elaine ryba

About

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL Professional accounting supervisor with a management style that motivates staff productivity. Excellent team-player and capable of working effectively with all levels of staff. Problem resolutions skills and ability to handle multiple projects effectively. Demonstrated ability to deliver process improvements and user acceptance. Expert in developing cost management and financial systems to achieve corporate goals and objectives. CPA Certified.

Country

united states

City

elmhurst

Industry

utilities

Skill

variance analysis, cpa, accounting, encourages and initiates changes to improve processes and procedures, software documentation, strong organizational and analytical skills, process improvement, sec filings, account reconciliation, financial accounting, sarbanes oxley, us gaap, focuses on achieving corporate goals and objectives, financial analysis, gaap, sarbanes oxley act, financial reporting, general ledger, analysis

Experience

financial information system team lead

nicor gas

1997-12 - 2000-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Assisted in overall design and implementation of the Lawson financial suite applications – General Ledger, Activity Management and Asset Management. Specific responsibilities included development of accounting (book & tax) structure of the fixed asset module, redesign of Plant Accounting capitalization process, training of accounting staff and other users, including formal writing of customized procedural manuals.

financial supervisor

nicor gas

1992-11 - 1994-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

Supervised four accountants to generate monthly internal financial and periodic regulatory reports.

senior accounting supervisor

nicor gas

2002-3 - 2012-12 · 10 yrs 10 mos

Responsible for intercompany billing studies, monthly journal entry review, billing to affiliate companies, documentation of process and training of employees, as well as, coordination of special studies, i.e. capitalization studies. Also responsible for account reconciliation process that includes monitoring documentation review and analysis, design of internal control testing, evaluation of test results and communication of internal control status.

supervisor management accounting

nicor gas

2000-8 - 2002-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Successfully implemented the Financial Business Support initiative that centralized the internal reporting and budgeting process for administrative officers. This effort included the coordination of the Nicor Gas and Nicor corporate budget process and hiring/training of new financial analysts. Additionally, maximized the use of technology to standardize budget reporting and improve the intercompany billing procedures to ensure proper billing of expenses to affiliate companies for regulatory purposes.

business analyst

nicor gas

1994-5 - 1997-12 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Coordinated regional operations’ and direct support (Fleet and Facility Services) departments’ budget process. Also assisted in design of customized Fleet Management application for cost allocation and improved managerial decision-making purposes.