Steven Howard
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with strengths in payroll processing, general ledger, and bank reconciliation. Known for accurate financial reporting, audit support, and invoice processing across multi-location operations.
Overview
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12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Palmer House Hilton Hotel
Chicago, IL
02.1999 - 08.2001
- Reconciled bank statements, cash deposits, and daily hotel revenue reports.
- Posted journal entries to general ledger for property accounting records.
- Reviewed guest folios, cashier reports, and banquet charges for accuracy.
- Processed accounts payable invoices for hotel vendors and service partners.
Payroll Account Manager
SEKO Worldwide
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
02.1990 - 04.1998
- Managed payroll accounts for SEKO Worldwide logistics teams across multiple locations.
- Reviewed timekeeping records and verified hours, shifts, and pay codes.
- Coordinated payroll adjustments for commissions, deductions, and retroactive changes.
- Communicated payroll status updates to SEKO Worldwide stakeholders and supervisors.
- Maintained confidential employee records and payroll documentation for audit review.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made within the department.
- Collaborated closely with Human Resources department on salary reviews, bonus payments and other compensation issues.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the entire process cycle.
- Performed audits of wage calculations for new hires and terminations.
- Reviewed payroll documents and records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Audited employee timesheets against work schedules for accuracy prior to processing payroll runs.
- Provided guidance to other departments on payroll-related matters.
- Reconciled monthly financial statements related to payroll accounts.
- Developed procedures to ensure accurate payroll processing in a timely manner.
- Generated standard reports on weekly, biweekly, monthly basis relating to staff hours worked, overtime pay, vacation accruals.
- Assisted employees with questions or issues regarding their paychecks.
- Verified accuracy of timekeeping information entered into the system by supervisors or managers.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
- Worked with HR staff to accurately track and update paid time off.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Facilitated payroll-related training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
- Supervised payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-1989
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable
- General ledger
- Journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Invoice processing
- Audit support
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Accountant
Palmer House Hilton Hotel
02.1999 - 08.2001
Payroll Account Manager
SEKO Worldwide
02.1990 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DePaul University