Finance Associate Payroll Specialist

Lori Allen 309-***-**** * P a g e

Lori Allen

Ormond Beach, Florida

309-***-**** *********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am seeking employment as a Payroll Specialist or a Finance Associate. I am a seasoned employee with a strong background in Accounting, Banking, and Payroll. I am an exceptional communicator both written and verbally, high motivator, team player, and a self-starter. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

WORK HISTORY

ACCOUNTANT

06/2022 TO 10/2022

The Buntin Group

Compile, analyze and reconcile financial information to prepare accounting transactions and entries.

Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger accounts.

Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

Support and assist accounting functions. including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing and Inventory.

Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers.

Prepare, post, verify, and record customer invoices, payments and other transactions.

Perform collections on customer accounts and initiate customer contact to collect on past- due accounts.

Interact with staff, clients, and payer to answer accounting questions and resolve issues.

Responsible for accurate reporting of month end balances and results.

Perform various tasks and projects as assigned. responsible for timely and accurate day- to-day payroll processing for 200 employees

Multi-state and bi-weekly payroll processing

Processing of payroll for hourly & salaried employees Lori Allen 309-***-**** 2 P a g e

Must verify all payroll entries including deductions, time and expense, earnings and changes, review and resolve any discrepancies as necessary

Assist with payroll wage garnishments

Organize and verify any additional data for final payroll runs prior to processing of W-2s, and process W-2 corrections as appropriate

Trouble shoot procedures affecting payroll and HR FINANCE ASSOCIATE Temporary Contact for three months while employee was on Medical Leave for Total Knee Replacement 12/2021 to 03/2022

Neighborhood House Association, Peoria, IL

Dual Control receipting of incoming monies for deposit.

Logging same receipts into Excel spreadsheet’

Make one deposit for the week into QuickBooks, logging each item received as well as attaching copies of each deposit item, each receipt, adding all machine tapes made throughout the week, copy of the deposit slip, as well as deposit receipt.

Transfer Data from SERV Tracker to Aging IS for continuity between programs for monthly billing.

Review daily timeclock punches for errors needing correction by all employees.

Enter any time clock changes and requests for time off into the system for payroll.

Standard office protocol.

OUT OF WORK DUE TO TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

10/2021 to 12/2021

OUT OF WORK DUE TO COVID

08/2020 to 10/2021

Lori Allen 309-***-**** 3 P a g e

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

06/2020 to 08/2020

David Mills, CPA, LLC – East Peoria, IL

Payroll production for seventeen different small businesses.

Uploaded time records into QuickBooks: adjusting and creating accurate database for payroll processing of each company

Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax codes to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.

File all payroll taxes and sales taxes for the applicable companies in my care.

Standard office protocol.

PAYROLL MGR, EXEC ADMIN ASST TO CEO AND BOARD

OF DIRECTORS, ACCT ASSOC

06/2018 to 06/2020

AXISCADES, INC GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS - Peoria, IL

Prepare reports for payroll, audits, and financial statements as needed.

Arrange accommodation to all employees nationally with hotels, rental cars, and flights, including relocation of family members.

Maintain security measures for all employees through producing badges and codes to gain entry to approved locations.

Audited inventory and purchased merchandise to restock supplies.

Negotiate contracts with companies including but not limited to Enterprise, National Rental, Professional cleaning companies, and Hotels.

Uploaded time records into ADP and adjusted create accurate database for payroll processing functions.

Led payroll production for sixteen locations.

Manage conversion from Evolution Payroll software and implementation of ADP Online software company wide.

Reviewed time records for 1600+ employees to verify accuracy of information.

Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.

Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.

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Orchestrated successful conferences, including associated travel for all speakers and attendees, facilities and support services.

Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.

Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.

Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax codes to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.

Orchestrated and deployed unprecedented online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.

Produce payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.

Collaborate with human resources personnel to track leave time accurately and efficiently.

Perform calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to the database.

Process payroll garnishments such as tax liens, college debt, and child support.

Submit bi-weekly reports on payroll activities.

Investigate payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.

Keep physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.

CHART PREP

09/2015 to 12/2017

OSF HEARTCARE MIDWEST - Peoria, IL

Research patient testing for upcoming appointments.

Prepared the most recent EKG's, chest x-rays, stress tests, and monitors for each patient's chart.

Collected all records and data for any devices being utilized such as ICD, PPM, or Loop.

Reviewed constant changes in scheduling.

Lori Allen 309-***-**** 5 P a g e

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

05/2007 to 09/2015

Overhead Door Of Peoria - Washington, IL

Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.

Prepared deposits, invoices for residential and commercial customers, and end of month invoices.

Maintained Truck maintenance schedules and dispatched routes.

Basic office duties including filing.

Operated Microsoft Office 2010 and QuickBooks Pro 2013.

Advertised discounts and co-ops to existing and potential new customers.

Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with CPA to processes business transactions.

Cross-trained management on financial processes and reduced project gaps by 27%.

Handled twenty-five employee’s payroll and other day-to-day financial transactions while maintaining long-term goals.

Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with CPA to processes business transactions.

Cross-trained management on financial processes and reduced project gaps by 27%.

Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.

Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.

Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances.

Used QuickBooks Pro 2007 through 2015 to complete payroll for 25 employees and took detailed records of procedures.

Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready. Lori Allen 309-***-**** 6 P a g e

SKILLS

• Resolving Discrepancies

• Payroll Auditing

• Microsoft Office

• Contract Negotiations

• Appointment Setting

• QuickBooks Pro

• QuickBooks Online

• Evolution Payroll Software

• ADP Several Software Types

• Individual Tax Preparations

• New Hire Processing

• Data Review

• Upgrading Systems

• Reviewing Time Sheets

• Maintaining Employee Records

• HR Support

• Compliance Understanding

• EMR Charting

• Customer Interaction

• Product and Service Sales

• Point of Sale Knowledge

• Conflict Resolution

• Sales

• Food Preparation

• Sales Goals

• Customer Service Orientation

• Cash Handling

• Legal Research

• Computer Competencies

• Cash Register Operation

• Food Safety

• Sorting

• Product Sales

• Stocking and Replenishing

EDUCATION

Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL Associate of Science Accounting and Finance, Uncompleted, 05/2001

Metamora Township High School - Metamora, IL High School Diploma 05/1992

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