THOMAS W. BOERSMA
*** ****** ***** ***** *********: 630-***-****
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 Cell Phone: 630-***-****
E-Mail: ***********@***.***
SUMMARY
Accounting Specialist with broad background in accounts payable and payroll administration. Strengths include excellent verbal and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and working as part of a team. Expert attention to detail and dedication to providing world-class service.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Implemented a new ADP Payroll software solution HRP.
Reorganized employee payroll files.
Implemented pay statements to be viewed online by employees using ADP website.
Created a variety of Excel and other company reports for all levels of management.
Provided extensive customer service in the commercial and financial industries.
Work well as a team player with all levels of management.
Verified account codes for proper assignment of budgetary expenditures.
Revised Accounts Payable Procedure Manual.
Implemented new filing system for all processed invoices and expense reports.
Administered employee expense reports using Expense Management System (XMS).
COMPUTER SKILLS
Platforms: DOS, Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/XP/Vista/7/10
Software: Deltek Vision Accounting Software, GEAC Accounting System, ADP PC Payroll, ADP Workforce Now, Amcheck, Paycom, MS Excel V-Lookups & Pivot Tables, MS Word, Concur Expense Management System, Crystal Reports, ReportSmith, Heat Service and Support System, Acrobat, Quicken.
EXPERIENCE
Construction Technology Laboratories 2004 - Present
Accounting Specialist I - Accounts Payable & Payroll
Key role in the implementation of new payroll software from ADP Workforce Now to Amcheck to Paycom.
Multi-state payroll processing for 8 states including setting up new states.
Ensure accurate time and deductions for payroll processing.
Process Garnishments (Child Support, Tax Levies, Loans).
Update and maintain employee information in payroll system (ADP, Amcheck, Paycom).
Process payroll semi-monthly for 130 non-union, salary & hourly employees and 3 companies.
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding new hire documentation.
Generate 401k report from payroll system to be sent to 401k service provider.
Review 401k report for employee contribution compliance.
Create various payroll reports using ADP Reporting, Amcheck, Paycom and MS Excel.
Train new employees on Timecards, Purchase Orders and Expense Report procedures.
Request W-9 information from new vendors to be set up in accounting system.
Code invoices to correct general ledger account and create voucher aprons to rout to Department Managers for approval.
Match invoices with purchase orders from various departments.
Audit employee expense reports for proper documentation per company policy.
Preview Accounts Payable aging report prior to running checks on weekly basis.
Issue, distribute and submit to the IRS 1099’s at year end.
Reconcile petty cash account on a monthly basis.
Administrate company Logo Wear Program.
Assist Accounts Receivable with setting up project initiations in accounting system, creating client invoices and filing completed projects.
General Electric/Transamerica Finance Corporation 1996 - 2004
Financial Institution of Commercial Business Loans
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Reviewed invoices for proper approval and process for payment.
Supervised the payment of all expense reimbursements using Concur Expense Management System.
Act as a first line contact regarding billing problems.
Maintained, updated and submitted 1099s to Internal Revenue Service each year.
Served as backup for various administrative functions.
Ran checks, stuff in envelopes and take to mailroom on a daily basis.
Communicated with other Departments and all levels of management regarding discrepancies with invoices and expense reports.
Supported colleagues with fielding questions regarding Accounts Payable or computer procedures.
EDUCATION
DeVry Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Science