ALLEN C.

JOHNSON
4007 Brigadoon Drive E-Mail: aj2k5@sbcglobal.net
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-1044

OBJECTIVE

A position working within the payroll or related fields which offers a high level of challenge,
responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Has several years of top, diversified experience.

● Strong background in many areas including payroll, general ledger maintenance and analysis,
account reconciliation, journal entry preparation, report preparation, and records
maintenance.
● Hard working, driven, and dedicated, while highly-experienced in all aspects of the day to day
payroll process, and thoroughly familiar with payroll practices and protocols.
● Has managed payroll for various operations, and is proven in timely payroll completion, and
ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll records.
● Computer knowledge: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ADP, ReportSmith,
Payforce, Multi-State, E-Time, QuickBooks, Accpac, Simply Accounting, Internet, and other
systems.
● Results-oriented, with an ability to see any assignment to successful completion.
● Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and people skills.
● Thrives in a busy, fast-paced working environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROBERT HALF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING, Northbrook, Illinois

Professional Staff Accountant/Payroll Consultant (2008-2009)
Responsible for coordinating payroll services for 450-500 employees, working through ADP.
Responsibilities include day to day payroll management, processing and maintaining employee
hours and payroll information, running checks, maintaining payroll records, processing employee
data changes, processing wage garnishments, workers’ compensation, processing 401k rollovers
and distributions, and all aspects of employee relations. Also responsible for general ledger,
journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, sales tax processing, preparing closing financial
statements, account receivable, collections, and other accounting-related functions.

AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP), Elk Grove, Illinois

Client Services Payroll Representative (2006-2008)
Responsible for preparing client payroll, maintaining payroll information, vacation and sick-time
accruals, processing wage garnishments, making employee payroll adjustments, maintaining
client payroll records, client relations, and other related assignments.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL, LLC, Northbrook, Illinois

Elite Annuity Specialist (2004-2006)
Worked in the development of Access Allstate, an Intranet site. Responsible for updating fund
transaction forms, black book reference guide, and other forms; assisting broker/dealer with
fixed, indexed, and variable and market value adjusted annuity products, and other functions.

NEW LIFE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, Springfield, Ohio

Manager – Residential Service (2002-2004)
Responsible for directing day to day residential services operations, payroll coordination,
reviewing expense reports, preparing month-end reconciliations, journal entry preparation,
auditing and approving invoices, and assisting with daily business affairs, including conducting
staff interviews, budget administration, contract administration.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

● Probation Officer, Montgomery County Juvenile Probation (1997-2002)

● Youth Leader, Montgomery County Juvenile Detention (1996-2000 and 2004)

EDUCATION

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY, Wilberforce, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with a minor in Criminal Justice.

REFERENCES
Available upon request