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Barrington Hills, IL
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August 21, 2014

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LINDA HASS

acfio9@r.postjobfree.com

*** ********* ****

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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