Amy L. Croydon
Yacolt,WA
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with expertise in payroll compliance and financial process optimization, achieving a 30% increase in operational efficiency at Reach Community Dev. Inc. Proven leadership skills combined with meticulous attention to detail foster effective problem resolution and collaboration across teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
REACH COMMUNITY DEV INC
Portland, USA
04.2022 - Current
- End to end Payroll Processing.
- Facilitated paperwork and processing for new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
- Enforced compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
- Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments, retroactive payments.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Investigated audit findings related to payroll transactions or processes.
- Calculated bonuses, commissions, sick leave accrual balances, retirement contributions and other special payments as needed.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Identified problems, researched root causes and implemented solutions.
- Maintained employee records and updated information in the payroll system.
- Prepared journal entries to record changes in payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Reconciled discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
- Performed year-end activities such as W2s and 1099s processing.
- Assisted with budgeting by providing historical analysis of salary expenses.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wages and taxes.
- Maintained confidential files containing personnel information such as salaries, benefits enrollments.
- Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
- Reviewed payroll processing systems to verify accuracy of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
- Identified and recommended updates to payroll accounting software, systems and procedures.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team.
- Reviewed and approved time cards, vacation requests, overtime hours, insurance deductions and other pay related items.
ACCOUNTANT
AMY'S ACCOUNTING SERVICES
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed accounting projects across multiple companies daily.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
THE SPRINGS LIVING
Milwaukie, USA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Assist the Executive Director in assuring that all operational guidelines, standards of the company and the quality assurance goals are met.
- Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis of labor to budgeted values.
- Perform weekly, monthly and year-to-date analysis of total financials.
- Contribute appropriate budget-setting.
- Perform account payable, payroll & human resource duties as assigned.
- Manage all site accounts receivable duties as assigned.
- Maintain organized, neat, and current resident, employee & financial files and information.
- Assists in assuring adherence to all quality assurance systems, so that continuous improvement of all community operations occurs.
- Manage the Front Desk Team.
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
LAURELWOOD BREWING CO.
Portland, USA
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Full cycle Accounting
- Monitored cash flow, preparing reports to inform management of financial status.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Performed monthly closing procedures including journal entries and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Processed expense reports, including verification of receipts and compliance with policies.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
LIT WORKSHOP INC
Portland, USA
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Manage the day-to- day accounting functions & accounting team, Treasury Mgmt
- General Ledger Functions: Balance sheet, income statement, P&L Reconciliation, Prepare/enter journal entries, reconcile expenses to general ledger, assist with month/year end close
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- AP/AR: Full cycle, pay invoices according to discount, audit/verify transaction information, process weekly check runs, reconcile vendor statements, post payments, prepare invoices, process progress billings, customer invoicing
- Vendor Mgmt.: Vendor set ups, 1099 filings, ensure proper documentation, verify EIN numbers, audit for duplication
- Implementation of new software rollout
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
FRANZ FAMILY BAKERY
Portland, USA
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Scan Based Trading Analyst: Data analyst, data entry, discrepancy resolution
- Vendor master: Maintain a system that is free of redundant and inaccurate vendor information streamline vendor record management process, set ups, assist with 1099 process
- Accounts Payable: Process large volumes of incoming and outgoing mail, enter and audit invoices for accuracy & discounts, Reconcile vendor statements
- Expense Report Management: Audit, code & approve manual/electronic expense reports
- Customer Service: address phone/email inquiries, correspond to vendors/suppliers
Education
Business Administration - Accounting
UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX
Tigard, OR01.2004
General Studies -
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oregon City, OR01.1993
Diploma -
CLACKAMAS HIGH SCHOOL
Milwaukie, ORSkills
- Commitment to Ethics
- Collaborative Relationship Management
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Customer-Focused Approach
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Skilled in Task Management
- Critical Thinking
- Sense of Humor
- Persistent Problem Solver
- Flexible Problem-Solver
Timeline
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
REACH COMMUNITY DEV INC
04.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
AMY'S ACCOUNTING SERVICES
06.2021 - 04.2022
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
THE SPRINGS LIVING
04.2019 - 06.2021
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
LAURELWOOD BREWING CO.
03.2018 - 01.2019
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
LIT WORKSHOP INC
10.2016 - 03.2018
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
FRANZ FAMILY BAKERY
05.2012 - 10.2016
Business Administration - Accounting
UNIVERSITY of PHOENIX
General Studies -
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Diploma -
CLACKAMAS HIGH SCHOOL
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