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Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor Experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Location:
Geneva, IL
Salary:
49000
Posted:
March 27, 2026

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POLLY PARNELL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALTERNA GRAPHICS, Saint Charles, IL March 2018- Present

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager

•Independent full-charge bookkeeper for a small graphic design and music publishing company.

•Manages all financial processes using QuickBooks.

•This includes all financial reporting and payroll on a biweekly basis.

•Pays and reports all payroll and unemployment taxes.

•Reconciles all bank accounts as well as AIR and A/P functions including invoicing and payments received.

•Served as an HR coordinator and maintained all employee records.

AURORA CIRCUITS

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager, Human Resources Manager

May 2023 - May 2024

•Executed and set up all bookkeeping functions, monthly closing, financial reports, payroll submission by using Paychex Flex, quarterly compilations by using QuickBooks Enterprise and HRIS.

•Prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

•Manage accounts payable by processing invoices and ensuring timely payments.

•Manage accounts receivable by generating invoices, following up on outstanding payments, and ensuring timely collections.

CONTEXTUAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Oak Park, IL August 2018- December 2021

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Head of Accounts, Human Resources Manager

•Independent bookkeeper and accountant for Oak Park consulting firm.

•Managed all financial processes by using QuickBooks.

•Entered biweekly payroll using ADP. Functioned as HR director for taxes, new employees, and pension plans.

•Put together all financial reports and reconciliations for the CEO.

•Worked closely with small office staff on a weekly basis.

O'MALLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Arlington Heights, IL September 2017 - April 2020

Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager/Credit Card Manager, HR records

•Responsible for in-house weekly payroll for 80+ 100 employees and using Timberline Accounting System and HRIS for timekeeping and employee records.

•Paid and recorded all payroll taxes, initiated direct deposit system, reconciled credit cards, entered all AP invoices, and reported and paid weekly and quarterly payroll taxes.

•Ensure billing invoices include all necessary information such as item descriptions, quantities, prices, total amounts due, payment terms, and due dates.

JSL MASONRY RESTORATION, Chicago, IL June 2015- September 2017

Accounting and Payroll Coordinator, Human Resource Coordinator,

•Responsible for all accounting functions as well as HR and payroll functions by using Peach Tree Accounting Systems.

•Maintain accurate and organized filing systems for financial records.

•Ensure proper tax withholdings and other deductions are applied.

FINCH'S BEER COMPANY, Chicago, IL June 2014 - June 2015

Bookkeeper, Accountant/Payroll Manager

•Executed and set up all bookkeeping functions, monthly closing, financial reports, payroll submission, accounts payable and receivable, monthly bank reconciliations, and quarterly compilations by using QuickBooks Pro.

•Human Resource Manager using Paycom software.

•Entered biweekly payroll using Ceridian Payroll

•Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts.

•Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.

THE NINETEENTH CENTURY CLUB, Oak Park, IL

Bookkeeper, Executive Assistant

•Managed and executed all phases of fiscal and accounting processes by using QuickBooks Pro.

•Functioned as the HR coordinator and maintained all employee records.

•Provide guidance and support to other departments on financial matters.

August 2011 - July 2014

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OMEGA BUSINESS CENTER, Chicago, IL February 2009 - July 2011

Accounting Manager (Part-Time)

•Managed and executed all phases of fiscal and accounting process including payroll, taxes, cost accounting, payables and receivables, budgets, banking, reconciliations, financial statements, closings, and collections by using QuickBooks Pro for 7 small companies under the Omega umbrella.

•Functioned as the HR coordinator and maintained all employee records.

•Used AMS Insurance Software to pay bills, collect insurance payments, and maintain insurance files.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Edinboro, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Corporate Accounting, 1998

Certifications:

Certified Payroll Professional Certified QuickBooks PAdvisor Certification

SKILLS

•AccPac

•ADP

•AS 400

•MAS90

•NetSuite

•Peach Tree Accounting

•QuickBooks

•Sage

•Timberline Accounting Package

•Microsoft Office (including Excel)

REFERENCES:

Jen Zias, Owner - Alterna Graphics, Oak Park, IL 773-***-**** (***************@*****.***) Dina-Tucci Contextual Management Institute, 708- 383-7970 (******-*****@***********.***)

Aileen O'Malley, Office Manager, O'Malley Construction, Inc.847-***-****(******@*********.***) Maureen O'Malley, Payroll Supervisor, O'Malley Construction, Inc. 847-***-**** (*******@*********.***)



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