Laurel Rickard
Florence, AL *****
******************@***********.***
Creative problem solver with high level of initiative. Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Practical experience in AP/AR, with increasing levels of responsibilities in the areas of office account management.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
AP Manager
Staffmark-Mount Juliet, TN
July 2023 to Present
Management of all accounts payable, statement reconciliation and working closely with the purchasing departments to ensure accurate billing
Human Resource/ Business Office Manager
Brookdale Senior Living-Brentwood, TN
January 2023 to July 2023
Full cycle recruiting,on boarding, off-boarding, exit interviews, employee engagement, investigations as needed, benefits, training, orientation, new hire processing along with AP/AR business functions. Billing, general client questions. Workman's Comp, Payroll. Human Resource Officer
IFDC-Muscle Shoals, AL
August 2021 to January 2023
Full cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientations, training, performance evaluations, assisting HR staff in the field offices, employee benefits, relations, and workman's comp cases. Firm Administrator
Abroms and Associates-Florence, AL
July 2017 to August 2021
Office manager, billing, project management, special event planning, new hire orientation and training. AP/ar petty cash, payroll
Human Resource Manager/ Scheduler
Genesis HealthCare-Tuscumbia, AL
June 2015 to July 2017
Responsibilities
Hiring and recruiting processing new hire paperwork, orientation, and training, new hire onboarding and benefits designee . FMLA and OSHA log. Benefits and payroll, kronos and genstar . Employee retention training and development
Scheduling staff
HR Director/Executive Assistant/office Manager
Grogan Jewelers-Florence, AL
June 1996 to June 2015
Guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. Keeping employee files, maintaining relations and implementing employee benefits. Responsible for training and recruiting new staff in multiple locations Responsible for tracking credit accounts, collection of slow accounts and determining credit approval based on credit history reports. Utilizing the legal system as needed to recover losses. Manager- Bookkeeper
A/R
June 1997 to January 2000
Responsibilities include all areas of AR/AP management. Billing, posting payments, tracking invoices, and insuring all projects are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and customers regarding all accounts. Use of specialized retail POS system.
Bookkeeper/ Secretary
Dependable True Value Hardware-Russellville, AL
March 1995 to June 1996
Responsible for the daily balancing of Accounts Receive able. Duties included posting payments, completing insurance and warranty document and drawing up contracts. Additionally responsible for other general office duties as delegated by owners and manager. Education
BS in HR MGT
Athens State University
2010 to 2015
Skills
• Kronos
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Payroll
• Workers' Compensation
• Human Resources Management
• Employee Orientation
• Accounts Receivable
• Event Planning
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Benefits Administration
• Office Management
• Human resources
• Recruiting
• Payroll
• Kronos
• Personal assistant experience
• HIPAA
• Accounts receivable
• Bookkeeping
• Cash handling
• POS
• Cash register
• Office management
• Employment & labor law
• Customer service
• QuickBooks
• Teaching
• Accounts payable
• Human Resources Management
• HRIS
• Accounting
• Accounting software
• Account reconciliation
• Accounting software
• Account reconciliation
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills