Accountant, bookkeeper, payroll

AVIS NOVAK

McKinney, TX *****

Email: *****@*****.***

Home phone: 972-***-****

Cell phone: 214-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Well rounded individual with significant human resource and payroll experience, office management, and accounting skills with a demonstrated ability to produce well under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crossroad Mobile, LLC/Bluestreak Media/Source Media/Interactive Channel – 12/93 – June 30, 2009

All of these companies are related due to acquisitions, mergers and sales.

Crossroad Mobile, LLC – Accountant - 9/06 to June 30, 2009

· Crossroad Mobile purchased Bluestreak Media effective 9/1/06. Current responsibilities include all financial, payroll, human resources, office, and administrative responsibilities, for Crossroad Mobile, LLC.

Bluestreak Media, Inc., Dallas, Texas – Accounting/Administration Manager – (Sold to Crossroad) 3/02 to 9/06

· Administer Human Resources through ADP TotalSource, including payroll processing and benefit administration and new hire orientations.

· Analyze and prepare recommendations of benefit plans for annual renewals. Recommended change to a new payroll administration company resulting in savings of approximately $30,000.00 per year.

· Assist in cash flow management including analysis of accounts payable and cash collections.

· Review customer contracts and prepare monthly billings. Handle customer inquiries and discrepancies.

· Responsible for accounts payable, cash collections, fixed asset management, general ledger closings and monthly general ledger reconciliations for three entities.

· Converted the accounting system from Solomon to Peach Tree.

· Provide administrative support to executive management, including travel arrangements, scheduling meetings and phone support.

· Responsible for office administration including purchasing assets and supplies, coordinating issues with building management, etc.

Source Media, Inc., Dallas, Texas (Sold to Bluestreak Media, Inc.) - 12/93 to 3/02

Corporate Human Resource Manager-Compensation and Benefits - 7/97 to 3/02

· Processed payroll for two subsidiaries and a parent company operating in 10 states using ADP. Conducted new hire orientations and termination exit interviews for all employees of three separate Corporations. Administration of group benefits with five different vendors including the preparation of census data, plan designs, problem resolution on employees’ behalf, HIPPA certificate preparation, and COBRA administration.

· Administered the 401K programs with an outside administrator. Performed annual testing, reporting, and review of the annual 5500 annual filing.

· Coordinated the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the outside transfer agent, including maintaining the option database. Proposed change of carriers due to unresponsiveness, and poor customer service, put the plan out for bids, recapped charges and proposed change to CFO. The transition was transparent to employees, and the company saved approximately $6,000 per year in administration expenses.

· Managed all risk management policies including company liability, workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, electronic equipment, and D&O insurance. Work with broker to maximize the protection for the Company while minimizing cost.

· Record all month end journal entries for payroll and insurance information into general ledger and prepare related account reconciliations. Worked with outside auditors on a quarterly and annual basis pertaining to payroll, benefits and fixed assets.

· Fixed asset management including maintenance of sub-ledgers and physical inventories.

Human Resources/Office Manager - Interactive Channel Division - 2/97 to 7/97

· Coordination of final construction build out for new offices

· Office administration and Human Resources functions.

Payroll/Insurance Coordinator – Source Media - 12/93 to 1/97

· Payroll processing for 200 full and part time employees, in multi-state locations, including monthly, quarterly and annual tax preparation and filing.

· Insurance administration for group, life, long-term disability, and workers compensation. Implementation of new 401K plans, administration and reporting, employee stock option plan.

· Complete all necessary general ledger entries for payroll and insurance for monthly close, including supporting schedules.

· Handled new sponsorship contracts, petty cash and purchase orders, purchasing of computer equipment and supplies, cash management and fixed assets.

NATIONAL SPIRIT GROUP, LTD, Garland, Texas - 1/93 to 10/93

Payroll Analyst

· Payroll processing for over 1500 multi-state employees, including filing for new state locations.

· Group benefits and 401K backup. Workers' compensation claims filing and audit verifications.

HAWAII PROPERTIES, INC., Dallas, Texas - 7/91 to 1/93

Payroll/Benefits Administrator

· Responsible for verifying and processing of payroll for 30 residential and commercial properties, quarter end and year-end tax filing. Prepare workers' compensation billings and handle claims, EEOC suites and unemployment claims, and maintained group benefits.

· Manage daily cash receipts from properties and prepare ledger entries.

· Open new bank accounts, make daily deposits, and reconcile bank accounts.

MILLER PERSONNEL dba AMERICAN WORKFORCE, Addison, Texas - 12/90 to 7/91

Senior Payroll Specialist

· W-2 reconciliations for year end audit including preparation of adjusting entries and year-end tax filing.

· Daily contact with clients for payroll processing and problem resolution.

· Assisted trustee with close out of the company after Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.

FIRST WORTHING COMPANY LIMITED, Dallas, Texas - 3/87 to 9/90

Payroll/Personnel/Benefits Manager

· Heavily involved in conversion from service bureau to in-house system; performed all testing of new system, and customizing reports as needed.

· Implemented procedure of Immigration I-9 requirements.

· Designed new Personnel Change Notice. Revised employee handbook

· Payroll processing for 50+ apartment communities. Prepared quarter end and year end multi-state taxes. Maintained various records of employee compensation, including 401A&K, bonuses, and uniform and rental deductions. Handled workers' compensation, EEOC suites and employment claims. Maintained employee group benefits and filed claims.

CIGNA HEALTHPLAN, INC., Dallas, Texas - 10/84 to 1/87

Senior Payroll Analyst

· Converted from service bureau to an in-house MSA software package

· Start up of 12 new corporations, including completion and filing of all state, local, and unemployment applications.

· Trained new staff in all phases of processing for Corporate Payroll department moved to Hartford, CT

GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Dallas, Texas - 3/83 to 8/84

Assistant to Controller

· Processed accounts payable for six radio stations

· Frequency searches for Low Power FM translators for the purpose of retransmission of radio station signals, and filing for applications with the Federal Communications Commission.

· Personal assistant to President.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

American Payroll Association, Dallas, TX - Basic/Intermediate Payroll Training

Richland College, Dallas, TX - Accounting Classes

Central Community College, Hastings, NE - Emergency Medical Technician Course

Central Community College, Grand Island, NE - Data Processing and Computer Language RPG II classes

COMPUTER AND OFFICE SKILLS: ADP PC Payroll/Personnel System, Solomon, Peachtree, ADP, MSA Computer Software, Excel, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, FAS, 10 key by touch. Notary Public State of Texas.

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