Bailey Nelson
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Highly skilled in both accounting,auditing, and team leadership. Broad experience managing financial records, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong analytical skills to evaluate data accuracy and integrity, coupled with proficiency in various accounting software. Successfully improved financial reporting processes in previous roles, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability of financial information.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Accountant
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, KS
10.2023 - Current
- Processes payroll for 5 out of the 9 firms on a Bi-weekly basis or weekly basis.
- Adjust numerous payroll reports and taxes to reflect the professional records
- Assists professionals with payroll-related questions
- Research tax inquiries, penalties, and overpayments for all domestic firms
- Generates and provides various payroll reports to the Payroll Manager for reconciliation purposes
- Assists Statutory Accountants in creating journal vouchers for payroll journal entries, payroll tax payments, and accurate reporting of payroll data in the financial system
- Assists IT Support and Payroll Manager in testing program changes to the payroll system, all update implementation, and year-end tax processing
- Assists with additional projects regarding HR and balancing sheets for other teams
- Organize work and set priorities to efficiently meet deadlines
- Responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information
- Performs technical research as needed for new or changing matters
- Leads in team discussions, meetings, and projects
Payroll Manager
SSC
Overland Park, KS
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of the payroll system.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Established metrics and benchmarks to evaluate payroll department performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Facilitated payroll-related training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
- Responded to requests for information as company expert on payroll operations.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to maximize profits and reduce costs.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Supervised payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
- Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
Office Manager
Northern Mortgage
Kansas City, MO
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Performed bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Team leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
Black & Veatch
10.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
SSC
05.2022 - 10.2023
Office Manager
Northern Mortgage
09.2014 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kansas State University
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