TOM MONKS, CPP

Certified Payroll Professional

**+ Years Experience: Global Payroll Manager / Taxation / Public Accounting

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Good Evening,

I have more than a decade of senior / manager payroll experience. My system of strength has always been ADP, with vast experience using the Workforce Now USA platform as well as Streamline International Platform.

My ADP and other SYSTEMS knowledge is that of engineer / programmer level. I have designed and implemented many automated solutions for various obscure processing requirements over the years. In the past I have been a Systems Analyst and this combined with my payroll experience is the perfect fit for many growing companies which need scalable and automated answers to their evolving processing needs.

My public accounting experience created many opportunities for me to interact with government tax agencies, resolving misunderstandings, most times without penalty for the benefit of the client / employer. Typically as payroll manager, I am responsible for all payroll journal entries / accruals. I usually will get approval for my J/E's from the corporate controller or accounting manager.

Typically, I operate an autonomous payroll department, interfacing with HR and Corporate controller as necessary while performing my day to day duties.

Depending on the company status and size, I either undertake all payroll functions myself or supervise a small staff or 1 or 2 payroll administrators.

During my career, I've designed and implemented many types of systems to solve issues. I was in charge of the Concur expense reporting system. I was responsible for all necessary recording or stock related transactions such as Option Exercises and ESPP administration.

Other typical functions of my role including: Understanding and processing garnishments / remittances.

My MS Excel capability is EXPERT. Not only do I use vlookup / pivot tables often, but I also design and write computer programs within excel (macros) using the VISUAL BASIC language. I have written sever complex systems which are still being used to save many of hours of work each month at various companies.

There are many more items, which I look forward to discussing in the future.

Tom Monks, CPP

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408-***-****

Tom Monks, CPP

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408-***-****

Robert Half, Inc.

Payroll Manager / Systems Conversion

March 2016 - Present

ADP Workforce Now / Paychex Processing / Reporting Systems. Payroll conversion / integration of spin-off (sold) company into buyers SAP Payroll while processing using existing systems.

ELO Touch Solutions

Global Payroll Manager

Taxation Accountant

June 2013 to March 2016

International ADP processing / Reporting – SAP – G/L Payroll Accounting - Taxation

Specialize in ADP processing, time systems and especially report design.

Fully responsible for all aspects of payroll for multiple US States & Foreign countries.

Completely redesign / reconfigure processes and ADP system modules from the ground-up while actively processing.

Responsible for all payroll tax matters: Filing, Amendments, Government agency contact.

Expert: Redesign / implementation of procedures and systems to automate / streamline the payroll function and accuracy.

Responsible for all accounting / accruals / reconciliation of payroll related G/L accounts.

Outstanding report programming, both in ADP and Excel (VLOOKUP / PIVOT & MACROS)

Expert in all aspects of ADP Workforce Now implementation and processing.

Contractor - Payroll Manager / Accounting

2008 to June 2013 – Rocket Fuel, Tri-Cal, VTA Transit and Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Payroll processing / accounting for various agencies on contract assignments.

Fully responsible for all aspects of payroll for multiple states and Canada (for international, see below)

New hires, Retroactive pay, Retroactive deductions & adjustments,

Terminations, Vacation / PTO accrual & usage, Tax W-4, Bonus, Direct deposits.

Streamline system configuration of all payroll earnings / deduction codes.

Point of Contact: Outside Service Providers & Government Tax Agencies.

Expert Excel & Macros: Custom Reports Designed / Programmed

Typical accounting / audit functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, MACROS.

Custom Reporting: For immediate or periodic report requests.

Payroll J/E and Accruals: Customized per each company’s needs, then upload into G/L.

Payroll Uploads: Design data upload file systems to maximize efficiency.

Review and approve payroll previews prior to final execution.

Data Domain, Inc. (Startup to publicly traded company)

ADP Payroll Accountant / Administrator – ADP 600+ Employees

2007 to 2008

Responsible for domestic (30+ states) and Canada processing.

Expert level knowledge of ADP platforms – Create logic flowcharts to ADP programmers for customized configurations, special calculations which I design.

Posted to payroll W-2: Stock Option Exercise transactions, ESPP, etc.

Reconciled and posted payroll related G/L accounts including benefits.

Prepare and post G/L Journal Entries, Accruals, etc.

Expert level: Microsoft Excel (Design and program macros in Visual Basic).

Designed interfaces (import & export) with Stock & HRIS systems.

Create custom reports in ReportSmith / Report Writer programs.

Point of contact for all state payroll tax agencies.

Implement and administer ADP online Expense Reporting System (Concur).

Payroll Contractor

Senior ADP Payroll Administrator

2004 to 2006

Domestic and all international processing up to 800 employees.

International Payroll, via local country service providers.

Calculations, Currency conversion and Wire funds to said service providers.

Many implementations and conversions from other payroll systems

Specified parameters for programmers during system configuration.

PC Payroll for Windows, Pay Expert, E-Time, EZ Labor Manager, Report Smith

Create and upload General Journal entries.

Used Oracle, SAP and other platforms.

Barlocker Insurance Agency, Inc. & Cypress Point Insurance, Inc.

Assistant Controller (Sister Companies)

2002 to 2004

Responsible for general journal entries, Reconciliation of bank and client accounts.

Responsible for Inter-bank wire transfers to insurance companies.

Signature authority, all deposit and trust accounts.

Streamlined operations - Automated manual / time intensive processes:

oOutstanding Visual Basic macro programming language capability.

oAutomated the monthly financial statement function for the board.

oAutomated manual data entry of commission statements from carriers.

Cordevalle Golf Resort

Payroll Supervisor / Income Auditor / Property General Cashier

2000 to 2002

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR / ACCOUNTANT

oGenerated payroll for 250+ hourly and 50+ salaried employees using ADP and E-Time recording systems throughout the property.

oReconciled gratuities and created department allocations.

oSupervised and trained payroll administrator at the sister resort in Woodside, CA.

ACCOUNTING STAFF

oExcel Programming and various accounting projects.

oDesigned many complicated excel spreadsheets for other departments.

oStreamlined daily reports using Visual Basic macros in Microsoft Excel.

oAudited / Reconciled daily sales.

oResponsible for all cash on property, including bank deposits, main vault and cashier change bank audits.

V. DeVries & Associates (Public Accounting Firm)

1995 to 2000

Monthly, quarterly and annual accounting for various businesses.

Extensive use of Microsoft Excel for various accounting projects.

Designed custom computer solutions for clients and trained client employees.

Teamed with Mr. DeVries, prepared and processed over 700 returns per year.

EDUCATION

CERTIFIED PAYROLL PROFESSIONAL – American Payroll Association

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

U.S. NAVY (Honorable Discharge)

oSUBMARINE SYSTEMS / GUIDED MISSLES / STRATEGIC WEAPONS

oCOMPUTER SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE (Component Level)

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