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THOMAS HOPP

Mason,MI

Summary

Well-qualified accounting assistant offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll, providing accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant to Comptroller/HR Director

AFSCME Michigan 925
05.2024 - Current
  • PAYCOM Coordinator; Implemented system as of May 2024. Regulate inconsistencies and problems identified through roll out.
  • Payroll oversight responsibilities - Reconcile time off requests and answer employee questions on new system.
  • General oversight of accounting department.
  • Continued responsibilities held in previous position.

Accounting Assistant

AFSCME Michigan 925
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Process invoices and prepare payments
  • Reconcile Invoices with packing slips
  • Collect and allocate staff representatives time per LM-2 requirements
  • Calculate and pay per diems and various other reimbursements based on negotiated contracts.
  • Continued responsibilities held in previous position

Bookkeeper

Michigan AFSCME Council 25
02.2018 - 11.2023
  • Perform ongoing payroll functions through ADP
  • Work with HR for any payroll adjustments - Short Term Disability adjustments, hours without pay, step increases, stipend payments
  • Calculate and process vacation buyouts and payouts
  • Prepare and review annual reports - Pension Census, LM-2 Report, Workers Comp Audit
  • Review trial balance and make adjusting entries for the Council financials through Great Plains
  • Perform bank reconciliations.

Temporary Bookkeeper

Accountemps
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Long term permanent Bookkeeper for AFSCME Council 25
  • Calculate and prepare daily bank deposits, many in excess of 50 records per deposit
  • Evaluate member payments and code to proper months
  • Handle member payment inquiries and research disputes
  • Prepare, research, and stop recurring ACH and credit card payments.

Lead Maintenance Technician

Woodland Lakes Apartments
04.2014 - 12.2016
  • Researched past due invoices for accuracy and payment
  • Prepared schedules for vendor work to be performed
  • Performed general maintenance and office duties at a 344 unit property.

Service Manager/Assistant Service Manager

Concord Management
02.2002 - 04.2014
  • Assisted with budget preparation and monthly variance reports
  • Managed inventory and purchase order process
  • Prepared schedules for vendors and team
  • Supervision of one employee.

Education

Associate in Business Degree - Accounting -

Lansing Community College
12.2017

Bachelor of Science Degree dual major - Business Administration & Marketing & Logistics Management

Central Michigan University
08.1999

Skills

  • PAYCOM
  • Microsoft GP Essentials
  • ADP software
  • Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word)
  • Yardi for properties
  • Troubleshooting and research to investigate errors and discrepancies

Timeline

Assistant to Comptroller/HR Director

AFSCME Michigan 925
05.2024 - Current

Accounting Assistant

AFSCME Michigan 925
11.2023 - 04.2024

Bookkeeper

Michigan AFSCME Council 25
02.2018 - 11.2023

Temporary Bookkeeper

Accountemps
02.2017 - 01.2018

Lead Maintenance Technician

Woodland Lakes Apartments
04.2014 - 12.2016

Service Manager/Assistant Service Manager

Concord Management
02.2002 - 04.2014

Associate in Business Degree - Accounting -

Lansing Community College

Bachelor of Science Degree dual major - Business Administration & Marketing & Logistics Management

Central Michigan University
THOMAS HOPP