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Ann Phillips

Accountant
Lawndale,CA

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne, enhancing financial and HR operations through meticulous payroll administration and effective policy development. Skilled in benefits administration and multitasking, I significantly improved reporting accuracy and employee satisfaction. Expertise in employment law and records maintenance, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Officer

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
06.1992 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
  • Organized regular team-building events to promote camaraderie among employees and boost morale.
  • Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
  • Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
  • Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
  • Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Coordinated annual open enrollment activities; communicated changes/updates regarding benefit offerings.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.

Accountant

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
01.1992 - 07.2024
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Senior Payroll Clerk

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
06.1988 - 07.2024
  • Improved efficiency of year-end tax processes by automating W-2 form distribution to employees electronically.
  • Assisted in the preparation of company''s annual budget by providing accurate historical payroll data for analysis and forecasting purposes.
  • Supported various departments through the development of ad hoc financial reports related to labor costs or other relevant information as needed.
  • Ensured all employees received clear, concise communication regarding changes to payroll policies or procedures through various channels such as email, intranet announcements, or informational meetings.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying up-to-date on regulations and adjusting payroll procedures accordingly.
  • Acted as liaison between the company''s financial department and third-party vendors providing outsourced services such as retirement plans or insurance providers.
  • Managed employee records, ensuring the accurate recording of timekeeping data, leave balances, deductions, and garnishments.
  • Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations each pay period.
  • Collaborated with HR department during annual benefits enrollment periods to ensure accurate deductions were processed for all employees.
  • Handled complex employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, and related topics professionally and efficiently.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Determined organizational payroll liabilities to keep employers in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into system.
  • Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
  • Managed and updated employee benefits information.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
  • Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.

Accounting Clerk

Hughes Helicopter
01.1976 - 08.1982

Data entry for accounts receivable

  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Accountint

University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data inputting

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Accounting and bookkeeping

Cash Flow analysis

Accounts Payable and Receivable

MS Office Suite

Funds Management

Budget Analysis

Calculating liabilities

Account Reconciliation

Payroll Administration

Financial Statements

General Ledger Entries

General ledger accounting

Accounts Payable

Variance Analysis

Account reconciliation processes

Finance

GAAP Accounting

Payroll Processing

Management accounting

General Ledger Management

Cash Flow Management

Payroll Management

Administrative Support

Quickbooks

Internal Controls

Full-cycle accounting

Superior attention to detail

GAAP understanding

Revenue Recognition

Nonprofit Accounting

Fiscal budgeting knowledge

Microsoft Office

General accounting

Accounting Processes

Multitasking

General Ledger

Journal entry preparation

Document Recordkeeping

Cash Analysis

Self Motivation

Multitasking Abilities

Financial Statements Review

Time management abilities

Quote

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.
Theodore Roosevelt

Work Availability

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Interests

Time with my family

Working with youth and young adults

Crocheting items for others

Assisting those less fortunate than I

Timeline

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Accountint

University of Phoenix
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Hawthorne High School
05.2001 -

Human Resources Officer

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
06.1992 - 07.2024

Accountant

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
01.1992 - 07.2024

Senior Payroll Clerk

Trinity Lutheran Church of Hawthorne
06.1988 - 07.2024

Accounting Clerk

Hughes Helicopter
01.1976 - 08.1982
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