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Barbara Siracusa

Markham,ON

Summary

With 19 years of experience in the waste management industry, extensive knowledge in operations, administration, and accounting has been gained. Throughout the career, a wide range of tasks have been successfully performed to support the day-to-day operations of the company. From managing data and handling administrative duties to assisting with project management and operational improvements, consistent contributions have been made to the overall success of the organization. Now seeking a new opportunity in an administrative/support role within the field of Accounting/Finance to utilize skills and expertise in driving efficiency and contributing to the financial success of the company.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Support Analyst

Miller Waste Systems
06.2011 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for Operations administration including month end billing, commercial reporting, tonnage reporting, analyzing monthly performance indicators and budget preparation
  • Balanced incoming waste, recycle and organics material for municipal contracts for residential and multi residential collection
  • Supervisor of Billing clerk and Ceridian payroll clerk
  • Processing and approving of subcontractor invoices for district
  • Submission and G/L coding of temporary labour invoices for hourly operations
  • Worked closely on heavy bin program to better capture weights and increase profitability

Billing Co-Ordinator – Hauling and Scales

Miller Waste Systems
10.2007 - 05.2011
  • Generated invoices monthly for transfer station and commercial customers
  • Reviewed and coded trucking invoices for approval
  • Reviewed account service set up and unbilled revenue reports
  • Processed cardboard and metal rebates to customers
  • Processed subcontractor invoices and billed out accordingly
  • Back up accounts payable and reception

Financial Analyst

Miller Waste Systems
05.2005 - 09.2007
  • Responsible for compiling and analyzing business unit financial reports
  • · Assist in the budget process
  • Account reconciliation and analysis
  • Job costing, statistical analysis/trend projection
  • Month end responsibilities and other daily duties
  • Guide and mentor/challenge existing staff and liaise between accounting dept and Accounting Manager

Financial Manager

Digi Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 10.2004
  • Responsible for the leadership, direction and management of the administration staff (six staff in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Warehouse and Customer Service)
  • Accountable for the complete financial management including monthly reporting to parent company in Japan
  • Reviewed financial statements monthly and reported significant variances to senior management team
  • Part of implementation team for new accounting software
  • Designed new internal forms for human resources/payroll
  • Performed bi-weekly payroll for 85 employees using ADP and administered company benefit plan

Accounting Supervisor/Accounting Clerk

Digi Canada Inc.
06.1997 - 12.2000
  • To ensure accuracy for all accounting activities relating to the Balance Sheet and Income Statement – billing, inventory, accounts payable, income statement and balance sheet preparation
  • Responsible for all daily administrative operations across Canada providing direction to other branches concerning billing, inventory and warehouse operations
  • Processing orders, invoices, credit notes, accounts payable and accounts receivable collection
  • Responsible for the complete inventory function including purchasing, year end physical counts and maintaining serialized inventory

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management - Accounting/Finance

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
01.1997

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Lorne Park Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
01.1994

Skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Accepts new challenges willingly
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability

Additional Information

DDI course– Basic Supervisory Leadership Skills – 11/01/22, Second Link First Aid & Safety Services – Standard first aid recertification – level C and BullEx Fire extinguisher training – exp 05/01/25

References

References are available upon request

Timeline

Operations Support Analyst

Miller Waste Systems
06.2011 - 03.2024

Billing Co-Ordinator – Hauling and Scales

Miller Waste Systems
10.2007 - 05.2011

Financial Analyst

Miller Waste Systems
05.2005 - 09.2007

Financial Manager

Digi Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 10.2004

Accounting Supervisor/Accounting Clerk

Digi Canada Inc.
06.1997 - 12.2000

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Lorne Park Secondary School

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management - Accounting/Finance

Ryerson University
Barbara Siracusa