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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Billie Bales

Watkinsville,GA

Summary

Efficient Payroll Administrator knowledgeable about managing payroll for up to 50+ employees each period. Adept at reviewing and correcting records, processing payments and funding accounts. Ready to bring 20+ years of progressive experience to a new permanent role.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Palmetto Moon
10.2023 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Gecon Construction, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software and tools, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced processing time.
  • Enhanced financial reporting quality by conducting thorough analysis and providing comprehensive insights for better decisionmaking.
  • Reduced payroll errors by implementing a robust system to ensure accurate salary calculations and timely disbursements.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payments to vendors and accurate recording of transactions.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Athens Construction Group
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Trained and mentored junior accounting staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
  • Reviewed time records for 50+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software and tools, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced processing time.

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Nipcam, Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2018
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software and tools, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced processing time.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payments to vendors and accurate recording of transactions.
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with department heads, aligning resources with organizational goals.
  • Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement in financial processes and systems, leading to increased efficiency.
  • Supported senior management in strategic planning by delivering accurate financial projections based on data-driven analysis.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

Education

Business

Truett McConnell University
Watkinsville, GA

Skills

  • Internal Controls
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Collections Management
  • Client Billing
  • Tax Compliance
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Audit Coordination
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Time and Attendance Management
  • Payroll Tax Compliance
  • Data review
  • New hire processing

Certification

Notary Public

Timeline

Sales Associate

Palmetto Moon
10.2023 - Current

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Gecon Construction, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2024

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Athens Construction Group
01.2019 - 12.2021

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Nipcam, Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2018

Business

Truett McConnell University
Billie Bales