Objective
To join the team as the Payroll Administrator. I'm eager to put my skills to use inspiring customer loyalty, encouraging others, and building long-term positive relationships to help increase revenue and promote savings.
Accomplishments
Developed new database for customer profit rebates increasing AR by 18%.
Designed Marketing promotional program equaling earned income over 30%.
Increased vendor contacts and set up promotions adding to sales growth of 20%.
Ad hoc reporting of all payroll labor costs and payroll set up with Sysco Corporate Shared Service, saving local companies over $50,000.00 annually.
Increased balance ratio of 70 accounts from less than 5% to 100%+ within 9 months.
Special Skills
Advanced Software Skills : Database creation - Microsoft Access
SharePoint and Salesforce.com administrator level.
Adobe Products: LifeCycle (interactive PDF forms), Photoshop, Illustrator.
Payroll software and reporting - ADP Enterprise -Hrizon/ReportSmith, PenSoft, Ascentis, Kronos.
Miscellaneous Software: Nova Products - Publisher Pro.
Fundamental knowledge GAAP.
Employment History
Corporate Staff Accountant: Regent Management Services (2014 - 2016)
In-house payroll processing for 14 facilities. Employer taxes-weekly and quarterly, 940 Taxes. 3rd party billing. Garnishments. Audit/troubleshooting all payroll accounting.
Marketing Specialist: Sysco USA 1 - Houston (2007 - 2014)
Vendor contact for all sales promotions and tracking. Event Coordinator. Payroll Liaison. 3rd party benefits, IT backup/coverage coordinator. Software trainer.
Executive Administrative Assistant: Sysco USA 1 - Houston (2003 - 2007)
Payroll cost reports. Accounting Assistant for AP, AR, GL and Contract Compliance.
Payroll Associate: Sysco USA 1 - Houston (2002 - 2003)
Payroll processing and timekeeping for 600+ employee weekly payroll. Union liaison. Short term disability. New Hire set up for HR.
Education
West Bloomfield High School -Graduate (1976 - 1980)
Additional Value
Founding member of the Sysco Workplace Enrichment Committee. Peer award winner 2005. (2003 - 2010)
VPP Safety Team member - reportable injuries down over 50%+ in first year. (2008 - 2013)
Charity/Volunteer Service
Founding Member - Wreaths Across America. (2008 - 2012)
Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce - Marketing and volunteer coordinator. Ambassador of the year & Pinnacle award recipient. (2011 - 2013)
Autumn M.Knight
mailto:***********@*****.***
3525 Ave. Q #2
Galveston, Texas
77550, USA
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“Autumn demonstrated from early on in her tenure her understanding what business is all about. She was well organized. Almost without exception, putting the customer first, feeling the key to good business is satisfied customers. Doing well in business is easy if you are, as she is, driven by quality.”
-Veronica vanEgmond
Sysco USA 1 - Houston
Houston, TX
“If you need someone to do a job, put it on Autumn's desk and consider it not only done, but done well. Finally someone who takes ownership of tasks and assignments!”
-Valarie Jackson
Sysco USA 1 - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
“Not only part of the team, but the company cheerleader. Autumn likes helping others enjoy their work, to work easier and more efficient thru her software training classes.”
-Jason Wallen
Sysco USA 1 - SW Florida
Palmetto, Florida
“Autumn has always been quick to respond to problems with solutions and ideas. She is able to think outside the box and has years of experience with various payroll software programs.”
-David Zink
Regent Care Operations – Reno, Nevada