Ashley Cofield
Dawson
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience in business office operations, human resources, and healthcare finance. Proven ability to manage payroll for 270+ employees, oversee financial processes, and support budgeting and compliance initiatives. Skilled in employee relations, recruiting, and retention, with a focus on improving efficiency and supporting workforce stability while delivering accurate, high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Office Specialist
Rehab Select of Albertville
Albertville, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Manage resident trust accounts, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and compliance with regulations
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation
- Process payroll for 270+ employees, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality across all transactions
- Contribute to employee recruiting and retention by supporting engagement initiatives that strengthen workforce satisfaction and reduce turnover
- Support Human Resources functions, including employee records management, onboarding assistance, and compliance documentation
- Coordinate billing for hospice services, ensuring timely and accurate claims submission
- Assist with Medicaid applications, including documentation collection, submission, and follow-up
- Maintain and monitor departmental budgets, tracking expenses, identifying discrepancies, and supporting cost control efforts
- Maintain organized financial and administrative records to support audits and reporting requirements
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, implementing reorder systems to prevent shortages and reduce costs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting Focus
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management, Minor Public Health
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Fyffe High School
Fyffe, AL05.2020
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Strong Communication
- Task Driven
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Timeline
Business Office Specialist
Rehab Select of Albertville
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management, Minor Public Health
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Business Administration - Accounting Focus
The University of West Alabama
High School Diploma -
Fyffe High School