Payroll Administrator/Accountant

PAUL N. OKONKWO

**** ********* *****

330-***-****

Stow, OH 44224

********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To manage, lead, and/or facilitate Accounting functions by applying best

operational practices, and utilizing extensive skills, training and work

experiences for analysis of Accounting effectiveness, efficiency, and

profitability. Ultimately contribute to the profitable growth of the

company as a key Accounting Team member.

EDUCATION

. Bachelor of Business Administration. Major in Accounting

Kent State University, Kent Ohio (August 2015)

. Bachelor of Science. Major in Accounting

Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State, Nigeria (2002)

. Certified Accounting Technician

CERTIFIED TRAINING ATTENDED

Neighborworks Training Institute, Chicago Illinois (August 18 - 22, 2008)

. Human Resources Management and Development

. Strategic Thinking and Planning

QUALIFICATION

I am motivated and work to be proficient in my job responsibilities. I am

a quick learner, versatile and adaptable to situations that presents

themselves. My experiences in finance have helped me to develop strong

analytical and quantitative skills; in addition to excellent communication

and presentation skills from working with personnel across corporations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Designed and Developed the Operation Procedure Manual (OPM) at

Tantalizers

. Scored the highest appraisal point for two years at Tantalizers

. Two time employee of the year (2005 and 2006) at Tantalizers

. Designed and Developed Accounting system for a client at Olayemi Teibo

& Co

EXPERIENCES

Bus Attendant

County of Summit Board of Developmental Disability: March 2012 to

Date

. Assist in the transport of persons served according to agency and

individual needs

. Assure the health and safety of individual transported

. Implements prescribed intervention strategies and techniques as

instructed

. Report all problems relating to clients to designated personnel

immediately

. Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain confidentiality

Finance Assistant (Payroll/Payable/Receivable) February 2008 to April

2011

NDS Inc. Ravenna Ohio; Accounting Packages: Peachtree and Quickbook

. Reviewed and analyzed purchase orders, check requests for compliance

with finance policies, and contractual agreements

. Managed and reconciled invoices presented for payment with internal

purchase orders or check requests

. Maintained vendors and/or agencies ledgers by coding and posting

appropriate payments

. Analyzed customer Accounts by Age, Account Balance, and Client

. Communicated with customers over past due notices

. Provided customer service for all A/P and A/R questions and inquiries

. Provided assistance with special Accounting and Marketing projects

Finance Manager August 2003 to December 2007

Tantalizers Nigeria Ltd, Lagos Nigeria; - Accounting Packages: SAP-ERP,

SAGE and Excel

. Provided fiscal management for a company in ownership of a district of

restaurants

. Monitored actual sales performance, compared to sales goals

. Prepared monthly PowerPoint presentations to report monthly data

. Reviewed monthly expenses, analyzed results, investigated outlets over

budget

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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