputes and Collections Management, SAP Accounts Receivable, SAP Monthly
Statements, Risk Based Dunning, open AR, dispute case, and promise to pay
conversion programs.
Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and
Integration test scripts. Participated in User Acceptance training. Created
test scripts for standard SAP lockbox, EBS, EDI 820, 823 cash application
processes, FSCM Collections, FSCM Disputes Management, SAP Accounts
Receivable, SAP Monthly Statements, various conversion programs.
Designed functional and technical specs for lockbox, EDI 820, 823, EBS cash
application, SAP Accounts Receivable, Risk Based dunning, AR, dispute
case, and promise to pay conversion programs.
Worked in Solution Manager as the main project management tool
3M - November 2011 - October 2013
SAP FI - Consultant
Responsible for serving internal 3M customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP 6.0 functional and technical specifications by
conducting analysis, design, system configuration, recommend solutions and
improvements. Validation of standard house bank setup, bank determination,
processing of incoming bank statement files (MT940), standard SAP auto cash
through lockbox (BAI2), development of auto cash custom matching
algorithms, SAP Credit Management, FSCM Collections, FSCM Disputes, FSCM
Biller Direct, SAP Accounts Receivable, Credit Card Processing, SAP Monthly
Statements, AR conversion programs.
Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and
Integration test scripts. Using Solution Manager. Participated in User
Acceptance training. Created test scripts for SAP Credit Management, FSCM
Collections, FSCM Disputes Management, Accounts Receivable, Cash
Application, Dunning, Monthly Statements, AR conversion programs,
Designed functional and technical specs for custom Cash application
algorithms, SAP Credit Management, SAP Accounts Receivable, AR and Dispute
Case conversion programs.
Worked in Solution Manager as the main project management tool
Participated in post go-live support and resolution of post go-live help
desk tickets using ITSM and Remedy.
Network Services Corp - July 2010 - November 2011
SAP FI -Consultant
Responsible for serving internal NSC customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP 6.0 functional and technical specifications by
conducting analysis, design, system configuration, recommend solutions and
improvements, conduct testing and validation of Standard house bank setup,
bank determination, processing of incoming bank statement files (MT940),
standard SAP auto cash through lockbox (BAI2), Cash and Liquidity
Forecasting, SAP Credit Management, FSCM Collections, FSCM Disputes, FSCM
Credit Management, SAP Accounts Receivable, SAP Monthly Statements, AR
conversion programs.
Kraft Foods - December 2006 - July 2010
Lead OTC(Order to CASH) -Post Billing Activities
Responsible for serving internal Kraft customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP 6.0 functional and technical specifications by
conducting analysis, design, system configuration, recommend solutions and
improvements, conduct testing and validation of EDI 820 & 823 in standard
SAP auto cash and Vistex cash application process(BAI2), SAP Credit
Management, FSCM Collections, FSCM Disputes Management, SAP Accounts
Receivable, SAP Monthly Statements, AR conversion programs, Dispute case
conversion programs business processes.
Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and
Integration test scripts. Participated in User Acceptance training. Created
test scripts for both SAP EDI 820 & 823 and Vistex cash application
process, SAP Credit Management, FSCM Collections, FSCM Disputes Management,
SAP Accounts Receivable, SAP Monthly Statements, AR conversion programs,
Designed functional and technical specs for EDI 820 & 823 for both SAP and
Vistex cash application, Credit Card processing, SAP Credit Management, SAP
Accounts Receivable, AR and Dispute Case conversion programs.
Worked in Solution Manager as the main project management tool
Participated in post go-live support and resolution of post go-live help
desk tickets for both warehouse and DSD business processes..
Pepsico - May 2006 - December 2006
SOX Consultant
Responsible for Sorbaine Oxley compliance for the SAP Cash Application,
Credit Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger
processes through development of process flows, functional specs, testing
documents and development of Approva rules. Developed mitigating controls
were needed. Identified and executed controls in unit test script steps.
United Stationers - January 2006 - April 2006
SAP FI-AR Consultant
Responsible for the configuration and implementation of 5.0 FI modules,
including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, FSCM,
Lockbox, Bank setup. Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of Unit,
Scenario, and Integration test scripts and the creation of BPP's using
InfoPak.
Worked in Solution Manager as the main project management tool.
REXAM Beauty & Pharma Division May 2005 January 2006
SAP FI Consultant
Responsible for the configuration and implementation of 4.7 FI modules,
including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury
Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Lockbox, Bank setup. Assisted in the
preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and Integration test
scripts. Participated in Power User training. Created test scripts for
Accounts Receivable, Lockbox, Cash Management. Designed functional and
technical specs for BAI2 lockbox and detailed aged Trial Balance for AR,
created Report Writer reports for financial reporting. Participated in post
go-live support.
Responsible for serving internal Rexam customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP functional specifications by conducting
analysis, design, and system configuration of business processes. Worked
with the process owners to translate business requirements into technical
and software solutions, recommend solutions and improvements, conduct
testing and validation of processes.
Responsible for the mapping of the legacy chart of accounts to the SAP
operational chart of accounts and for the reconciliation of the balance
sheet and P&L for 3 sites. Also responsible for the mapping of the Lawson
payroll into SAP. Responsible for upload and balancing of dynamic legacy
data into SAP.
W.W. Grainger November 2004 May 2005
SAP FI Consultant
Responsible for the configuration and implementation of 4.7 FI modules,
including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, CRM, Accounts Payable,
Treasury, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Lockbox, FSCM. Assisted in the
preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and Integration test
scripts. Participated in Power User training. Created test scripts for
Accounts Receivable, Lockbox, Cash Management, Credit Card Processing, FSCM
Responsible for serving internal Grainger customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP functional specifications by conducting
analysis, design, and system configuration of business processes. Worked
with the process owners to translate business requirements into technical
and software solutions, recommend solutions and improvements, conduct
testing and validation of processes.
Boise Office Solutions/OfficeMAX January 2004 October 2004
SAP FI - AR Consultant
Responsible for leading the Small Market implementation of 4.7 Accounts
Receivable, Credit, Billing modules, Credit Card. Conducted GAP analysis,
developed blueprint, prepared functional and technical documents for BAI2
lockbox. Developed scenario test scripts and BPPs. Interacted with business
to help in the understanding of SAP functionality. Developed Project plan,
task lists. Development of business requirements, credit scoring,
additional credit checking rules via user exits, lockbox algorithms, credit
card process
Wm. J. Wrigley Company June 2003 January 2004
SAP FI - AR Consultant
Responsible for the configuration and implementation of 4.6C FI modules,
including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury,
Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Lockbox for the Canadian division.
Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of Unit, Scenario, and
Integration test scripts. Participated in Power User training. Created test
scripts for Accounts receivable, Lockbox, Cash Management. Created
functional and technical specs for BAI2 lockbox.
Responsible for serving internal Wrigley customers as well as translating
business knowledge into SAP functional specifications by conducting
analysis, design, and system configuration of business processes. Worked
with the process owners to translate business requirements into technical
and software solutions, recommend solutions and improvements, conduct
testing and validation of processes.
INSIGHT INC., Bloomingdale, IL Dec. 2001 June 2003
SAP Fico Lead Information System Business Analyst
Responsible for leading the FICO module upgrade from 3.1H to 4.6C.
Preparing project plan, Unit Test scripts, Integration Test scripts, and
training end users.
Responsible for maintaining relationship between the business community and
the IS FICO community, resolving problems within programs, configuration,
and training for SAP 3.1H AR, AP, GL, Treasury, Credit Management, Credit
Card, Sales & Dist., CRM. Served on the 4.6C upgrade team. Developed
Business Requirement, Design, and Functional documents for both the upgrade
and existing systemic issues. Performed GAP Analysis on current SAP system
and MAX (system currently in place at the company that acquired Comark).
Currently part of the core system integration team responsible for merging
SAP into MAX. Participated on the One Company Code team in the role of FI
LEAD. Responsible for converting 3 Company Codes into 1, setting up
Business Area functionality and installing SAP standard Lockbox process.
Supervised a staff of 2. Moderate quarterly SAP Credit and A/R user group
in conjunction with NACM-Chicago-Midwest.
C/LECT CONSULTING, Chicago, IL July 2000 to Dec. 2001
Manager - SAP Credit Management and Accounts Receivable Consulting Division
Responsible for developing a new service division by providing IN-HOUSE
configuration consultation, documentation, and training based on customer
specifications for Credit, Accounts Receivable, Auto Cash, Treasury
Management, Accounts Payable, General Ledger on 3.1H, 4.0B, 4.5C, 4.6C
versions of SAP. Concentration on improved hit rate for auto cash, direct
links to GL accounts for write-offs for both AR and AP. Prepared
Configuration for Treasury Management module for Cash Management,
electronic bank statements, lockbox, liquidity forecasting. Moderate
quarterly SAP Credit and A/R user group in conjunction with NACM-Chicago-
Midwest.
BALL SEED COMPANY, West Chicago, IL Oct. 1996 to June 2000
SAP Business Analyst/Configurator Finance July 1997 to June 2000
Responsible for all configurations and training issues for the Finance
department for 3.1H Sap implementation. Develop reporting for
reconciliation process of SIS to G/L COS. Performed analysis of 3.1H to 4.6
to help prepare end users for upgrade. Develop test and training
documentation for the 4.6 conversion. Participated as a business partner on
the development, configuration, and implementation of SAP for Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Credit Management
functionalities in 3.1H version.
Eastern Regional Credit Manager Oct. 1996 thru June 1999
Responsible for all aspects of credit and collections management for a $40
million portfolio (4000 accounts). Primary functions include collections,
reconciliations, financial analysis, establishing credit lines using bank,
trade references, D&B reports, negotiating payment of delinquent accounts,
structuring notes, personal guarantees, interface with 30 outside sales
reps. Supervise staff of four.
BELL INDUSTRIES, Elk Grove Village, IL Sept. 1992 to Oct. 1996
Central Regional Credit Manager
Responsible for all aspects of credit management for an $8.5 million
portfolio (1000 accounts). Primary functions included; collections; account
reconciliations; establishing credit lines using D&B, trade and bank
references, analysis if annual reports; monitoring past due balances;
negotiating payment of delinquent accounts; cash application; interaction
with inside and outside salespeople; prepare monthly projections of DSO,
bad debt, and 60day + numbers. Supervised staff of two.
NEWARK ELECTRONICS, Chicago, IL Feb. 1985 thru Sept. 1992
Territory Administration Manager July 1992 thru Sept. 1992
Nationwide responsibility for reconciliation of COD and Will Call accounts;
maintenance of customer master and inside and outside salesperson files.
Supervised staff of two. Helped identify credit system problems along with
solutions.
Strategic Planning Sr. Analyst Mar. 1991 thru July 1992
Responsible for performing multi-year contract profitability analysis.
Helped develop and install EDI for various customer types. Created
BENCHMARK analysis for use in acquisition project. Developed five-year
compound growth analysis of top ten competitors.
Senior Financial Analyst Aug. 1986 thru Mar. 1991
Developed a monthly reporting system for a new division of Newark using
Lotus, Globallink and mainframe reports. Analyzed monthly growth programs
for profitability. Performed Macro and Micro trending analysis on daily and
monthly income and expense results. Prepared regional and national contract
proposals for potential growth, profitability, and expense impact.
Managed payroll for interim period (staff of four). Audited monthly
commission statements, manpower requirements.
Credit Specialist Feb. 1985 thru Aug. 1986
Responsible for all aspects of credit for 2400 accounts, including
collections; debit memo resolution; determine credit lines; order reviews;
account reconciliations.
A.L.P. Lighting, Chicago, IL Nov. 1982 thru Nov. 1984
Credit Manager May 1983 thru Nov. 1984
Responsible for accounts receivable for five branches; account
reconciliation; cash application; establishing new accounts; collections;
order review; processing credit memos.
Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Nov. 1992 thru Apr. 1993
Responsible for cash application; increased customer base; decreasing 90
day balance to zero; account reconciliations.
EKCO HOUSEWARES, Chicago, IL Sept. 1978 thru Nov. 1982
Cost and Budget Analyst
Billing Clerk
Credit Clerk
EDUCATION
1999 - SAP certified in 4.0B FI
Received training certificates in Credit Management and Controlling (4.0),
Sales and Distribution (4.6), Transportation (4.6)
Conduct 5 hr symposiums on SAP Cash, Accounts Receivable, FSCM and Credit
Management and A/R 1995 - Present
DePaul University 1980-1990
BS program - Accounting/Finance
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