CAROLYN GARNETT
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven accounting and payroll professional with extensive experience in accounts payable, payroll coordination, trust fund management, and financial reconciliation. Proficient in regulatory compliance, system implementations, and process optimization. Demonstrated success in reducing errors, improving efficiency, and ensuring precise financial documentation.
SOFT SKILLS
Accounts Payable Management
Payroll Processing & Audit
Financial Reconciliation
Trust Fund Compliance
Process Optimization
Data Analysis & Reporting
System Implementation
Regulatory Compliance
Financial planning
Accounting recordkeeping
Time management
Team Collaboration
Excellent communication
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Financial Systems: CAPPS Financial, USAS, TOSS, Kronos, ADP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Workday
Analytical Tools: Advanced Excel, Query Analysis
Compliance: Federal/State Regulations, SSA Payee Standards
Software: HRIS, Payroll Management Systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accountant III 03/2019 to Current
HHSC
Entered and posted encumbered and unencumbered vouchers with 99% accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Developed and maintained invoice tracking systems, improving processing efficiency by 25%.
Ran complex financial queries and utilized CAPPS Financial, USAS, and TOSS systems to streamline reporting workflows.
Reduced vendor payment delays by 30% through effective communication and issue resolution.
Payroll Coordinator 01/2019 to 03/2019
FleX
Processed payroll for 500+ exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple cycles, achieving a 98% accuracy rate.
Conducted audits on payroll entries, reducing discrepancies by 15% quarter-over-quarter.
Implemented efficient manual check processes, decreasing processing time by 20%.
Leveraged Kronos and ADP systems to resolve payroll-related inquiries with a 95% resolution rate within SLA.
Trustfund Trainer 02/2015 to 07/2018
D&S Community Service
Conducted 50+ on-site audits and trained over 100 employees on trust fund compliance, leading to a 30% reduction in audit findings.
Reconciled consumer accounts monthly, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory standards.
Processed over 500 expense payments annually, including insurance and utility bills, with zero discrepancies.
TrustFund Coordinator 06/2012 to 02/2015
Payroll/AP RESCARE
Reconciled operating accounts and trust fund balances monthly, maintaining compliance with a $2,000 Medicare threshold for all accounts.
Ensured timely payroll entries for 200+ employees, achieving 100% on-time reporting for three consecutive years.
Reduced resource waste by 20% through effective training and new material implementation.
Optimized tracking systems for weekly allowance disbursements, decreasing discrepancies by 25%.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE LOAN ORIGINATOR 2013
CHAMPION SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
Associates in Business 2013
Colorado Technical University
Major: Human Resource Management
Minor: Business
CERTIFICATIONS
02.18 Odessa Commercial College
Major: Accounting
Minor: Tax Accounting