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Cheryl Thomas

Sterling Heights,Michigan

Summary

Dedicated Benefits Coordinator offering twenty-two years' experience. Demonstrated success in working with members, coworkers, and vendors regarding Supplemental Unemployment and Short Term Disability benefits. Skilled in building long-lasting relationships, organizing workflow and applying critical thinking skills to resolving routine and complex issues.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Coordinator

I.B.E.W. Local 58 Benefits Office
Warren, MI
08.2002 - Current
  • Assist employees with applications for Supplemental Unemployment benefits and Short Term Disability benefits.
  • Process claims related to Supplemental Unemployment and Short Term Disability claims.
  • Work with Union Hall to determine eligibility for members
  • Prepare monthly reports summarizing information such as Participant eligibility, number of members collecting benefits, amount of benefits paid per month.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
  • Generate invoices for clients and track payments received from customers.
  • Prepare quarterly and yearly 941 and 940 taxes
  • Utilize specialized software applications related to the job role.
  • Perform data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lamphere High School
Madison Heights
06-1991

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Benefits Administration
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Counseling
  • Vendor Relations
  • Document Preparation
  • Tax reporting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Excel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Coordinator

I.B.E.W. Local 58 Benefits Office
08.2002 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lamphere High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Wayne State University
Cheryl Thomas