1. Janet Cismesia
Lombard, Illinois 60148 janet_cismesia@yahoo.com
(630) 697-7332 (C) www.linkedin.com/in/janetcismesia
PROFILE
 Accounting
 Accounting & Point of Sale software
 Supervisory experience
 Analytical thinking and problem solving ability
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Heartland Food Corp. (Burger King), Downers Grove, IL 2009 - 2014
IS&T Department – MenuLink Specialist (Back of House Software)
 Updated and maintained all items contributing to food cost and depletion
 Reconfigured system for all field alignment changes for report generation
 Assisted Operations to reconcile food cost variances and inventory issues
 Monitored store compliance with Speed of Service policies
 Assisted Restaurant Managers with store technology problems
Accountemps, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 2007 - 2008
Accountant
Masterblaster Powerwashing, Plainfield, IL 1987 - 2007
Accounting/Computer Consultant – P/T
 Designed all Accounting tracking spreadsheets and invoices
 Maintained all accounting monthly and annually
 Reconciled bank accounts
Illinois Franchise Associates, Itasca, IL 1987 - 1990
Accounting Manager
 Set up Accounting Department for three new companies
 Determined job descriptions, hired, trained, and supervised 4 employees
 Created all standard forms and procedures for daily and monthly accounting
 Coordinated all journal entries for monthly trial balance
 Reviewed preliminary P&L’s and G/L, and generated final reports

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Michel’s Bakery and Café (a division of Sara Lee), Itasca, IL 1985 - 1987
Accounting Supervisor
 Set up new U.S. Accounting Department for Canadian company
 Determined job descriptions, hired, trained, and supervised 5 employees
 Created all standard forms and procedures for daily and monthly accounting
 Coordinated all journal entries for monthly trial balance
 Reconciled General Ledger accounts
Burger King Corporation, Downers Grove, IL 1976 - 1985
Staff Accountant
Supervisor, Accounts Payable Department
Supervisor, Cash Control Department
 Progressed from entry level clerk to Supervisor to Staff Accountant
 Reviewed preliminary P&L’s and G/L for accuracy and completeness
 Reconciled General Ledger accounts
 Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual expenses
 Reconciled all company bank accounts (100+)
 Maintained company cash flow daily to invest excess funds
EDUCATION
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
Benedictine University 3 + 1 Program 2010 - Present
Relevant Coursework: Business Law, Intro to Business, Entrepreneurship
Associates Degree, with Highest Honors May, 2008
GPA: 4.0/4.0, Major: Accounting
Relevant Coursework: Accounting, Economics, Statistics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
GPA: 3.89/4.0, Major: Accounting 1 year
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member of MENSA
Member of College of DuPage Honor Scholars Program
Honor Society Membership: Phi Theta Kappa
Honors Council - Illinois Region Presenter
Forensics Team
Extensive community volunteer work
Lifetime member of Girl Scouts USA, Troop Leader, Fall Products & Cookie Chair
Foster Parent for children with special needs, received Exceptional Needs Award