Damani Pugh
DAMANI J. PUGH
7220 S. South Shore Drive, Unit 507 - Chicago, IL 60649 - ------------ – ------------
OBJECTIVES
Enthusiastic individual seeking a position related to accounting and finance in a company with a dynamic business environment where my skills can be utilized efficiently.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Payroll Specialist, September 2009 - May 2019
• Maintain and process payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Update payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Reconcile all payroll and accounts
CEC Employee Group LLC - International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago, IL
Student Accounts Officer, July 2008 – September 2009
• Assists college-wide staff and students with interpretation of complex information on student accounts and related college policies and procedures.
• Performs complex cashiering and refunding functions for student accounts and a variety of college areas following specific college Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practices.
• Provides information on registration, payment, billing and collection policies related to student account transactions.
• Ensure checks and cash are deposited daily and cash receipt batches are prepared and posted.
• Troubleshoot and resolve billing conflicts and handle in-person inquires (charges, payments, refunds, etc.).
• Handle and maintain over 500 student accounts.
• Responsible for posting and reconciliation of payments and charges to student accounts.
• Backup Payroll coordinator.
Accountemps Staffing Agency - Hartmarx Schafer Inc., Des Plaines, IL
Payroll Consultant, April 2008-May 2008
• Processed weekly payroll.
• Assisted payroll department with the implementation of their new payroll system (TPM Payroll).
• Conducted all testing processes in the TPM Payroll application.
• Automated and implemented Hartmarx current payroll procedures.
Addison Search Staffing Agency - Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
Staff Accountant, January 2008- February 2008
• Reconciled refund checks, credit card accounts & cash deposits.
• Assisted in month end closing process.
• Processed bi-weekly payroll and 401K contributions.
• Responsible for AP/AR functions and payment application.
Finansure Home Loans LLC, Chicago, IL
Senior Staff Accountant, March 2004- November 2007
• Managed monthly bank reconciliation.
• Communicated extensively with employees, customers, and bank representatives.
• Handled month-end closing; financial reporting and data processing.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and reports.
• Worked closely with CFO to establish future year’s budget.
• Handled and processed all weekly payroll activities.
• Handled all AP/AR inquiries.
Genco Distribution Company, Bedford Park, IL
Team Leader, January 1999- December 2003
• Organized shipping department’s schedule for six staff operators.
• Trained new employees on proper safety procedures and protocol.
• Performed loading and processing of customer orders.
• Maintained inventory of supplies.
System Software Associates, Chicago, IL
Contracts Analyst May 1997- November 1999
• Provided over 3000 clients worldwide with security access to their business planning software on the AS400.
• Assisted with contract write-ups, entry and analysis.
• Determined client’s eligibility for security access by reviewing clients A/R balances.
• Kept track of all security access keys issued to clients worldwide.
• Interacted daily with General Managers, Sales Managers and Sales Representatives with regards to their client’s accounts.
EDUCATION
3 years in Business Administration (Finance Concentration)
American Intercontinental University Online
2 years of Science in Engineering, Attended 1991 - 1993
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
SKILLS
?Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and Business Software, including Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, QuickBooks, Quick Books Pro, TPM Payroll Software, CampusVue, ADP Payroll Software, Paychex Payroll Software
DAMANI J. PUGH
7220 S. South Shore Drive, Unit 507 - Chicago, IL 60649 - ------------ – ------------
OBJECTIVES
Enthusiastic individual seeking a position related to accounting and finance in a company with a dynamic business environment where my skills can be utilized efficiently.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Payroll Specialist, September 2009 - May 2019
• Maintain and process payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Update payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Reconcile all payroll and accounts
CEC Employee Group LLC - International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago, IL
Student Accounts Officer, July 2008 – September 2009
• Assists college-wide staff and students with interpretation of complex information on student accounts and related college policies and procedures.
• Performs complex cashiering and refunding functions for student accounts and a variety of college areas following specific college Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practices.
• Provides information on registration, payment, billing and collection policies related to student account transactions.
• Ensure checks and cash are deposited daily and cash receipt batches are prepared and posted.
• Troubleshoot and resolve billing conflicts and handle in-person inquires (charges, payments, refunds, etc.).
• Handle and maintain over 500 student accounts.
• Responsible for posting and reconciliation of payments and charges to student accounts.
• Backup Payroll coordinator.
Accountemps Staffing Agency - Hartmarx Schafer Inc., Des Plaines, IL
Payroll Consultant, April 2008-May 2008
• Processed weekly payroll.
• Assisted payroll department with the implementation of their new payroll system (TPM Payroll).
• Conducted all testing processes in the TPM Payroll application.
• Automated and implemented Hartmarx current payroll procedures.
Addison Search Staffing Agency - Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, IL
Staff Accountant, January 2008- February 2008
• Reconciled refund checks, credit card accounts & cash deposits.
• Assisted in month end closing process.
• Processed bi-weekly payroll and 401K contributions.
• Responsible for AP/AR functions and payment application.
Finansure Home Loans LLC, Chicago, IL
Senior Staff Accountant, March 2004- November 2007
• Managed monthly bank reconciliation.
• Communicated extensively with employees, customers, and bank representatives.
• Handled month-end closing; financial reporting and data processing.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and reports.
• Worked closely with CFO to establish future year’s budget.
• Handled and processed all weekly payroll activities.
• Handled all AP/AR inquiries.
Genco Distribution Company, Bedford Park, IL
Team Leader, January 1999- December 2003
• Organized shipping department’s schedule for six staff operators.
• Trained new employees on proper safety procedures and protocol.
• Performed loading and processing of customer orders.
• Maintained inventory of supplies.
System Software Associates, Chicago, IL
Contracts Analyst May 1997- November 1999
• Provided over 3000 clients worldwide with security access to their business planning software on the AS400.
• Assisted with contract write-ups, entry and analysis.
• Determined client’s eligibility for security access by reviewing clients A/R balances.
• Kept track of all security access keys issued to clients worldwide.
• Interacted daily with General Managers, Sales Managers and Sales Representatives with regards to their client’s accounts.
EDUCATION
3 years in Business Administration (Finance Concentration)
American Intercontinental University Online
2 years of Science in Engineering, Attended 1991 - 1993
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
SKILLS
?Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and Business Software, including Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, QuickBooks, Quick Books Pro, TPM Payroll Software, CampusVue, ADP Payroll Software, Paychex Payroll Software