Elizabeth Petersen
Career Objective
Highly organized and accomplished Payroll and Office Manager with over 15 years of experience. Currently hold a BA in Business Administration and an MBA, as of Jan. 2019.
Professional Experience
Atlas Granite Company, Salt Lake City, UT
Payroll and Office Manager, May 2017- current
Manage all payroll and accounting operations for Atlas and implemented/established a new business process create efficiency.
Updated and introduced a new payroll and time keeping application, created policies and introduced a workflow change in the processing of a weekly payroll.
Made sure Atlas was compliant with all State and Federal laws and regulations.
Set up new accounting system to included automated imports which help eliminate duplicate entries, data entry and processing errors, following GAAP.
Created all QuickBooks entries and data files for 2014-current and implemented new filing system, to include reconciliation of outstanding tax issues.
Creation of our Social Media profile on several platforms for Marketing purposes and customer awareness, SEO keyword implementation for Google, Yahoo and BING.
Laser Exhibitor Services, Salt Lake City, UT
Office Manager and Payroll Administrator, October 2015 – May 2017
Managed payroll financial and accounting processes for 200 plus employees bi-weekly, checked payroll for accuracy, maintained union dues payments, and business and employee sensitive.
Maintained all employee records, including 1099 forms and assisting with tax issues. As well as creation of Application and New-Hire packets.
Analyzed, reconciled, and maintained accounting and payroll clearing accounts.
Created and maintained spreadsheets and employee time tracking for each customer.
Assisted with Audits, tax reporting’s, and compliance by providing all supporting records and documentation.
Provided same duties for additional sister company located in Reno, Nevada.
On-boarded my successor with employee training, payroll, accounting duties and more for one month, and several appointed times as needed for additional 60 days.
A Plus Auto Body, Georgetown, KY
Office Manager/Bookkeeper, August 2013 – July 2015
Managed all daily operations, scheduled appointments and incoming vehicles.
Established business relationships with Insurance Appraisers and Agents, Automotive part vendors and shipping companies.
Diligently completed all assigned tasks, working overtime as needed, rapidly resolved conflicts that occurred, completed several accounts audits successfully.
Handled all purchasing, inventory, payments to vendors, and contract negotiations.
Managed consumer sales, invoicing and payment processing.
Participated in the recruiting, training, development of employees
Performed Bi-weekly payroll, handled all garnishments, employee benefit management, employee record keeping and time clock management.
Brookside Community Medical Clinic, San Pablo, CA
Payroll Administrator/Accounting Clerk, October 2009-June 2011
Assisted in implementation of tracking system that resulted in improved patient care and outreach for Title X program, Management of all Benefits, to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, Health Savings Plans
Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by assisting with the development of a Disaster Readiness Manual, to include: preparation for Earthquakes, Fire, Flood, and more.
Performed payroll for 250 plus employees, salaried, per diem, hourly, part and full time, to include garnishments and medical savings account deductions.
Performed all functions related to Payroll, FMLA, obtained certification in COBRA .
Education
Southern New Hampshire University, Hookset, NH
Master of Science in Business Administration, January 2012
Everest University, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, May 2015
Barstow Community College, Barstow, CA
Associates of Science in Education, May 2004
Additional Skills
United States Navy, Enlisted, Logistics Specialist
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Conflict Management, Ethical Business practices and ability to handle Compliance issues
Management of Employee Benefits
Development of employee handbooks
Excel at resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements that increase efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Skilled relationship builder with proven ability to work with different personality styles.