: Seeking a position in an organization desiring a dedicated accounting professional with experience in public accounting and the private sector and an exceptional record of implementing time saving procedures and increased productivity.
ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in an organization desiring a dedicated accounting professional with experience in public accounting and the private sector and an exceptional record of implementing time saving procedures and increased productivity. Highly versatile team player who has always had advanced levels of responsibility and expertise including assistant controller/multi-state payroll coordinator positions within multi-million dollar service organizations.
Staff Supervision Department Support
Multi-state Sales and Use Tax Office Administration
Relationship Building Special Projects
Quick Books Microsoft Office
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TELETECH CORPORATION - Highland Park, IL December, 2000 to present
Telecommunications consulting
Controller and Office Manager
Perform daily accounting tasks, general ledger maintenance, payroll management and maintenance, benefits administration, purchasing, billing, accounts receivable and payable, cash management, completion of special projects as required.
***Key Accomplishments***
• Implemented an industry appropriate accounting system resulting in more timely and efficient information rich reports.
• Creation of standardized forms for recording/tracking equipment purchases on EBay and a daily shipping record from satellite office
• Built extremely productive banking and vendor relationships
• Discovered $50,000 embezzlement by my predecessor and assisted in obtaining full restitution
DANIEL WOODHEAD COMPANY – Northbrook, IL January, 2000 thru December, 2000
Manufacture and sale of electrical components and connectors
General Accounting Supervisor
Oversaw the general accounting function, responsible for the supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable and assisted in month end close including the reconciliation of 8 inter-company accounts as well as various additional accounting procedures
PALEX CONTAINER SYSTEMS/ACME BARREL, INC – Chicago, IL April, 1999 thru January, 2000
Reconditioned 55 gallon drums
Divisional Accounting Manager
Multifaceted position involving the coordination and standardization of accounting procedures for various company locations. Created Excel spreadsheets for financial analysis and department support. Completed numerous special projects
***Key accomplishments***
• Created Excel templates which provided quicker access to financial information
• Recognized as a strong problem solver
• Recognized as an effective trouble-shooter
AAR DISTRIBUTION COMPANY – Elk Grove Village, IL October, 1998 thru March, 1999
Distributors of after-market aviation parts
Accounts Payable Manager
Provided hands on management leadership and supervision to accounts payable department. Responsibilities encompassed supervision of ten clerks and one accounts payable accountant, reviewed weekly cash requirements, processed weekly check runs, reviewed matching of invoices, coded non-inventory expenses, resolved vendor issues and acted as liaison between accounts payable and outside departments
***Key Accomplishments***
• Standardized the procedure for recording vendor invoice numbers for easy retrieval
• Implemented an incentive program that increased morale and productivity and enabled the company to take greater advantage of vendor discounts.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ DIGITAL MERCHANT SYSTEMS, INC - Northfield, IL March, 1991 thru September, 1998
Sales of credit card processing service and equipment
Assistant Controller/Payroll Manager
Supervised a staff of nine accounting clerks (for this company plus four additional related companies), produced and oversaw a weekly in-house payroll for 500+ salaried and hourly and commissioned employees; levy, garnishment, new hire and child support compliance, withholding tax deposits for Federal and State income taxes in all of the continental United States, filed Payroll Tax returns in all of the continental United States, production, distribution and filing of W2s and 1099s, resolved payroll and payroll related issues and administered insurance benefits, 401(k) and profit sharing plans plus many additional human resource functions and special projects.
***Key Accomplishments***
• Assisted in the design and implementation of a commission tracking system for over 300 salesmen
• Assisted in two separate accounting and payroll software conversions.
• Restructured commission calculations to ease payroll production pressures and reduce overtime.
• Implemented changes in cash management providing more definitive financial information.
• Promoted from Accounting Assistant to Assistant Controller and was given unrestricted check signing capabilities.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and Chicago
Liberal Arts (4 years completed)
Bachelor of Science, Accounting candidate – projected completion January, 2010
Numerous continuing education professional seminars regarding payroll, sales and corporate taxes, Excel and various human resource related topics.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
• Served as treasurer on a committee to raise funds for Fisher House, a charitable organization benefiting injured military and their families.
• Serving as treasurer of a committee dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of a Fisher House to be constructed on the grounds of Hines VA Hospital, Maywood, IL
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