JODI HOEKSTRA

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Ada, MI 49301

616-***-****

adnucv@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging, service-oriented position that affords an opportunity to utilize my talents, dedication, self-motivation and life experiences towards professional development and growth within an organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong background and expertise in human resources, office management, bookkeeping, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, customer service, payroll, income tax law, preparation and computer processing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Challenge Manufacturing

Accounts Payable Manager 8/2019-present

Manage the Accounts Payable department

Supervise Team of 4-5 Accounts Payable Coordinators processing 8,000 - 10,000 monthly invoices

Process weekly a/p check run

Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

Month end closing

Accounts Payable Coordinator (Paperless System using Plex ERP) 11/2018-8/2019

Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

Process three-way P.O. matching invoices

Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms

Respond to all vendor inquiries

Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies

Process vendor debits

Assist in month end closing

Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices

Assist with other projects as needed

Challenge Manufacturing

Robert Half – Accountemps 7/2018-11/2018

Accounts Payable Coordinator for Challenge Manufacturing (Paperless System using Plex ERP)

Laser Access, Inc. 2/2017-3/2018

Administrative Assistant

Processing incoming purchase orders

Material Purchasing

A/P

A/R

HR/Time Cards

Phone System Management

Office Management/Training

East Beltline Towing & Service 10/2016-12/2016

Dispatcher

Goodwill 11/2015-5/2016

Assistant Store Manager

Used To Be New 5/2014-11/2015

Store Manager

Staging

Purchasing & Merchandising of new inventory

Advertising

Bringing in new vendors/consignors

Quoting & buying entire estates

Staffing

Coordinating movers

Driving rig w/24’ Trailer

Teaching movers & assistants how to wrap & pack a 24’ trailer

Jodi’s Furniture & Accessory Consignment 2005-5/2014

Owner/Operator

Staging

Staffing

Estate Sales

Booking/Record keeping of sales and consignors

Issuing monthly consignment checks

Purchasing & Merchandising of new inventory

Buying Gold & Silver

Payroll

Advertising

Praxis Packaging Solutions 9/2001-2004

Sr. Accountant/Human Resource Assistant

Invoicing, A/R, A/P, Collections

General Ledger, Cash Management

Prepared month/year ends and financial statements

Processed weekly payroll and maintained all payroll records

Prepared and filed all related payroll tax returns, deposits, etc.

Prepared weekly temp labor spreadsheets and corresponded with temp labor staff.

Introduced and implemented Inventory System

Worked with Management Team to improve administrative efficiencies within staff and look at ways to cut costs.

oEffectively cut temp labor costs

oCut administrative costs

Assisted Human Resource Manager in all areas.

H & R Block 1995-1998

Income Tax Preparer 1998-Present

Prepare 500+ client income tax returns annually.

Returns include personal, business, partnerships, corporations, sales tax and Michigan SBT

Kent Design & Manufacturing 5/2000-9/2001

Controller/Human Resource Manager

Invoicing, A/R, A/P, Collections, and Payroll

Cash Management; Cash Forecasting, and General Ledger

Monthly financial statements and cost reports

Worked with Management Team to improve administrative efficiencies within staff and look at ways to cut costs.

oCut temp labor costs

Established, wrote and implemented personnel programs, policies and procedures.

oCredit Policy and Procedures for new customers

oAttendance Policy

oRules of Conduct Violations

oTuition Reimbursement Program

oTools Policy

Developed and wrote COBRA documents

oInitial COBRA notice

oCOBRA election

Wrote and introduced new employee handbook

Developed system and maintained MSDS files

Maintained personnel files/records, attendance, vacation

Managed employee benefits program, COBRA and workers’ compensation

Recruited, hired and terminated employees

Worked with staffing agencies to acquire permanent and temporary employees

Developed new relationships and acquired new recruiting sources

Issued disciplinary warnings

Performed orientations and exit interviews

Rowe International, Inc. 1994-2000

Human Resource Assistant 1997-2000

Maintained staffing needs for permanent and temporary employees

Advertised, recruited and interviewed candidates for job openings

Negotiated salaries and “contract buyouts” in direct-hire situations

Wrote offer letters and presented to candidates

Completed and processed “new hire” paperwork for HR files and payroll

Scheduled all pre-employment physicals

Maintained attendance program including the issuance of disciplinary action as required

Maintained all HR files including entering and updating office and union employee personnel records on BPCS, ADP and Excel such as wage changes, address changes, job classifications, status changes, disciplinary warnings, suspensions, layoffs, terminations and new hire information.

Assisted Benefits Manager by preparing monthly pension report for Locals 981 and 940.

Served on Apprenticeship committee and advised employees an apprenticeship requirements and procedures.

Maintained all correspondence and enrolled employees in apprenticeship courses.

Corresponded on behalf of the Apprentice to acquire his/her Journeyman’s card.

Provided assistance to employees, retirees and outside companies regarding various Human Resources issues, personnel policies and benefits.

Managed Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Maintained Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Maintained Team Assistance Requests (T.A.R.) for Joint Steering Committee and Third Step Grievance for VP Corporate Human Resources.

Drafted letters, documents, and correspondence for VP of Human Resources and Human Resources department as required.

Payroll Coordinator 1994-1997

Coordination of all aspects of salary/hourly payroll, using both Lawson and ADP Payroll systems

Experienced with garnishments, unemployment, wage verifications, 401k, and hourly union contract interpretations.

Monitored vacation, sick and/or personal time taken.

Beacon Services, Inc. 1993-1994

Clerical Placement Coordinator

Serviced client companies

Marketed new clients

Recruited candidates

Composed Employment Ads

Screened, Tested and Reference checked candidates

Taking detailed job orders.

Interviewing

Placed qualified applicants with clients in both temporary and permanent positions.

Worked with in house managers on all personnel issues, including hiring and termination procedures, employee evaluations, and wage adjustments.

Snap-On Tools Corporation 1989-1993

Office Manager

Coordination of all aspects of dealer activity including:

oStart/termination paperwork

oOrder entry/data entry

oAccounts payable/receivable

oMaintained inventories and call lists

oGenerated Reports

oPhones and filing

Nicholas Plastics, Inc. 1986-1989

Accounts Payable Manager

Established accounts payable procedures with Vice President of Finance after transfer to Vi-Chem Division of Nicholas Plastics, Inc.

Increased efficiency in accounts payable by coordinating efforts in all company divisions.

Education

Grand Rapids Community College – Accounting

Davenport College – Business Degree Candidate GPA: 3.85

H&R Block Tax School – Certificate in Tax Return preparation

Courses Completed: Introductory to basic Tax

Personal Returns

Sole Proprietorships

Sole Proprietorships II

Corporations

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