MELISSA HERMANN (formerly Peck)

105 Memphis Street

Liverpool NY, 13088
(315) 391-5188

Objective:
To obtain a position in the field of Accounting where I can utilize my work experience and education
to best serve the organizations needs.

Education:

Columbia College to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Business

Administrative with a major in Accounting.

Central City Business Institute, Syracuse, NY 13202 Tel. (315)472-6233 Major: Accounting

Computer Skills:

Great Plains, Mas90, QuickBooks, Excel, Microsoft Word, AS400, Windows, Macintosh, Typing, Access,
Crystal Reporting SharePoint & Microsoft Power Point.

Relevant Courses:

Accounting, Business Writing, Income Tax, Business Math, Writing Application, Business Law, Cost
Accounting, English Composition I & II, Intermediate Accounting I & Business Finance, Microeconomics

Employment History:

Gypsum Express LTD, Baldwinsville NY

Title: Senior Accountant/Manager of AP January 2013to Present
Manager of AP responsibilities - manage AP staff, assist team with adhering to month end deadlines,
approve AP batches, approve check runs, lead team in all areas regarding shop AP & office AP. Train
new employees, reconcile statement billings, provide general ledger coding, maintain & track fixed
asset expenses & reconciling cash, virtual credit cards and all methods of payment.

Senior Accountant responsibilities – applies principles of accounting to prepare month end closing,
prepare general ledger entries, accruals, loan amortization schedules, prepare asset & depreciation
entries, finalize month end P&L reports, record daily cash transactions, prepare payroll funding and
entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other analytical reporting.
Prepare monthly sales tax returns, handle insurances such as workers compensation, self-insured
health, liability etc. assist with leading and coaching other accounting department staff. Prepare year
end audit work papers, work with Auditors and prepare year end adjusting entries.

USA TPA Inc., (Formerly New York Compensation Managers Inc.) Cicero NY
Title: Accountant / Human Resources September 2008 to December 2012
Accountant responsibilities - applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare
financial reports by preparing general ledger entries, preparing monthly and yearly work papers for CFO &
Auditors. Completing and assisting Auditors with yearly audits and prepare year end adjusting journal entries.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations on multiple accounts, receipts, billing, and accounts receivable
reconciliations. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries. Prepare
multiple accounts investment portfolio reconciliations and record adjusting journal entries as required. Prepare
commissions including tracking and maintaining proper Agent licenses and Insurance policies. Adheres to
strict deadlines, policies and procedures.
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Human Resources responsibilities - place employment ads, review resumes, schedule interviews, process new
hires and all required documents, conduct and process employee terminations, track employee PTO and
anniversaries, process all employee benefits, medical, dental 401k, disability claims, worker compensation
claims, prepare salary reports, maintain yearly reviews. Handle and assist employee inquires. Trouble shoot

MELISSA HERMANN (formerly Peck)

105 Memphis Street
Liverpool NY, 13088
(315) 391-5188

benefit billing issues. Process bi-weekly payroll, prepare funding requirements for payroll, 401K & FSA.
Order office supplies and coordinates building maintenance. Track and manage companies, Trust’s insurance
policies & employee/company licenses. Yearly complete 401K census & testing, assist with WC audits, FSA
Non Discrimination Testing, coordinate yearly open enrollment and process all open enrollment benefit
paperwork, W-2’s coordinate staff meetings and assist managers with any inquiries and employee issues.

Bank of New York, Syracuse NY April 2006 to September 2008

Title: Investment Manager Liaison (February 2008 to September 2008)
Responsible for assigned Investment Manager accounts. Daily activities include maintaining quality customer
service, settlement of domestic and global trades daily. Work closely with accounts to maintain proper cash
requirements. Handled all account directives and inquiries. Provide clients with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills while adhering to strict policies, procedures and deadlines.

Bank of New York, Syracuse NY April 2006 to September 2008

Title: Client Service Representative (April 2006 to February 2008)
Responsible for assigned Defined Contribution accounts. Daily activities include
maintaining quality customer
service, settlement and reconciliation of accounts, internal and external problem solving. Handle all client
directives and inquiries. Provide clients with excellent communication and interpersonal skills while adhering
to strict policies, procedures and deadlines.

Blitman & King LLP, Syracuse NY

Title: Accounting Coordinator February 2003 to April 2006
Responsible for all account payable duties, preparation of monthly cash flows,
Income Statements,
Balance Sheets, bank reconciliations, analysis’, general ledger entries, deposits, accounts receivables,
preparing for year end audit, adjusting journal entries, preparing audit letters, billing and assisting the
Controller.

Longley Jones & Lonesco Construction, Syracuse NY

Title: Bookkeeper November 2000 to February 2003
Longley Jones: Responsible for 16 separate entities with duties including: accounts payable, maintaining
cash flow, disbursing all bills on a monthly closing schedule, full monthly General Ledgers on 9 entities,
preparing for year end audits and bank reconciliation’s. Use of AS400 program.
Lonesco Construction: Responsible for accounts receivables, accounts payable, cash flow, job costing, billing
and preparing revenue and profit or loss reports.

The Mony Group, Syracuse NY

Title: Policy Issue/Payment Servicer February 2000 to November 2000
Responsible for inputting life insurance applications into Cyberlife, applying payments to cases, approving life
insurance policies, making necessary changes to policies, working with field underwriters, transferring monies
from one general ledger account to another and updating field underwriter’s contract info.