Bimpe Steele
Middletown, NY *****
ac0u1d@r.postjobfree.com - 845-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Payroll Manager
Access Support For Living - Middletown, NY - October 2016 to Present Processing biweekly payroll for over 1500 Exempt/non-exempt staff Assisted with the successful implementation of a new Payroll System Directing the collection, calculation and entering of data Updated payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, direct deposit, employee status, department/division transfer
Calculation and distribution of yearly bonus incentives Preparation and distribution of Third party sick pay W2s Reconciliation of 941s and W2s
Preparation of reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and vacation/sick time
Resolving Payroll issues and discrepancies
Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Maintenance of Payroll System- Ceridian Dayforce
Assisting HR department with New hire setup and Employee profile maintenance Work closely with HR Director on several HR and Payroll projects Developed and Implemented new payroll policies and guidelines Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrator
HQRC Management Services, LLC - Private Equity Firm - Suffern, NY - October 2015 to October 2016 Responsibilities
Accounts Payable-
Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders Code Invoices and Input in Accounting system
Obtain proper approval for all invoices and check requests Onboard new vendors and maintenance of all vendor files Review and analyze AP expense, invoices, review receipts and GL coding Interactions with vendors on a daily basis to renegotiate pricing while building long term relationships Managing credit cards for top executives and coding expenses to correct accounts Annual 1099 processing
Payroll-
Assist HR department with new hires set up and terminations Maintenance of Employee files
Setting up of all new employees into Paychex (Payroll Software) Monitoring and overseeing payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and in a timely fashion Compilation and edit of data from all department for payroll processing Handling various payroll issues, adjustments and shortages Process payroll weekly for doctors and staff
Accomplishments
I single handedly set up a more effective and accurate AP process through timely review, coding and input of invoices which enabled faster payments to our vendors. This has assisted in the rebuilding of a more trusting and respectful relationship with our biggest vendors also leading to much lower pricing on all orders placed through these vendors.
In addition, I have been able to reduce discrepancies in payroll processing through constant communications with different departments and thorough review of payroll data when received. Skills Used
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills, Computer skills Accountant
The Center for Discovery - Non For Profit - Harris, NY - November 2005 to October 2015 Solely responsible for month end close activities
Prepare and post monthly journal entries in a timely fashion Originate journal entries and re-classing in financial software as required Spear headed a more effective process of quarterly internal auditing of all company departments
Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements Prepare various reports prior to closing the ledger to aid in identifying negative balances and missed accruals
Assist Accounts payable with invoice matching, coding, reviewing and check requests
Weekly management of expense account by monitoring petty cash by all functional areas
Management of credit cards for top executives and coordination with their departments for timely submission of backup documents. Preparation of biweekly cash disbursement reports which is an intricate part of the cash flow statement Balance sheet account reconciliation e.g.. Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll etc.
Export of information from Company Accounting software to excel and vice versa during budgeting
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Finance
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - New Paltz, NY
2005
SKILLS
Quick Books, Paychex, Great Plains, Microsoft Office, FundEZ, Ceridian HPW, Dayforce HCM