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Anne-Lisa Preston

Naval Hospital Bremerton DOD/DHA
Bremerton,WA
1
Certification
37
years of professional experience

In search of a position in areas Civilian Payroll, Accounting, Medical Billing or Human Resources in the Federal Government in one of the following states: Washington, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia or Tennessee.

Work History

Financial Technician

3 Years
Naval Hospital Bremerton DOD/DHA | 07.2023 - Current
  • Ensure all biweekly timecards are concurred/certified by deadline
  • Act as POC for Civilian Payroll for employees and certifiers
  • Facilitate SAAR approval process for timekeepers and certifiers
  • Add new employees to DCPS and ATAAPS
  • Update schedule changes in ATAAPS and DCPS as needed
  • Biweekly DCPS reports, making changes where appropriate, submit to DHA
  • Provide assistance to timekeepers/certifiers regarding ATAAPS timecards
  • Ensure all documentation provided for alternate leave hours taken
  • Trainings required to obtain Level 2 FM Certification, Level 1 in place
  • Transferred all paper personnel files to electronic
  • Transferred all paper SAAR certifier/timekeeper forms to electronic
  • Complete audit packages as required, providing backup and header/footnote content
  • Assist Data Quality Manager and Asst Comptroller as needed with other projects
  • Continue to provide Pharmacy Billing support to UBO department
  • January 2026 – Present – Emphasis – Data Quality – Civilian Pay Timekeeping

COVID Financial Specialist

1 Year 11 Months
Kitsap Public Health District | 06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Produce Medicare Match (MAC) invoices on a quarterly basis to include extensive data backup documentation.
  • Provide TB department with revenue and expense reports documenting program costs on a monthly basis.
  • Review all journal entries and file on a weekly basis.
  • Review all Accounts Payable entries in Accounting Manager’s absence and pass on to Administrator for review.
  • Act as backup for Accounting Manager to Accounting Assistant staff members when required for vacations and absences.
  • Assist with annual audits as necessary.
  • Occasional projects for Accounting Manager on the Staff Accounting difficulty level not deemed suitable for Accounting Assistant team members.
  • Monthly cash account reconciliations to include Cash In Pool, Cash In Bank and Revenue Reconciliation.
  • 40 Hrs/Wk – Salary $77,605/yr

Office Manager

12 Years 10 Months
Matthews Construction Services, Inc. | 07.2013 - 05.2026
  • A/P, A/R, G/L, Bank Reconciliations, Garnishments
  • Produce and send estimates, invoices and statements
  • Bi-weekly payroll to include all mandatory government reporting and payments
  • Produce monthly financial statements and per job as jobs are completed
  • Reports for L&I, Unemployment, Sales and Use, 941, 940, W-2, 1099
  • Manage Prevailing Wage Intents, Affidavits and Certified Payroll for MRSC projects
  • 5-10 Hrs/Wk – Salary - $250/week (July 2013 – July 2016 40 hrs/wk $20/hr)

Payroll Specialist

7 Months
A&R Solar | 08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Weekly Payroll Processing
  • Process employee expense reimbursement
  • Update employee benefit enrollments and deductions
  • Update employee pay rate changes
  • Liaise with employees for payroll issues
  • 401K Payment weekly
  • 40 Hours/Wk Salary - $50,000/yr

Accounting Technician

1 Year 8 Months
The Suquamish Tribe | 11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Daily banking reports for all credits and ACH return items
  • Send positive pay files to bank daily as needed
  • Wire transfers as needed to bank
  • Produce import files for A/P for all utility expenses
  • Manage credit card charges for employee and Tribal Council cardholders
  • Create cash receipts in MIP as needed
  • Manage petty cash and safe access daily
  • Approve all cash deposits twice weekly
  • Manage all insurance issues as they relate to vehicles and property. Act as liaison with insurance
  • Create entries/reports in MIP related to bank credits via ACH
  • Create IRS payroll tax deposits biweekly and manage IRS issues as they arise
  • Manage outstanding receipts for credit card holders assigned
  • Assist as backup to all other accounting technicians in their absence
  • 40 Hours/Wk – Salary $25.00/hr

Office Manager

11 Months
Budget Rooter Plumbing Service | 12.2017 - 11.2018
  • A/P, A/R, G/L, Bank Reconciliations, Garnishments
  • Produce, send and collect invoices for all plumbing jobs
  • Bi-weekly payroll to include all mandatory government reporting and payments
  • Credit card reconciliations for 5 accounts
  • Daily review of uncollected accounts and follow up where necessary
  • 40 hrs/wk – Salary - $22.00/hr

Payroll/Accounts Receivable Specialist

1 Year 2 Months
Holly Ridge Center | 07.2016 - 09.2017
  • Provide semi-monthly payroll services via ADP to include review of manual time cards
  • Liaison with managers regarding payroll and time card issues
  • 401K reporting and submission after each payroll processing
  • Create payroll deduction and PTO reports at close of payroll processing
  • L&I reporting quarterly for submission to Accounts Payable
  • All monthly invoicing to various school districts and government agencies per contract
  • Manage all contracts which affect receivables
  • Reconcile A/R and Petty Cash monthly
  • Reconcile Mutual of Omaha (life insurance/STD/LTD) and Delta Dental billing statements
  • Act as backup for Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Provide any General Ledger reconciliation assistance needed for Business Manager
  • 40 Hours/Wk – Salary - $17.50.00/hr

Bookkeeper

1 Month
Quality Heating | 06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Reconcile bank statements for 5 bank accounts
  • Post A/P invoices and prepare for payment in Quickbooks Enterprise
  • Daily filing and other assistance as needed
  • 20 Hours/Wk - $25.00/hr

Accounting Technician/On-Call (P-T)

9 Months
Kitsap Mental Health Services | 10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Act as back up to Payroll Technician for payroll coding and batch entry for 500 employees
  • Reconcile monthly insurance statements for medical and dental coverage
  • Reconcile life insurance vendor statements on a monthly basis
  • Daily filing of all employee related documents
  • Monthly General Ledger account reconciliations as they relate to payroll deductions
  • 20-40 Hours/Wk – Salary - $20.00/hr

Human Resources Manager

7 Months
Regional Toxicology Services, LLC | 06.2012 - 01.2013
  • Placement of all internal/external postings
  • Process payroll and 401K download. Act as liaison with payroll service and 401K provider
  • Witness all dismissals. Review all disciplinary actions prior to action taken.
  • Administer random drug testing program and background screenings
  • Prepare offer letters and status changes for new hires and employees
  • Salary Exempt 40+ Hours/Wk – Salary - $50,000/yr

Business Manager

9 Months
Steam and Clean | 04.2011 - 01.2012
  • Maintain/update weekly schedule for Drivers and President via Outlook Web Access
  • Full charge bookkeeping to include payroll with deposits and mandatory reporting
  • Weekly sales reports, bank reconciliations, credit card statement reconciliations
  • Manage incoming sales calls and return emails sent to customer service email address.
  • 40 Hours/Wk – Salary - $48,000/yr
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

HR/Finance Manager, Americas

4 Years
i-mate Development, Inc. | 04.2007 - 04.2011
  • Responsible for Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger functions
  • Daily Cash Management and forecasting - coordinate cash needs with CFO in Dubai
  • Transfer funds as needed for working capital, work with CFO for cash transfers
  • Produce monthly financial statement for regional office and review with GM
  • Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sales and Inventory Reports for region and reconciliation as required
  • Liaise with Logistics Manager in Dubai to coordinate inventory issues as they arise
  • Monthly B&O tax returns/payments, Bank Reconciliations
  • Process credit card sales for remote e-commerce sales not processed through Dubai office
  • Salary Exempt 40+ Hours/Wk – Salary - $66,000/yr

Accountant 2

2 Years 7 Months
University of Washington | 05.2003 - 12.2005
  • Review and reconcile daily sales reports. Produce monthly billing statements.
  • Prepare journal entries for any accounts payable necessary
  • Ensure timesheets are completed timely for bi-weekly payroll deadline
  • Manage petty cash requests and travel requests
  • Oversee payroll for staff of 100 students and 3 management members
  • Prepare financial statements monthly and review budget with editor.
  • Review A/R accounts weekly for outstanding accounts, collecting when required
  • 40 Hours/Wk - Salary - $40,000/yr
  • Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Conducted audits of departmental accounts to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.

Controller

4 Years 5 Months
Tri-North Dept. Stores, Inc. | 08.1998 - 01.2003
  • Full cycle accounting: A/P, A/R, G/L, Payroll, Financial Statements, Analysis
  • Reconcile Daily Sales Reports from retail location.
  • Weekly Cash Management to include daily drawdowns of cash/checks taken in previous day.
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for 25 employees via ADP.
  • Introduced new credit policies in Alaska location to reduce uncollected credit accounts and NSF checks
  • Changed physical inventory process from annual to 3 times/year to reduce shrinkage
  • Oversee physical inventory taking 3 times per year in retail location.
  • Reconciled monthly layaway and accounts receivable reports from retail location.
  • Manage insurance plans for liability and auto
  • 40 Hours/Wk - Salary - $39,000/yr

Accounting Assistant

9 Years 3 Months
Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center | 05.1989 - 08.1998
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for 100 employees including deposits and reporting
  • Full cycle accounting: A/P, A/R, G/L, Payroll, assist with financials and audit prep
  • Bank statement reconciliations, bank deposits
  • Fixed asset management to include annual capital expenditure projections
  • Petty Cash reconciliation weekly for 3 residential programs
  • Travel expense report reconciliations
  • Manage insurance policies for liability and auto
  • Invoicing for subcontractors, private pay insurance and DSHS
  • 40 Hours/Wk – Salary $7.50/hr

Education

Certified Bookkeeper

Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 01.2010

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix | Bellevue, WA | 01.2008

B.S. - Business Administration

University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 01.1984

Fellowship - Civilian Personnel – Human Resource Management

US Air Force | Malmstrom AFB, MT | 01.1984

Skills

DCPS
ATAAPS
DFAS Now
ABACUS
RevCyle
PowerChart
Experian
Quickbooks
MIP
SAGE 90/200
Excel
Word
Access
PowerPoint
Outlook
Great Plains Dynamics
ADP
BARS

Affiliations

The American Legion Auxiliary, Member At Large

Certification

Financial Management Certification, Level 1, July 2025

Timeline

Financial Technician

Naval Hospital Bremerton DOD/DHA
07.2023 - CurrentRead More

COVID Financial Specialist

Kitsap Public Health District
06.2021 - 05.2023Read More

Payroll Specialist

A&R Solar
08.2020 - 03.2021Read More

Accounting Technician

The Suquamish Tribe
11.2018 - 07.2020Read More

Office Manager

Budget Rooter Plumbing Service
12.2017 - 11.2018Read More

Payroll/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Holly Ridge Center
07.2016 - 09.2017Read More

Bookkeeper

Quality Heating
06.2016 - 07.2016Read More

Accounting Technician/On-Call (P-T)

Kitsap Mental Health Services
10.2015 - 07.2016Read More

Office Manager

Matthews Construction Services, Inc.
07.2013 - 05.2026Read More

Human Resources Manager

Regional Toxicology Services, LLC
06.2012 - 01.2013Read More

Business Manager

Steam and Clean
04.2011 - 01.2012Read More

HR/Finance Manager, Americas

i-mate Development, Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2011Read More

Accountant 2

University of Washington
05.2003 - 12.2005Read More

Controller

Tri-North Dept. Stores, Inc.
08.1998 - 01.2003Read More

Accounting Assistant

Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center
05.1989 - 08.1998Read More

US Air Force

Fellowship from Civilian Personnel – Human Resource Management
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University of Montana

B.S. from Business Administration
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University of Phoenix

MBA from Business Administration
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Olympic College

Certified Bookkeeper
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Anne-Lisa Preston