Theresa M. Uddin, CPA

Chicago, IL

312-***-****

ad2u5u@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accomplished senior accountant who specializes in analyzing financial data to guide upper management in decision making. Dynamic, diligent, and determined accounting professional with excellent communication skills and a proven record with extensive experience in the following industries: Manufacturing, Communications Distribution, Retail & Service and Public Accounting. Management experience included supervision and training of salaried professionals and entry-level staff.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) trained in methods and practices for adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX Compliance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word), SAP, SAGE, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, and Blackline.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tyson Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL

Leading manufacturer that supplies portion-control steaks and chops to restaurant chains and distributors throughout North America with more than three hundred skilled employees.

Controller of Bruss Co. (Division of Tyson Foods) 2015 -2022

Prepared forecasting and budgeting; month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintained 99% accuracy of maintenance repair parts by conducting weekly audits that proactively thwarted thefts.

Performed revenue analysis of millions of dollars compared to budget that revealed discrepancies in billing. Directed inconsistencies to appropriate departments for resolution.

Detected inflated expenditures during weekly reporting to local senior management and corporate executives. Variances ranged from $3 thousand to $1 million. Identification of variances enabled reconciliation between purchase orders and receiving orders leading to accurate payments to vendors.

Accounting Manager 2000-2015

Performed month-end task that included closing ERP modules, journal entries, financial analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Managed, supervised, and trained staff accountant, accounts payable and accounts receivable clerk. Had oversight of the month-end close process that included Accounting Receivable and Accounts Payables Utilized Spanish skills to assist staff in responding to Payroll Inquiries.

Introduced Late Payment Reports to identify slow-paying customers which significantly increased the turnover of Accounts Receivable by 25%, resulting in a reduction of the average days’ pay.

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Enhanced accounting process by implementing automated Electronic Funds Payment with customers and eliminated manual check processing and delays in account payment.

Trained staff in month-end closing processes and procedures, fixed asset audits, reconciliations, and additional job responsibilities.

Established and monitored internal control procedures for accurate reporting.

Empowered to authorize payments up to $500 thousand.

Collaborated with internal and external auditors for timely reporting and tax filings.

Wesco Distribution Inc. (formerly Anixter International), Glenview, IL

Global leader in electrical, communications and utility distribution and supply chain services with 18,000 employees.

Senior Accountant 1998 - 2000

Performed high volume general accounting functions including journal entries, financial analysis, and completed account reconciliations.

Investigated and resolved interface issues in PeopleSoft accounting software.

Increased turnover of inventory receivables for price protections and freight claims.

Facilitated physical inventory preparations for North America, Latin America, and Asia.

Collaborated with facility managers on financial and operational procedures.

Trained and supervised warehouse and corporate staff on inventory procedures.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Professional Development

AICPA

Illinois CPA Society

ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America)

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