Anna Leigh Hurst
Athens,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. In addition, detail-oriented team player with a variety of strong management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successfully process payroll for more than 20 employees. Well versed on several payroll processing systems, such as QuickBooks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Bark Avenue Pet Resort
Tanner, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Payroll Specialist/Accounts Payable Clerk
Athens Limestone Animal Shelter
06.2016 - Current
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
- Assisted manager in formulating year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Practice Manager
Limestone Veterinary Clinic
06.2016 - 03.2024
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Provided supervision and management to team of support personnel.
- Boosted staff morale by offering constructive feedback and specific direction.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient access, satisfaction and care quality.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Trained interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer system.
- Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Supervised team of 30 office personnel
Office Manager
Strickland Home Builders
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Payroll Specialist
Finatra, Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2014
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2003
Skills
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Recruit Well-Qualified Staff
- Establish Policies
- Employee Operations
- Bookkeeping
- Employee Performance
- Daily Payroll Activities
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel Skills
- Timecard Management
- Federal and State Tax Regulations
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Bookkeeping Operations
- Billing
- 401K Calculation
- Bank Statement Analysis
- Workers Compensation
- New Employee Paperwork
- Account Balancing
- Direct Deposit Processing
- Payroll Software Proficiency
- Payroll Policies and Procedures
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Co-Owner
Bark Avenue Pet Resort
01.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist/Accounts Payable Clerk
Athens Limestone Animal Shelter
06.2016 - Current
Practice Manager
Limestone Veterinary Clinic
06.2016 - 03.2024
Office Manager
Strickland Home Builders
09.2014 - 05.2021
Payroll Specialist
Finatra, Inc.
09.2009 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
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