ZELMA SMITH

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strategic Accountant with over eleven years of experience in general accounting, payroll, benefits, payables, cash reconciliation, budget analysis, process improvements and identifying operational trends. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS/EXPERTISE

Redesigned payroll process

Led the initiative to automate payroll processes

to reduce time handling and ensure accurate

and timely delivery to 175+ employees.

Innovation

Transformed the payable activity resulting in a

45% reduction in review time increasing

capacity by more than 3 hours.

Change Sponsor

Facilitated change management effort to assist

employees in navigating a transformational

change in payroll processes.

Relationship Management

Worked very closely with those on the board to

communicate bi-weekly cash flow and obtain

signatures and approvals for disbursements.

Enterprise Liaison

Awarded a role to build best practices between

business administration and IT to ensure system

integrity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBERIA COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, New Iberia, Louisiana 2013 – Current Staff Accountant

Provide strategic leadership as 401(k) and payroll administrator. Report to CFO.

• Administer biweekly payroll for employees with time and attendance management, deductions and benefits verification, and calculation of productivity encounter with bonuses via ADP.

• Reconcile bank statements and cash by balancing posting with funding in the bank.

• Manage relationships with employees and senior leadership and ensure daily operational performance.

• Serve as Process Owner with SOX audits for annual reviews.

• Spearheaded the distribution of daily financial reports to senior leadership for multiple facilities.

• Assist with month end close process.

• Developed reporting methodology that allowed up-to-date payroll changes.

• Facilitate training to new hires on benefit package.

• Review and input data in payable system and process bi-weekly vendor payments.

• Work closely with CFO on strategic alignment for cash forecasting and cash flow. ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM, Franklin, Louisiana 2011 – 2013 Substitute Teacher

Ability to motivate students while adhering to the appointed school policies and procedures. Engaged and maintained positive relationships with staff and students.

• Worked to the National Curriculum with all students and offering any extra support where needed.

• Designated first point of contact for students and with any issues during the lessons.

• Maintained a safe, friendly, and controlled environment for students under my supervision.

• Displayed compassion, but firm discipline in dealing with students. ZELMA SMITH PAGE 2

ZEE’S HAIR STUDIO, Franklin, Louisiana 1997 – 2013 Owner and Operator

Full bookkeeping responsibilities, managerial duties and provided exceptional customer service.

• Managed all duties related to hair and scalp services.

• Negotiated with suppliers to ensure best prices on supplies and equipment.

• Created marketing material and incentive programs.

• Managed staff of 2, provided daily guidance, scheduling, and performance evaluations. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting / December 2010 Nicholls State University, Thibodeaux, LA

CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALS

Larry’s Academy of Hairstyling / May 1987 / Business Owner TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office, ADP Workflow, Abila MIP, QuickBooks Pro and various Accounting Systems

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