LAURA LEE ELLIS
**************@*****.***
Lakehills tx 78063 US
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable clerk versed in office procedures and clerical practices. I have a strong work ethic and strive to set a good example. I'm deadline-oriented, with 7+ years in payroll and data entry also reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements. Extremely organized and dedicated to achieving tasks at hand. I have had previous training working in refineries. I have been previously certified in first aid, ground watch, fire watch and also had a TWIC card. I am a dedicated employee who is looking for a long-term position within a prosperous company.
SKILLS
Billing and coding Administer payroll
Clerical support Organize files
Customer relations Reconciling accounts
Spreadsheets and journal entries QuickBooks
Vendor relationship management
EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, ESS Ellis Site Services, Jan 2018 May 2023, League City, TX Created and updated physical records and digital files to keep current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Performed a variety of office support functions as needed. Followed up with vendors, managers and other employees to resolve open issues and discrepancies.
Processed accounts payable forms, invoices and checks and performed various other bookkeeping functions.
I was able to work from home, most of the time. Kept up with what was expected of me with the company, while homeschooling my children and being a mom. Accounts Receivable Accountant, Cabela's, Dec 2008 Aug 2009, Buda, TX Investigated and resolved discrepancies between digital and physical records All cash, credit, fixed assets and line of credit transactions were accurately documented
Collaborated with auditors to prepare annual audits and ensure adherence to government tax regulations.
Timekeeper, Wilco Pipeline Contractors LLC, May 2008 Dec 2008, Rayne, LA LE
Created Spreadsheets and kept up do date data for daily timesheets Data entry for 190+employees
Including per diem, rig pay, equipment rentals etc Made sure that time was correct for both union and non-union workers and I had ready each week for pay day.
Administrative Assistant, Bay Ltd., Oct 2007 May 2008, Houston, TX Daily timesheets /Per diem for 75+employees
Code in quick books and match Monthly credit card statements with the company bank accounts.
Responsible for writing Requisitions (Ex. Equipment rentals) Rental equipment, Tools, Change Orders and Bill of Ladings) Facilitated accounting and payroll functions, managed new hire orientations and oversaw employee relations.
Performed recordkeeping and document filing tasks to organize important company information.
Certified Veterinary Assistant, Rice Village Animal Hospital, Jan 2007 Oct 2007, Houston, TX
Routed incoming patients to the appropriate surgeon or treatment area based on whether they were there for scheduled appointments or on an emergency basis Schedule checkups, veterinary consultations, and surgical visits for about [Number] animals per day
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to increase team efficiency. Accounts Payable Consultant, Nueces Power Equipment, Jun 2006 Jan 2007, Corpus Christi, TX
Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to the bank account statement each month Entered figures into a 10-key calculator to quickly compute data Performed bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, billing, collections, [Timeframe] balance records, vendor payments, and profit and loss statements in accordance with all established policies for [Number] clients. Customer Service Manager/Customer Service Representative, Mike Calvert Toyota, Jan 2004 Jul 2005, Houston, TX
Review customer surveys through the "Toyota Signature Program" in order to determine customer satisfaction and pin point areas of concern within the program Follow up with Customer's survey letters and phone calls Provide ongoing consultation to the customer until complete customer satisfaction is obtained
Manage customer needs/issues by analyzing concerns and providing/implementing a plan of action for the customer
Administration: Answered multiple phone lines, transferred calls to corresponding departments, filed patient records and billed accordingly Recognized as “Employee of the Month” at Toyota Rent A Car for for top sales in Damage Waivers
Jan 2011
Jan 1999
Jun 1998
Payroll Assistance: Assisted with payroll preparation and entered data into cumulative payroll document
Completed payroll for staff of 190+ direct reports I worked for Toyota Rent a Car and was offered a job as Customer Relations Manager at Mike Calvert Toyota.
EDUCATION
Austin Community College: Riverside Austin, TX
Nursing - Some, - Some college
marine biology
San Jacinto College North Houston, TX
High School Diploma
Ross S. Sterling High School Baytown, TX
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Graduated High School early, was supposed to graduate HS in 1999, but graduated in 1998.
I was recognized and added to the yearbook for Who's Who among American High School Students in 1997.
in Several of my previous positions, I was promoted within the first few months. I went from CSR to Customer relations manager @ Mike Calvert Toyota. Receptionist to Accounts Payable @ NPE(Neuces Power Equipment) and Veterinary receptionist to a Certified Veterinarian assistant @ Rice Village Animal Hospital. Recognized as "Employee of the month", for top damage waiver sales. VOLUNTEER-EXPERIENCE
I have done lots of different types of Volunteer work over the years. I have dedicated my time to doing Volunteer work at many schools. 2014-2015, Coldspring Elementary School and Coldspring Head start, 2015-2016 Kyle Elementary, 2016-2017 Mossman Elementary School, 2017-2018 Go-Forth Elementary School, 2018-2020 Travis Elementary School,2020-2021 Arlon Seay Elementary School,2023 Ed White Elementary School and Seabrook Intermediate. In 2001
I collected over 1,500 canned food goods for an annual food drive for the Houston Food Bank.
I volunteered at the Memphis Golf Tournament @ Brookhaven Country Club to help with the tournament and silent auction, benefiting the boys and girls club of North Texas.
Attended The great Texas River Cleanup from 2008-2011, anything to help keep nature beautiful makes me happy!
2015-2017 Keep Bolivar Beautiful (Port Bolivar) and adopt a beach (Galveston) Helped clean the beaches with my kiddos.
2017-2020 Sister Helping Sisters, I volunteered time and assets to the event, this event raises money for women battling breast cancer.