Payroll & Accounting Systems Professional

ELLEN BERRY

**** ******* ***. 312-***-****

Westchester, IL 60154 ********@***.***

OBJECTIVE Ethical professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. Seeking a [i]position in payroll, financial, and human resources department where I can utilize my knowledge in payroll systems, leadership skills, and ability to learn new systems and procedures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021 - 2026 Visionix USA A/P Team Member LOMBARD. IL

. Daily posting of vendor invoices

. Managing payment schedules according to vendor agreements

. Reviewing invoices for discrepancies and accuracy

. Processing weekly payments, via ach, checks, on-line, by phone and wire

. Processing bi-weekly payments for approved expense reports

. Maintaining organized records to ensure on-time payments

. Maintaining great relationship with vendors

2018 - 2021 Visionix USA - A/R /Billing / Research LOMBARD, IL

. Billing and Invoicing, Cash Application, Credit Card Processing, Preparing monthly AR aging reports

. Verifying, Classifying, Computing, Posting and Recording account receivable data

. Research on past- due invoices from previous accounting system (Sage/ Platinum) .

. Collection calls including working with a great Sales Team

. Building and maintaining rapport with customers

. Duties performed on a SAP operating system

. Display high energy and professionalism with team spirit.

2014 - 2017 StemLine Creative Designs – Front Office Assistant CHICAGO, IL CHICAGO, IL

. Responsible for answering phones, meet and greet clients, process weekly payroll (ADP) for a staff of 15 employees.

. A/R,A/P, quick book posting, banks deposits, monthly back rec, G/L posting, courtesy calls on past due invoices.

2010 - 2014 Heffernan Morgan Designs - Payroll/HR Administrator CHICAGO, IL

. Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 100+ employees; included payroll accruals & general ledger entries.

. Checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with standards, maintaining time and attendance records, entering new

Hires in the payroll system

. Updated, collected and import hours on E-time electronic time keeping system.

. Processed new hires, terminations, and all employee data changes.

. Maintained accurate payroll controls and balancing procedures. Resolve personal payroll problems as they occur (i.e. checking on pay rates, hours reported, amounts deducted, tax withholding, etc.) Set up contracts in system for

new employees, re-issue lost or stolen checks.

. Posted on a bi-weekly basis attendance records for all staff.

. Maintained proper administration, processing, and tax ability of all fixed, voluntary deductions and benefits programs including Health, Dental, Vision and 401K plans. Directed the administration of child support orders, levies, and wage assignments in compliance with Child Support Agencies, State Agencies, and Internal Revenue Service.

. HR Training & seminars. Planned, organized, and directed a wide range of training activities for internal staff. Training included numerous orientation seminars, on-the-job safety training, and team building events.

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1992- 2010 Ronsley Special Events – Payroll/Benefits Coordinator CHICAGO. IL

Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for approx. 80+ employees. Processed monthly bonuses and commissions. Processed payroll, bonus, and vacation/sick accruals. Administer 401k plan including organizing open enrollments and reporting bi-weekly deposits.

Set up new hires. Processed terminations and all payroll adjustments. Process garnishments, worker's comp reports, government surveys and file various required US labor forms and taxes.

Coordinated benefits, including benefits orientation, reconciling insurance billing, send Cobra letters and answered any employee insurance concerns. Software used is ADP, TC1 (time clock) Excel, QuickBooks, Paychecks and Outlook.

Payroll/HR Administrator Assistant (1989- 1992)

Time and attendance punches and work center change entries for full time and temporary hourly staffing. Report daily absentee reporting for management. Entry of attendance, personal days, vacation hours, and sick hours. Coordinated all temporary staff and new hires. Front desk coordination, answering all incoming phone calls, distribution of calls and transferring of calls.

EDUCATION Illinois School of Commerce - Associate in Accounting

Malcolm X Community College – Education Studies

Truman College – General Studies

SKILLS

Quickbooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office SAP, Sage

REFERENCES Furnished upon request.

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