Beverly Brunson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 15 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/Accounting Manager –Driver Payroll
NFI Industries- Supply Chain/ Logistics
11.2021 - Current
- Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, bonuses and changes to pay rates.
- Prepare and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
- Facilitate payroll settlement sheet audits for compliance and payroll accuracy for Profit Centers across the United States.
- Identify and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Manage successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, saving company revenue.
Payroll/Accounting Manager -Predictive Pay
Marriott International, Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for the Hotel's payroll for a staff of over 1,000 team members
- Benefit administration
- Time card administrator
- Payroll process and closing
- Weekly and Bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Worked to ensure that team members are scheduled fairly and paid correctly and that all
- Provide training and development to payroll leaders to equip them with the tools needed to ensure Philadelphia Fair Work Week Laws are being enforced and followed to avoid penalties and fines being assessed to the Hotel
- Proficient in Payroll applications: KRONOS, ADP, MICROS, ATLAS
Director of Front Office Operations
Embassy Suites by Hilton
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Human Resources Functions: talent acquisition, payroll, benefits, training and development.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by implementing efficient front office procedures and streamlining check-in/check-out processes.
- Reduced guest complaints by closely monitoring staff performance and providing regular feedback for improvement.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring timely billing and collection of payments from guests.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for front office staff, identifying areas for growth and development opportunities.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing operational expenses without compromising the quality of service provided to guests.
- Oversaw daily front office operations, ensuring smooth workflow while maintaining high standards of customer service excellence.
- Managed inventory control systems for hotel amenities, minimizing waste and consistently meeting guest needs.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to keep staff informed about hotel news, updates, and policy changes.
Customer Relations Director
DriveHere.com
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Customer Solutions Liaison between Car Dealership and Internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction with all sales and services
- This role worked hand and hand with the Attorney General of PA and the Better Business Bureau of PA.
Front Office Manager
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
12.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for all duties of the front desk operations
- Managing and training Concierge, Call Center, Night Audit, Bell Staff, PBX, Front Desk and Valet
- Departmental Forecasting, Payroll and Budgeting
- Team training and development with a strong focus on communication, customer service and problem resolution
- Human Resources Functions: talent acquisition, payroll, benefits, training and development
- Managed daily room inventory to maximize occupancy rates and revenue generation.
- Developed effective communication channels within the team to improve decision-making process and problem-solving abilities.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement in front office operations, implementing changes for better efficiency.
Education
AA-Communication Studies - Communication Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA01.2015
Bachelors-Communication - Communications
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2001
Skills
- Bank Account Reconciliations
- Closing Procedures
- Month-End Reporting
- Process Management
- Staff Management
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Management
- Audits
Timeline
Finance/Accounting Manager –Driver Payroll
NFI Industries- Supply Chain/ Logistics
11.2021 - Current
Payroll/Accounting Manager -Predictive Pay
Marriott International, Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Front Office Operations
Embassy Suites by Hilton
05.2018 - 03.2020
Customer Relations Director
DriveHere.com
06.2015 - 08.2018
Front Office Manager
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
12.2013 - 08.2015
AA-Communication Studies - Communication Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelors-Communication - Communications
Temple University
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