MS. CHLORIS WELCH
***** ******** **., *******, ** 48235
313-***-**** addprt@r.postjobfree.com
I am interested in an accounting opportunity that will allow me to use my experience and knowledge in a team atmosphere. I am knowledgeable of the accounting principles and practices. I am able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communications. I have a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently. I am a self-starter, dependable and a team player who enjoys challenging situations to achieve the company goals.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Accounting – 20yrs.
Accounts Payable – 20yrs
Data entry – 30yrs
Knowledge of Compliance & ISO 9001 Auditor – 15yrs
Communications – 30yrs.
Customer Service – 30yrs
Creating Budgets – 15yrs
Creating Schedules and timelines – 15yrs
Plan and Prioritize Projects – 15yrs
Problem Solving – 30yrs
On-Boarding New employees – 15yrs
Planning events – 30yrs
Catering/Decorating for events – 18yrs
Track Shipping – 15yrs
Accounts Receivable – 20yrs
Testing New Technology – 13yrs
Monitoring and Maintaining computer systems- 13yrs
Setting up accounts for new users/employees – 13yrs
Training staff members – 20yrs
Implement project scopes – 13yrs
OFCCP Audits – 13yrs
Microsoft Office – 20yrs
Creating Google Docs – 10yrs
Recruiting – 15yrs
MVR’s Reports – 20yrs
Scheduling Software – 13yrs
SOFTWARE / PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Microsoft Office 365 TALX - Equifax
WinTeam Database/Schedule Master Coventry / Ascension
AS400 Database E-Verify – I-9’s
ADP Payroll & ADP Enterprise HR eHub Employee Clock-In System
Past Positive Compliance Program AIS & GIS Employee Criminal & MVR System
Applicant Stack – Application Database LESI – PHQ – Armed Employees Testing Database
Wells Fargo – OPP- Expense & Credit Card Database Egencia Travel program
Sales Force / Freshdesk-Freshworks- Ticketing System BillTrust – Invoicing Program
Webgate – Web Browser Software Responsive Management
Learning Management System (LMS) Quest Diagnostics
Sage / Peachtree Adobe
ABRA Payroll System Aurora Payroll Software
EXPERIENCE
U.S. SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC. / DBA ADVANCE SECURITY 2006-2019
IT Data Coordinator/ Accounts Payable/ Accounting Manager
Open and sort departmental mail. Contact vendors to request invoices. Maintained all company telecom bills (wireless, fax, cell and internet). Verified, coded and prepared for AP processing. Review vendor statements to identify any missing invoices. Maintained payables and receivables. Maintained a Google spreadsheet of over 200 vendor contracts start and end dates. Maintained letters of authorized users and letters of agreements. Maintained a cost analysis spreadsheet for each branch telecom spending monthly. Check spreadsheets for accuracy. I was the liaison for all disconnects, upgrades or transfer of service for the company. Properly categorize invoices with the correct expenditure code and account. General accounting – general ledger account reconciliation & month-end closing. Assist with Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable. Excellent organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
IT HELP DESK SUPPORT
Traveled from state to state training branch employees on new WinTeam software system. Basic troubleshooting computers and office equipment. Monitored and maintained computer systems for company and employees. Solving technical and applications problems remotely, over the phone or in person. Training employees on new computer programs. Providing technical support and ensuring the whole company runs smoothly using a ticketing system. Setting up accounts and new users, testing new technology and responding to service issues and requests in a timely manner. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Create and update expense reports. Process reimbursement forms. Ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/PROJECT MANAGER TO REGIONAL VP
I was the liaison for the VP with the employees, visitors and branch managers. I have strong decision making and problem-solving skills and Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with customers and other management. Excellent organizational skills. Help create budget reports for the regional branches. Analyzed and reviewed financial report. Maintained business contracts and corporate records. Held weekly meetings with the branch managers to discuss retention of employees, branch P&L reports, payroll issues and office and vehicle issues. Created branch reports, scheduled meetings, made travel arrangements, held conference calls between regional branches and the corporate office. I was one of the ISO auditors for the Midwest Region. I assisted with FMLA issues for the regional branches, assisted with unemployment details, ethics complaints and security safety issues. Reconciled accounts and posted to general ledger. Created spreadsheet for safety, employment, FMLA, and AP/AR verification.
PAYROLL/OFFICE MANAGER
Collected, audited, reviewed and verified all employee timesheets and entered into AS400 system for payroll processing for over 500 employees. Approved timesheets and expense reports for account managers. Prepare quarterly payroll taxes for employees working in the state of Ohio. Provide documentation for month end close Controlled and audited employee compliance reports through the Applicant Stack system for the OFCCP, entered and update employee records in AS400, WinTeam and ADP systems. Implement new Policies and Procedures Ran reports for employment eligibility through E-Verify and AIS & GIS systems. Ensure completion of all company documents and sent all necessary paperwork to corporate on a daily/ weekly basis. Scheduled appointments for LMS and CPR training.
I handled unemployment claims for 14 branches for multiply state in the Midwest Region. I was responsible for collecting all paperwork from each branch, handling all responses and all fact finding and adjudications. I went to unemployment hearing with the justice system when contesting or disputing claims between the employee and employer. I was responsible for using the Cost Management System (Equifax, Talx or ADP) and maintaining an Excel spreadsheet of all unemployment claim throughout the branches to distribute weekly. These systems help report tax liabilities correctly and forecast them throughout the company. I maintained all unemployment file for compliance and I also worked with the OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program) to ensure that each branch was operating in the same manner as the corporate office.
Maintained monthly Motor Vehicle and Insurance reports. Issued Drug-Screen test to employees. Recruited and hired new employees. Maintained the flow of the office and supervised 9 account managers and 5 Office/recruiting staff members. Analyze and organized office operations and procedures such as invoicing, preparation of payroll and Accounts payable reports. Analyzes and organizes incoming payments. Assisted account managers with billing procedures and contract updates
Prepared check requests for all incoming invoices to vendors. Helped negotiate new contracts and price increase contracts. Controlled FMLA, unemployment, safety and ethics complaints. Researched and resolved all pricing issues with invoices. Created and maintained all customer accounts. Prepared friendly reminder notices for past due invoices. Shipping, receiving, sorting and distributing all mail. Ordered and distributed all office and client supplies. Issued LESI-PHQ TEST for armed security guards and maintained records for Ohio security guard licenses. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office with advanced level working knowledge of Excel. Post financial figures to journals and ledgers.
2005 - PRESENT - HR&G CUISINE & EVENT PLANNER
Schedule and plan events for the customers. I create menus and event designs and preparations. Prepare and serve or drop off buffet style cuisine. Create event favors, decorate venue, create new ideas for events (family reunions, family gatherings, baby showers, holiday parties, birthday parties and small weddings). Maintained all invoices outgoing and incoming. Create vendor file, make travel arrangement to and from venue if needed. Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures such as invoicing, accounts payable and receivable reports. Analyzes and organizes incoming payments.
WORK HISTORY
2000-2002 DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK DETROIT, MI
1997-1999 NTH CONSULTANTS LTD. ACCOUNTING CLERK FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
1994-1996 MCKESSON DRUG COMPANY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK HIGHLAND PARK, MI
1993-1994 HERTZ CLAIMS MANAGEMENT MAIL/FILE CLERK BINGHAM FARMS, MI
1991-1992 TARNOW ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK DETROIT, MI
1989- 1991 CHECK-MATE ELECTRICAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK DETROIT, MI
EDUCATION
2019 – ACCOUNTING/BOOK KEEPING – ITU ONLINE - Certificate
2019 – PRESENT – MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST – CAREER ACADEMY ONLINE - Certificate
2005 – PRESENT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
1996 – BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS – OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Certificate
1993 - PAYROLL ACCOUNTING - DIPLOMA - SOUTHFIELD LATHRUP HIGH SCHOOL - CEU- SOUTHFIELD, MI
1990 - BANKING/COMPUTER FINANCE - DIPLOMA - (HONORS) AMERICAN CAREER ACADEMY - SOUTHFIELD, MI
1993 - PHLEBOTOMY - CERTIFICATE - MARYGROVE COLLEGE - DETROIT, MI
1985 – COSMETOLOGY - LICENSE - SOUTH JOY BEAUTY SCHOOL - DETROIT, MI
1985 – THOMAS COOLEY HIGH SCHOOL – DIPLOMA – DETROIT, MI