Allisha N. Settles
Jamaica
Summary
Progressive payroll expert, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional consultative approach to working with client and delivering optimal solutions to payroll needs. Demonstrated high performance standards with astute attention to detail and deadlines, producing quality results. Adept at building client relationships for the long-term. Work well in diverse teams to achieve goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior ID Representative
New York University
01.2021 - Current
- Produce identification cards for the University community
- Respond to general inquires and refer specific requests to appropriate staff members
- Collect fees and maintain records
- Reconcile and deposit collected fees; ensure security of cash
- Operate a variety of equipment and Perform basic clerical duties
Full Charge Bookkeeper
The Goddard School
01.2017 - Current
- Process Semimonthly payroll and payroll tax forms for5 schools
- Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
- Process ACH payments from parents in FMS
- Prepare financial statements
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Prepare financial reports to be submitted to corporate
- Maintain and update a general ledger, and record complex transactions
Senior Payroll Specialist1
New York University
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature
- Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of University and school/division human resources and payroll policies and procedures
- Prepare and process a variety of human resources and payroll-related forms; research and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student and/or casual employees
- Perform general word processing, spreadsheet and data entry duties utilizing intermediate-level functions
Enrollment Coordinator/Bookkeeper
The Goddard School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide clerical and administrative support to management
- Maintain waitlist and respond to all leads
- Prepare enrollment contracts to parents and process payments in FMS
- Develop reports of spaces and FTE counts
- Answer calls and schedule tours
- Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
- Process bi weekly payroll for all employees internally
- Prepare deposits and enter checks into QuickBooks
- Prepare financial reports to be submitted to corporate
Bookkeeper
Brooklyn Sanitation2525 contracting
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Processed weekly payroll for all employees internally
- Purchased supplies and equipment as authorized by management
- Tagged and monitored fixed assets
- Payed any debt as it came due for payment
- Recorded cash receipts and made bank deposits and conducted a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
- Conducted periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
- Maintained an orderly accounting filing system along with the chart of accounts
- Provided administrative support to management
Payroll Administrator
Brands Payroll & HR Services, Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Analyzed client’s payroll structure and designed process for effective conversion including reporting, time clock interface and accounting systems
- Collaborated with human resources management and the Tax Department to design interfaces that incorporated client benefit strategies including time-off accruals and general ledger reporting, ensuring compliance with multi-state jurisdictional regulations
- Produced initial payroll to ensure accuracy, developed conversion procedures and managed the transition of the process to client’s internal payroll specialists
- Verified payroll for all clients, confirming special paychecks, bonuses, and reimbursements
- Handled court issues for child support and any other court ordered garnishments
Inbound Sales Representative
New Vitality, Farmingdale NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Delegated tasks and provide quality customer service in a highly energetic and busy environment
- Promote sales through development of advertising and direct marketing campaigns
- Processed orders, ensured customer satisfaction, handle various banking transaction and electronic payments
- Posted daily operational statistics to increase awareness and maintain focus on station and company goals
- Played instrumental role in team recognized for exceeding corporate goals for on time performance and customer satisfaction levels
Administrative Assistant
Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, NY
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinated data and dissimulated information to students regarding upcoming events and program changes, assist students with schedules
- Calendar management with counselors and advisors for student sessions
- Created PowerPoint and excel spread sheets for midlevel managers and advisors
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Management | Minor: Finance
Briarcliffe College
01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Execupay
- QuickBooks
- ADP
- Data entry proficiency
- Customer relations
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Customer support
Timeline
Senior ID Representative
New York University
01.2021 - Current
Full Charge Bookkeeper
The Goddard School
01.2017 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist1
New York University
01.2017 - 01.2021
Enrollment Coordinator/Bookkeeper
The Goddard School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bookkeeper
Brooklyn Sanitation2525 contracting
01.2015 - 01.2015
Payroll Administrator
Brands Payroll & HR Services, Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 01.2014
Inbound Sales Representative
New Vitality, Farmingdale NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant
Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, NY
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor Degree - Business Management | Minor: Finance
Briarcliffe College