proficient, detail-oriented accountant with expertise in payables and payroll exploring opportunity to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member

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ø  offer numerous years of experience in high-volume invoice, check/payment and payroll processing

ø  solid background in human resource functions including time and attendance, benefits administration, employee counseling, and personnel records maintenance

ø  strategically prioritize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate projects/workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency while maintaining high quality standards

ø  computer literate with proficiency in adp payroll, ceridian source 500 hr/payroll, quickbooks accounting, income tax software, and ms 97 excel

 

career highlights

 

ø  successfully brought receipt detail balance down from $1m to $81k

ø  effectively implemented time and attendance system

ø  spearheaded conversion from ceridian to adp payroll system

ø  steered physical relocation of payroll department from california to rhode island

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a/p lead - payroll clerk, pentair-poway, ca                                                        1986 to 2008

  proficiently processed over 300 invoices and 250 checks weekly, as well as bi-weekly ceridian source 500 and adp payroll for 350 employees, demonstrating dynamic planning, organization and time management skills and a solid knowledge of accounting practices, principles, processes, and technologies

  compiled and produced quality financial reports including month-end accrual sheets, monthly trial balances and unvouchered detail receipts

  proactively interfaced with vendors to discuss/troubleshoot discrepancies, payment schedules, etc.

  efficiently managed personnel, benefits and payroll records and contributed hr knowledge toward advising employees on workshares program, files, forms, and related personnel issues; maintained adp time and attendance system

  thoroughly audited benefits, invoices and reports for quality control

  entrusted with secure management of petty cash

 

additional experience as lead grocery checker with navy exchange and food basket

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adp payroll & time attendance system program; 2006

certification, payroll-national university; 2001

certification, tax classes, h&r block; 2000

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in a (insert title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i have dedicated over 20 years to my most recent employer in the capacity of ap lead and payroll clerk, clearly demonstrating my value and loyalty as a key team member.  working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, i efficiently managed processing of 300+ invoices and 250 payments/checks weekly while concurrently handling bi-weekly payroll for approximately 350 employees. in addition to a solid accounting background, i am well-versed in personnel/hr operations ranging from time and attendance and benefits administration to employee counseling and complex records management.  i am also proficient in adp payroll and ceridian source 500 hr/payroll technologies as well as quickbooks, ms 97 excel and varied income tax software.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

maxine mcdaniel