Below are the 8 Implementers & 6 Trainers with Peachtree/Sage 50 & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides HR, payroll, benefits, compensation & office leaders with your industry experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a finance implementor/account manager who is knowledgeable in Sage 50/Peachtree and QuickBooks with experience in government and financial services industry pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Sage 50/Peachtree and QuickBooks. Educational background includes Master of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Tourism.

Major responsibilities in a financial services company included implementing and leveraging technology including Sage 50/Peachtree and QuickBooks accounting to ensure accurate and effective management of accounts. Serving as advisor to management on effective financial management was one of the key roles. Aside from developing financial models, managing operational budgets was one of the positive experiences brought to the business table. Processes were implemented to promote adherence to financial, as well as administrative procedures and controls. This individual was accountable for forecasting and budgeting with focus in identifying cost savings.

The job covered effectively managing accounts payable and receivable, along with expediting payment collections and settlements. Coordinating the processing of bi-weekly payroll for local businesses, as well as preparing accurate and compliant tax returns was part of the duties. An additional function consisted of cultivating win-win partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of an implementor/accounting manager who is skilled in Sage 50/Peachtree, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft with work background in communications, retail and real estate industries? Technical skills cover Sage 50/Peachtree, ADP, Paychex, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, AccPac, StanPak, Coats, iPAS, QuickBooks, Lotus, ADP exLaborManager, Paychex and Concur. Core competencies include general accounting, financial management/analysis, month/year-end reports, as well as payroll preparation/payroll taxes, reporting/documentation, job costing, financial statements, journal entries, general bookkeeping, human resources, A/R, A/P, budget preparation/admin, sales tax, reconciliation and customer relationship management. Educational attainment includes BA in Finance and AA in Finance.

While working for a communications company, main functions were comprised of analyzing financial data and controlling the accounting functions in addition to directing other team members, insurance responsibilities and human resource functions. This individual was actively involved in both strategic and tactical functions ranging from strategic planning, budgeting, asset liability management, payroll, GL analysis and external reporting. Directing all financial reporting, along with supervising, mentoring and training of administrative personnel were some of the duties. An additional role covered implementing the accounting system upgrade from Peachtree 2006 to Sage 50. Payroll Solution, ADP and Paychex were also implemented. A staff of 2 was managed within the accounting department. Providing direction, advice and recommendations to all levels of the organization regarding accounting policy and practices was part of the responsibilities.

Notable tasks included preparing corporate financial statements and completing year-end close with external CPA, as well as handling job costing. The corporate cash flow was also monitored. The job involved overseeing billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and collections, apart from processing vendor payments. Managing accounting record keeping and preparing for annual audits, such as workman’s compensation were efficiently handled. Aside from compiling sales tax reports, monthly payment of sales taxes was also ensured.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this finance manager with experience in professional services, pharmaceutical and communications industries? Technical competencies involve Sage 50/Peachtree, QuickBooks, Oracle Financials, SAP, JD Edwards, BIPCS, Sage MAS 90, Sage 500, Quicken, Sage Fixed Asset System, ADP PayeXpert, Paychex Payroll Preview Hosting/Time and Labor Online, as well as Microsoft Infopath, Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, BI (Business Intelligence), Cognos, MS Dynamics Solomon, Great Plains, and various treasury and tax systems. Educational background includes MS Accounting and BS Accounting.

Important contributions included compiling management report daily of revenue and collections for over 80 optical locations, as well as reconciling vendor statements and ensuring accurate payment information including billing statutes in accordance to agreements with vendors, as discounts applied. The Sage 50/Peachtree accounting system was also used. This individual implemented Sage 50 and main user. Crystal Reports was used for financials and reconciling daily activity of revenue and collections. The job involved preparing weekly check distribution, ensuring invoices and statements matched checks. An additional task covered processing monthly sales and use tax payments as well as filings for several states by the 20th of the month. Preparing monthly A/R consolidated reports for management was part of the assigned tasks. A/R was monitored for all locations and the timely collection of monies and posting into the CompuLink system were ensured.

One of the key roles involved assisting in the preparation of bi-weekly payroll with Paychex. Processing 401K was accomplished through ING Direct for each bi-weekly payroll cycle and journal entries into Sage 50. Quarterly payroll tax was prepared for several states. Setting up new payroll tax for new states locations was also handled. Analyzing and reconciling monthly prepaid accounts and general ledger analysis of P&L accounts were carried out.

What possibilities can hiring an implementor with experience serving the IT, telecommunications and food services industries offer your company? This computer science graduate’s software knowledge includes Peachtree and Microsoft Systems. Expertise extends to project management, network design, installation and configuration. Besides being Peachtree Accounting Certified, the individual is also a Microsoft Certified Professional, particularly for Windows 2000 Operating Systems.

Focusing on providing Peachtree support in a software company, duties included leading technical support and implementation for over 4 million Peachtree Accounting Software customers. The job required knowledge of all releases of Peachtree Accounting through Premium 2006 including Crystal Reports and FAS. Solid knowledge of GAAP standards was also needed. Solid technical skills with troubleshooting various situations in regards to Peachtree, networks and accounting solutions were also called for. The individual consistently resolved 91% of calls the first time, with constant positive feedback from customers to supervisor in regards to integrity, attention to detail and customer service.

Another job focused on information technology. The work called for acting as project manager on different sites installing network services including data cabling, network hardware and software as well as configuration as required by each project. Part of the job was maintaining existing client accounts while developing new accounts through cold calling. The work required the ability to provide hands-on maintenance, installation, support and troubleshooting of various network configurations and smaller phone switches.

Can employing an implementor with background serving the construction, financial services and telecommunications industries have a positive impact on your company? Computer skills cover Peachtree, Adobe PageMaker, MS Publisher, and other tools. This university graduate also has skills in accounting and financial reporting to enhance productivity as well as profit.

For a building services firm, the job focused on accounting and implementation. Tasks were creating and implementing corporate forms (timecard, expense report, check request form). Assistance was provided with treasury management (reconciliation of bank accounts). Part of the job was preparing reports for management using Peachtree, Access, Excel Pivot Tables and Word. The job also called for re-engineering bank accounts reconciliation process. Financial audits documents were managed and assistance was given to financial manager with restructuring financial period closing from 20 days to 5 days.

Additional tasks were creating and implementing budgeting/ forecasting modeling in Peachtree. Policies/ procedures were documented for finance, accounting and human resources. The individual was in charge of accounts payable (coded, posted and paid invoices) as well as accounts receivable (applied payments of various currencies, collection of past due accounts). Customer contracts were created and administered. Administrative support was provided to the CEO, CTO, and COO/President.

What possibilities can employing an implementor with work experience in auction and IT industries create for your business? This graduate of accountancy and business administration has computer skills in Peachtree, QuickBooks and Turbo Tax. Background also includes managing cash, insuring sufficient funds in proper accounts for payroll as well as other automatic transfers and bill payments. The individual also has a Master of Business Administration degree.

Working at an auction house, work involved doing bank reconciliations on two cash accounts. An accounting office procedural manual was developed. The job called for implementing the Peachtree feature to do bank reconciliations saving time from the multi-step process. This resulted in fast accurate details about cash balances making cash management more efficient. Other duties were conducting and recording wire transfers of large sums for private treaty deals. In addition to scheduling phone bidder agents, the individual entered e-mail and telephone bids for bid book. Money and paper was saved through the use of the Peachtree PDF e-mail feature to send lengthy reports to department managers.

Additionally, oversight was done for accounts receivable maintenance which included sales tax, ST119, ST120, Canada GST#, EU VAT, and audit packages for deliveries. Aside from correcting errors on sales tax rates charged with NYStax.com, other duties were managing on-going collections and creating invoicing/ statements. This financial administrator was also in charge of accounts payable, including consignor statements and payments classified by sale numbers.

Will it benefit your company to hire an implementor who worked in the IT and professional services industries? Software skills include Peachtree (Sage 50), Microsoft Systems and Citrix Products. Advantages include having proven ability to implement technology-based solutions for business problems. This Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE for 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012) graduated in physics engineering. Other certifications are for Cisco Routers installation and configuration, Internet security and computer hardware. Training was also received in Juniper Junos Operating System, EMC Business Partner SE Accreditation, and Citrix CCA Virtualization.

One job was in charge of IT management, implementation, support, MSP, for around 33 clients and office. Technologies utilized included VMware 5.1 manager, VEEM software, QuoteWerks, Peachtree (Sage 50), EMC products, fiber switches, and HBA cards servers to SAN. Other systems used were SonicWALL 1600, SSL VPN 300, Connectwise 2014.1, Barracuda Firewall 300, Barracuda Spam filter 380 and other tools.

Part of the job involved HP servers and workstations, hardware installation and part replacement. The job also called for Windows deployment, particularly deploying workstations. In addition to doing WDS windows deployment services install and repair, deploying PCs desktop and servers with WDS was also carried out. The individual was also in charge of Vaultlogix setup, installation and configuration. SonicWALL remote access was also provided to PCs.

What advantages can recruiting a software implementation professional who served the clothing, retail and consumer goods industries provide your company? This business administration graduate’s software expertise consists of Peachtree (Sage 50), Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Kronos Workforce Central, Paycor, Passport, and Excel. Assets include productivity improvement and strategic planning expertise built upon extensive sales experience as well as database mining and financial analysis. The individual also has an Associate of Science in Equine Science degree.

Focusing on software implementation, highlights in a job included successfully implementing a new, total-business SQL-based ERP software system, Sage50 (Peachtree) accounting system, and Paycor time & attendance solution while simultaneously executing position responsibilities. New systems resulted in significantly improved data visibility, accounting, reporting, analysis, and security. The individual administered redesign and introduction of aligned financial accounting and reporting environment. Web sales increased by more than 20% with innovative Google Ad Words search engine marketing campaign.

Other responsibilities included developing master data and structures in SQL-based ERP as well as Sage50 accounting systems. Training was also conducted for business users on realignment of accounting practices. Accounting staff was supervised to ensure accurate and timely completion of daily, monthly, and year-end processes. Part of the job was ensuring accounting system accuracy, accounting alignment with legal agreements, and accounting processes consistent with GAAP. Countless training sessions were delivered to address accounting, reporting, purchasing, payroll, and warehousing to staff members, ultimately enabling employees to improve knowledge of procedures and increase performance.

Is recruiting a trainer from the professional services, IT and educational services industries a priority for your company? This music education graduate’s software knowledge covers Sage 50 (Peachtree), AS/400 and GroupWise. The individual has background in taking care of custom-built computer systems as well as installing hard drives, opticals, expansion cards, and other components in empty chassis, while also loading Windows, drivers, and other software. Credentials also include CompTIA A+ and Network+ licenses, as well as Sage 50/Peachtree Accounting certification.

In a software company, this software trainer provided technical phone support for Peachtree/Sage 50 Accounting software and Web Services. Part of the job was assisting customers with installation, troubleshooting, and implementation of software on networks. Other duties were writing, editing, and linking articles per KCS methodology. Achievements included initiating a live chat which had 100% customer satisfaction rating. In addition to teaching new hire training class, work involved developing and implementing new curriculum.

Can employing a trainer with work experience in the IT and telecommunications industries have a positive impact on your business? Software background includes Sage 50 (Peachtree) and PANDA application. Assets include years of experience in data analytics and support. The individual also has a Bachelor of Arts in History degree.

Working in a software company, this trainer also served as customer support analyst for Sage 50 US Edition Accounting Software, and worked as a customer service representative in a 100+ seat call center environment. Training was done on the setup and use of the Sage 50 Accounting Payroll module for peak season. Part of the job was helping customers with questions about the needs of their accounting software including training them on the uses of the software. The individual worked with customers to troubleshoot technical issues with their software including network connectivity, environmental issues, and restoring/rebuilding their company data.

Duties while serving a telecommunications firm were reviewing, analyzing, and updating a troubleshooting ticketing database. Besides training new employees on the database, the job called for taking internal customer calls regarding issues with the database, resolving customer questions and doing any required database updates. Tier 1 data issues were resolved from identification to resolution.

Does hiring a sales & technical training advisor with experience in serving the IT and construction industries match your company’s needs? This criminal justice graduate’s computer knowledge is in Peachtree (Sage 50), Erwin, Oracle, SQL Server, Access, DB2, Java, HTML, and UML, as well as Network Administration and Security software. Advantages include years of experience in training, software education, demonstrating software, gathering requirements and implementing software solutions. The individual also earned paralegal certification.

For an information security services company, this sales and technical trainer was responsible for on-site new hire training of sellers. Weekly training was developed and delivered for entire sales team (North America and Europe). A database was created and maintained to report on training metrics on a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis. Part of the job was also helping with partner training and creating content for channel partners.

As new product trainer (Peachtree Accounting), responsibilities were explaining and demonstrating features of Peachtree Accounting software to customers. Other duties were proving business value of features to clients and decision makers, as well as answering technical/ non-technical questions relating to the software.

Is recruiting a trainer with background working in the wholesale, manufacturing and professional services industries a good move for your company? This graduate of business administration and marketing research has computer background in Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2014. The individual also has an Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences on Microcomputer System Technology.

Working in a company specializing in tobacco smoking products, work required representing the company at bi-annual trade shows throughout the USA. Sales increased from $488 thousand to $2.6 million, in addition to developing new sales catalog, which included taking photos and designing layout. The individual was responsible for accounts payable and account receivable. Achievements included designing an introductory call script which became standard for a department.

Other tasks were serving as product specialist and trainer for all new hires, as well as developing complete managerial outline for continued growth/ success of the company. Responsibilities were for developing policies and procedures, along with training sales team on Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2014, Microsoft Office Software, and product research online. This executive manager was also responsible for training the shipping department on UPS and FedEx software.

What opportunities can employing a sales trainer experienced in the IT and telecommunications industries offer your company? Software knowledge covers Sage 50 (Peachtree), MAS and SAP. Expertise is also shown in sales enablement, curriculum development, training delivery & facilitation, as well as LMS implementation and management, B2B sales skills, and coaching/ mentoring. The individual has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish (minor in business) and a Master of International Management degree.

This sales training leader for a software company had a keen focus on identifying performance needs. The design, development and delivery of learning programs to skill gaps were managed to produce measurable results. Training programs were given on a variety of business management solutions, including accounting software (Sage 50, MAS) payroll and payment solutions. Leadership was provided for all facets of sales, customer service and technical support training. Part of the job was managing new hire training, product launches and advanced skills development. Training efforts were also exerted for SAP implementation that combined over 20 hours of blended learning for approximately 300 employees. The individual implemented and managed North America LMS, achieving more than 90% usage. In addition to planning and executing the annual Sage 50 Sales Conference, the work involved recovering over $1.5m in direct tax credit to Sage through Georgia Retraining Tax program over 7 years.

While with a telecommunications firm, this regional sales trainer facilitated new hire training and advanced sales training for field sales and inside sales. Advanced sales training program focusing on skill development were created and delivered for effective questioning, needs-based recommendations, objection handling and closing skills.

Will it benefit your business to hire a business/accounting trainer with experience serving the IT and education sectors? This Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA) has computer background in Sage 50 (Peachtree), QuickBooks, Blackboard, Taxcut and WileyPlus. In addition to being a Certified Tutor by the College Reading & Learning Association, the individual has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. Professional affiliations are with the Association of Accountants & Financial Professionals in Business, National Society of Accountants, the National Association for Developmental Education, as well as the College Reading & Learning Association.

In an educational institution, this accounting trainer tutored students in various business subjects, including Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, and Principles of Cost Accounting. Other topics taught were Federal Income Tax, Business Math, Principles of Finance, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Economics, Marketing, and Introduction to Business Management. Systems used were Sage 50 (Peachtree), and QuickBooks. Other duties were training peer tutors, developing exercises for student use, and administering practice tests to assess students’ understanding of topics given in class.

While with the same employer, another job called for instructing the Certified Bookkeeper Prep Class. Topics taught were Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Federal Income Tax, Business Math, Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Business Management, Economics, Principles of Finance, Managerial Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, and Principles of Financial Management. Systems utilized included QuickBooks, and Sage 50 (Peachtree).