ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK - City of Foley
(2023-06 - 2026-06)
- Multitask effectively to manage high-volume 3-way matching, verifying Purchase Orders, receiving reports, and invoices utilizing Incode software.
- Maintain critical, professional business partnerships through proactive vendor relationship management and open communication with department directors.
- Conduct detailed audits of vendor statements, identifying errors early to save the city from overcharges and late fees.
- Prepare comprehensive payment reports for administrative approval, detailing specific department charges and acquired services.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST - City of Foley
(2022-05 - 2023-06)
- Delivered dedicated internal customer service, navigating complex handbook guidelines to answer employee questions regarding time, attendance, and leave policies.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, including data entry for personnel action forms, processing bi-weekly payroll, and blending hours for multi-job employees.
- Handled sensitive calculations and regulatory filings, including 941 taxes, state withholdings, and retirement contributions via the Retirement Systems of Alabama Portal.
- Oversaw automated data streams by auditing time transactions in Attendance on Demand (AOD) and managing bidirectional data exports with Incode.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST - Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB)
(2019-10 - 2022-05)
- Provided exceptional front-line customer service to a highly diverse group of employees, resolving complex questions regarding pay, benefits, and contract schedules.
- Demonstrated high-level multitasking capabilities by establishing school-year schedules for 187–230-day employees while processing routine semi-monthly payrolls and ACH deposits.
- Managed calculations for new hires and blended pay rates for hourly employees working multiple roles across the organization.
- Upload contributions into The Retirement Systems of Alabama portal.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST - International Marine and Industrial Applicators, Inc.
(2018-05 - 2019-06)
- Maintained sharp focus while processing rapid, weekly payroll and per diem distribution for an average of 1,000 employees.
- Balanced daily tasks of new hire data entry, tax setup, and weekly garnishment/child support order compliance.
- Audited and processed weekly expense reports while ensuring secure digital filing of sensitive corporate records.
HR MANAGER / PAYROLL SPECIALIST - Chuck Stevens Automotive
(2014-10 - 2017-11)
- Handled comprehensive employee relations, serving as the primary point of contact for staff benefits, compensation, and onboarding questions.
- Managed full-cycle weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, intricately calculating variable commissions and performance bonuses.
- Ensured government compliance by executing all state/federal tax payments, 401(k) disbursements, and conducting E-Verify background screenings.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - Eastern Shore Toyota / Eastern Shore Hyundai
(2008-01 - 2014-10)
- Multitasked across diverse dealership financial sectors, balancing vehicle deal-posting with daily bank deposits for two high-volume locations.
- Managed floor plan financing and vehicle payoffs, serving as the primary face of the office during regular audits.
- Streamlined secondary duties, including tracking accounts receivable, backing up accounts payable, calculating sales commissions, and reconciling warranty rebates.
