Arica Adams
Circleville,OH
Summary
Bookkeeping professional with three years of experience in payroll and processing management. History of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Proven track record of leadership and to thrive in team environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Life/Health coaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist/ Bookkeeping
Milams Tax Service
09.2020 - Current
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Entering and reconciling monthly bank statements to balance monthly funds of businesses.
- Scheduling daily and weekly appointments for various clients.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Restaurant General Manager
KBP Foods
02.2016 - 09.2020
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Creating weekly schedules for staff members.
- Positive communication with guests and staff creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
- Food handling and food safety procedures.
- Training new employees and potential managers on food safety, money handling, and customer service.
- Ordering weekly produce and paper products for the restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
Trainee Technician
Battelle Memorial Institute
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Washed and sanitized animal cages, toys, food and water bowls daily.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
- Monthly ordering of toys, feed, and cages for animals.
- Daily incinerator operation.
- Driving with a certified fork lift license to move heavy equipment and caging.
- Receiving feed and animal orders weekly.
- Daily animal care including: restraining, unpacking, feeding, moving, and cleaning of cages.
- Loading and unloading autoclaves.
Shift Manager
Bagshaw Enterprises/KBP Foods
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Daily handling of money by counting down registers and safe.
- Counting daily and nightly inventory.
- Training new employee on food safety, money handling, and customer service skills.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
Education
Life Coach & Health Coach Certification - Life And Health
Become A Health And Life Coach Institute
Boise, ID11.2022
High School Diploma -
Teays Valley High School
Ashville, OH05.2013
Skills
- Training and Development
- Daily Payroll Activities
- Check Writing
- Payroll Processing
- Meeting Deadlines
- Telephone Etiquette
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Payroll Review
- Payroll Documentation
- Analytical Skills
- Prepare Paychecks
- Account Balancing
- Dependable and Adaptable
- Bookkeeping Operations
- Rate Changes
- New Employee Paperwork
- Information Uploading
- Client Billing
- Bank Statement Analysis
- Communication skills
- Money handling
- Billing
Certification
- Certified Life and Health Coach, Become a Life and Health Coach Institute
Timeline
Payroll Specialist/ Bookkeeping
Milams Tax Service
09.2020 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
KBP Foods
02.2016 - 09.2020
Trainee Technician
Battelle Memorial Institute
02.2014 - 02.2016
Shift Manager
Bagshaw Enterprises/KBP Foods
11.2011 - 02.2014
Life Coach & Health Coach Certification - Life And Health
Become A Health And Life Coach Institute
High School Diploma -
Teays Valley High School
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