Theresa Burke
RICHMOND,NH
Summary
Seasoned Accountant seeking a remote position with diverse experience in public sector accounting including payroll and human resources administration, financial analysis, budgeting, auditing and internal controls with excellent level of accuracy.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with internal or external customers.
Extensive experience with a variety of accounting software and Microsoft Office.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
City Of Keene
Keene , NH
07.1996 - Current
- Payroll Administration: Accurately coordinate weekly full-cycle payrolls comprised of six unions and one non-union group for an average of 350 employees. Developed and enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing union, company and governmental rules.
- HRIS Administration: Maintain a clean up to date database entering new hires, employee modifications, salary changes and terminations. Provided accurate records of employee accruals, attendance and leave balances.
- Benefits Administration: Processed State Retirement System reporting, changes and payments. Administered 457's, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Worker's Compensation and other Employee Elective Benefits.
- Internal Controls/Auditing: Assisted in the implementation of an Internal Auditing Committee to oversee internal auditing controls. Prepare and present control inspections, designs and document appropriate procedures for future audit controls. Processed financial audits for both internal and external entities.
- Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvements budget.
- Accounting: Prepare reports and financial statements, journal entries and balance financial accounts. Balance bank statements and grant administration
Business Manager - Remote
Tri-Valley Broadcasting Corp
Winchester, NH
10.1993 - 09.2016
- Transitioned manual accounting system to automated system.
- Provided payroll, HRIS and financial reporting remotely.
- Supported the General Manager in federal, state and local reporting remotely.
Senior Accounting Clerk
Time Warner / Paragon
Keene, NH
03.1986 - 10.1993
- Coordinate accounts receivable and payables. Prepare payroll, maintain HRIS database and provide benefits administration. Process financial reports for parent company, state or federal as required. Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budget, financial planning and capital projects. Prepare job cost and workforce analysis. Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries. Maintain inventory and asset control. Manage special projects and train employees in administrative and technical functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2016
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05.1984
Skills
- Reporting and Analysis
- Coordinating retirement benefits
- Resolving payroll problems
- Employee training
- Financial and Payroll software proficiency
- Computer competency
- Internal Controls and Auditing
- Budget Preparation
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Quarterly Taxes, 941 and W2's
Technical Skills
- Conducted multiple accounting program conversions.
- Report writing using COGNOS, BI and Microsoft applications.
- Sunguard (Pentamation), One-Write, Quickbooks, Paychex and Tyler Technologies (MUNIS)
- Provided support as technical liaison.
- Electronic file preparation.
Community Service
- Served as City loaned employee for United Way
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
City Of Keene
07.1996 - Current
Business Manager - Remote
Tri-Valley Broadcasting Corp
10.1993 - 09.2016
Senior Accounting Clerk
Time Warner / Paragon
03.1986 - 10.1993
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Franklin Pierce University
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