Accounting, Human Resources and Account Management
Resume:
Sheila Marré
Bartlett, Illinois 60103
Email: ***********@*****.***
Summary
Unique professional with outstanding skills acquired through 2 different facets of business. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with a team as well as individually. Demonstration of strong proficiency for being detail oriented with respects for accuracy in reporting information. Capabilities of completing projects and tasks simultaneously in a timely manner proven repeatedly. Strengths include organizational skills, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Profile
• Well rounded background in accounting, human resources and account management.
• Experience in the preparation of state sales and use tax, expense reports, journal entries, reconciliation, managing A/R and A/P, and month end closing procedures.
• Experience in recruitment and retention, orientation and on-boarding, training and development, performance management, termination and exit interviewing, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, safety and operations.
• Implementation and development of a variety of programs, including those that must comply with corporate, state, or federal agency guidelines.
• Experience in the Request for Proposal process and Contract Review.
• Development of policies and procedures for operational standards.
• Computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, Cignify, AS400, IService, LazerBridge, and Lotus Notes.
Experience
Motor Coach Industries, Schaumburg, Illinois Apr 2010 – Oct 2011
Staff Accountant
• Prepare and assist in filing monthly/quarterly sales and use state tax for 7 service centers: Des Plaines, IL, Dallas, TX, Los Alamitos, CA, Blackwood, NJ, Orlando, FL, Lebanon, TN, and Loudonville, OH.
• Perform investigative analysis in regards to system or coding errors.
• Provide assistance in monthly and quarterly closing. Reconcile accounts for month end.
• Maintain accounting schedules, vendor and client files.
• Handle accounts receivables, accounts payables, payroll and cash entries.
• Maintain accounts, journal entries and balance sheets.
• Prepare and conduct general ledger operations.
• Prepare daily sales calculations and maintain monthly reports for 7 service centers.
• Cash posting for pre-owned coach sales, service center sales and new coach sales division.
• Process cost adjustment for parts in inventory for all locations.
• Responsible for checking parts in inventory and sublet history receipts for all locations. Ensuring invoices are turned in a timely manner for payment.
Senior Branch Accountant, Des Plaines Service Center Jul 2008 – Apr 2010
• Responsible for local HR functions including employee status change and benefits administration. Maintained employee files tracking PTO days as well as uniform, safety glasses/shoe and tool allowances.
• Maintained employee Department of Transportation (DOT) Drive Compliance records.
• Processed payroll for all shop employees.
• Maintained daily cash/credit card transactions records for both sales and service. Responsible for petty cash.
• Processed invoices and credit memos, check requisitions, and expense reports.
• Responsible for vouching intercompany invoices.
• Prepared and maintained daily and monthly sales reports.
• Maintained vendor accounts, updating vendor files ensuring all information was current. Responsible for researching pricing, ensuring the service center was receiving the most competitive price for services and supplies.
• Managed accounts payable/receivables within the Des Plaines Service Center. Responsible for month end accruals.
Randstad North America, Schaumburg, IL Nov 2003 - May 2007
National Account Coordinator, Quebecor World Logistics
• Managed operations for onsite temporary workforce located in 7 Consolidation Facilities: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Portland, OR, Richmond, CA, Riverside, CA, Edison, NJ and Memphis, TN. Directly responsible for Chicago, IL.
• Continually assessed training materials and made changes to existing account manual while developing additional materials to assist field staff with business processes.
• Administered safety program at local facility and worked with safety coordinators at the 7 Consolidation Facilities to address safety issues.
• Updated and implemented safety training program for Forklift Certification at all facilities.
• Assisted in maintaining OSHA log, analyzed incidents at all sites, and reviewed proposed regulations for impact on each facility.
• Initiated new tracking system to monitor employee performance.
• Responsible for administering benefits and open enrollment annually for all locations.
• Partnered with managing director and operations manager to discuss and develop action plans for improvement.
• Prepared and presented quarterly and annual reports/graphs for employee and service performance.
• Trained, coached and supported 10 Field Agents.
Agent/Account Manager June 2002 - Nov 2003
•Recruited, interviewed and evaluated skills on qualified candidates utilizing Traditional and Behavioral Interview assessment techniques.
• Conducted background checks, drug screens, and employment and education verification.
• Administered benefits, compensation and open enrollment.
• Responsible for orientation and on boarding for all new hires.
• Developed recruiting plans for specific clients, Exhibit Group Giltspur, Excel, and Quebecor World Logistics.
• Managed and facilitated 50+ active temporary workers on-site at Quebecor World Logistics. Positions ranged from industrial to clerical.
• Partnered with management at Quebecor World Logistics to discuss performance of contingent workforce and implemented performance reviews and developed action plans for improvement.
• Processed Payroll from production records to in house payroll system. Prepared weekly and monthly reports on payroll and turnover.
Consultant/Recruiter June 2000 - June 2002
• Recruited industrial, office clerical, mid-level professional and sales professionals for temporary, temporary to hire, and direct hire opportunities for small to large sized companies. Utilized Behavioral Event Interviewing.
• Scheduled full-time job applicants and coordinated applicant testing and pre-employment screening.
• Conducted background checks, drug screens, and employment and education verification.
• Processed and balanced payroll.
• Answered employee questions and troubleshot issues regarding payroll.
• Participated in local job recruitment fairs.
Administrative Assistant Dec 1999 - June 2000
• Supported 3 Managers and 9 Agents with memos, correspondences, reporting, invoicing and collections.
• Created and maintained weekly reports to track production in sales and staffing.
• Prepared and monitored invoices and expense reports.
• Assisted with compiling and developing annual budget.
• Processed payroll for temporary employees.
Education
Undergraduate studies in Business 1993 – 1998
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Accomplishments
April 2000 Managing Budget Incentive
May 2000 Employee of the Month
June 2000 Managing Budget Incentive
May 2002 Leader of Growth
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