Accounting/ Customer Service/Pensions

MARIANNE BARNER

**** ******* ***** ***** - *******, GA 30102 - 678-***-****

Bookkeeping • Accounting

Defined Benefits Pensions Programs

Offering several years of increasingly challenging experience in accounting, bookkeeping, defined benefits pensions programs and financial reporting. Background reflects expertise in general accounting, A/R, A/P, payroll, tax reports, billing, collections and financial reporting. Organized and detail oriented; applies knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of accounting to quickly isolate and resolve discrepancies. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills; works well independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Focus on quality of workmanship; accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Computer Skills

Lawson - AS400 • QuickBooks • Power 31 • Excel • Outlook Access MS-Windows •-Mas 90 • Oracle Applications

Experience

Regulatory-Accounting Administrator: MetLife, Alpharetta, GA 9/2014 -9/2015

Abandoned Property Research, Unclaimed Continuing Benefits, Escheatment’s

Daily cash receipts, daily bank deposits, performed all billings, posting payments,

Maintain customer files, perform ten key by touch and data entry, reconciling A/R

Process all unclaimed funds, match invoices with purchase orders, set up invoice for payments

Maintain vendor files including w-9, 1099 year end closing and month end closing

Pension Administrator, Hammerman & Gainer, Inc., Atlanta, GA 10/1/09 – 8/2014

Ensure participants receive pension start up paperwork via contacting our call center.

Review annuity contracts to verify participant eligibility and confirm forms of annuity.

Perform annuity calculations and complete pension startup paperwork.

Initiate participant retirement payments, review for accuracy and completeness.

Pension Administrator, IMRG, Inc., Atlanta, GA 5/01/06 - 09/30/09

Perform benefit calculations, respond to participant calls and facilitate requests.

Consult with participants on pension plan provisions and payment elections.

Maintain participant database and benefit calculation log.

Perform multitasked assignments with a high degree of accuracy.

Pension Administrator, IMRG, Inc., Atlanta, GA 1/27/03-4/30/06

Manage the CRM phone and mail

Compile Application packet

Updated Prism (customer and forms)

Produce Acknowledgement Letters

Produce Confirmation Letters

Verified PACS in IPS

PIF Tracking

Accountant, City of Macon, Macon, 3/1/02 - 8/30/02

Performed all financial and accounting duties required by the Office of Workforce Development as the grant administrative entity

For the Workforce Investment Act grant, the Welfare to Work grant and other grants OWD may receive.

Performed budgeting, financial monitoring, accounts payable, inventory control and other accounting functions.

Prepared and maintained of computerized accounting records and reports.

Distributed financial reports to other city department’s state and federal agencies; insured compliance with all policy/procedures.

Accountant I (emphasis in Payroll), Macon-Bibb Co. EOC, Macon, GA 4/20/98 – 12/1/01 1998-present

Ensured accurate preparation and balancing of bi-weekly payroll, payroll balance sheets and various report summaries.

Calculated hourly and part-time employee rates, performed manual tax calculations, and prorated salaries from various programs to

Facilitate salary percentages reflecting charges to the appropriate programs; prepared bi-weekly salary fringe spread sheets.

Processed all payroll adjustments; Chapter 13, garnishments, vacation pay, bonuses and student loans with a high degree of accuracy.

Balanced all payroll ledgers; reconcile bank statements, A/P, journals, data entries, tax returns and ach deposits.

Bookkeeper, Mid-State RV Center, Byron, GA 12/15/95 - 4/20/98

Performed all phases of accounting functions such as general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, bank deposits and tax reports.

Compiled financial statements representing daily, weekly, month and year-end statistics.

Consulted with CPA to discuss year-end and participate with financial institutions regarding dealership financing.

Education / Specialized Training

Pursued, A.A. Business Administration, Okaloosa Walton Jr. College, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Earned Credit Hours, Troy State University, Troy, AL

MAS 90, Lawson Software Training Institute, Irvine, CA

Principles of Accounting, Institute of Financial Education, Los Angeles, CA

Creative Writing, Economics & Business Management, University of South Alabama

MARIANNE BARNER 1827 Hickory Creek Court •Acworth, GA 30102 • 678-***-****

Dear Prospective Employer:

I am writing to explore employment opportunities within your organization. The enclosed resume will provide you with details concerning my background and qualifications.

In my former positions as an Accountant and General Accounting Bookkeeping Administrator, I facilitate a strong working knowledge of Accounting Principles. I also provide excellent internal and external customer service. I am highly motivated, dependable, innovative, dependable and adaptable. In my former positions as an Accountant for the City of Macon, and as a Payroll Accountant for the Macon-Bibb County EOC, I facilitated many financial and accounting related protocols. Assisting in the financial and accounting aspects for all grants, budgets, service provider contracts, accounts payable and inventory control, I performed a real of multi-tasked assignments. I possess a diverse background in all facets of accounting and have worked in various non-profit, city, financial institutions, and private business environments. My ability to administer payroll, reconcile bank accounts, and submit federal and state tax reports and payments required, has provided the companies I have worked for with high levels of financial integrity and respective accountability.

I am seeking a position where I can best utilize several years of progressively challenging experience in general accounting and bookkeeping. I possess a combination of experience in A/R, A/P, payroll, tax reports and financial reporting. I pay meticulous attention to detail and apply in-depth and current knowledge in the principles, practices and methods of accounting. In my former and past positions, I readily accepted ongoing procedural and regulatory changes. I am computer literate and knowledgeable utilizing numerous accounting, database, word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

My well-developed communication and interpersonal skills have enabled me to work well with a variety of people and participate as a cooperative and multi-disciplinary team member. I work well under deadlines and pressure, and enjoy mathematical challenges. I look forward to joining a progressive organization where I can continue to learn, grow and become an immediate asset.

Accordingly, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the mutual benefit of our association. Please feel free to contact me to schedule an interview at your convenience.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

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