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Brandy Stewart

Columbus

Summary

My strong work ethic and love for learning new things allows me to go above and beyond in my job duties. I work to complete tasks correctly, improve job efficiency, and create a positive work environment. I have trained in multiple job positions so that, if needed, I can be utilized to assist in multiple areas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Administrator

Bartholomew County Gov
Columbus
04.2023 - Current

Served as Payroll Administrator for the Bartholomew County Auditor, Accounting Division, processing County payroll, preparing and maintaining related reports and files, and assisting County employees and the public as needed.

DUTIES:

Processes bi-weekly payroll, including checking and balancing payroll in our payroll system, and vouchers, balancing totals and resolving discrepancies as needed.

Prepares deduction summary worksheets and updates computer files including posting payroll and deductions to financial system, generating quietuses, and forwarding checks, reports, receipts and quietuses to Treasurer.

Prepares Social Security reports, including preparing claims, posting, and preparing and forwarding checks and quietuses to the Treasurer; prepares Federal Tax Deposits, including completing EFTPS deposits.

Prepares a wide variety of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for approval by Commissioners, including but not limited to state and local tax reports, PERF, Personnel Reports, 941 Returns; prepares related payments/fund transfers when required and files and/or forwards copies to the appropriate persons and agencies.

Prepares and files payroll and sales tax as required.

Acts as an administrator for the county time-keeping system, assisting department heads with any edits needed, extensive training, new employee set-up, pulling attendance records and payroll vouchers. Runs payroll export from time-keeping system into LOW payroll system on a bi-weekly basis.

Completes County Council minutes on a monthly basis and the Bartholomew County Redevelopment Commission minutes on a quarterly basis, publishing to the county website as required.

Completes annual year-end procedures, including closing out computer accounts, preparing and distributing W-2’s, updating tax and deduction tables, and entering new salaries and pay rates. Audits new-year payrolls to ensure correct salary amounts, appropriations, and related data.

Answers telephone ad receives office visitors, provides payroll related information, verifies employment data, and/or refers callers to a more appropriate person or agency.

Attends Auditor’s meetings, training sessions, and educational seminars as required.

Performs duties of co-workers in their absence or as required to maintain continual public service and Department operations.

Completes the Quarterly Billing for the Accounting Department.

Does the monthly Malcon reporting.

Office Assistant

Gehring Underground, Inc.
Columbus
09.2021 - Current
  • As the Office Assistant at Gehring, I am responsible for maintaining the company wide email, directing emails accordingly for communication and record-keeping purposes.
  • I am also I charge of pulling all Duke Energy jobs off of the Maximo program, writing jobs up for the field crews, and issuing underground locates through Indiana 811.
  • I also have some Billing training through the Maximo program as well.
  • I maintain spreadsheets through Microsoft Excel that keep track of incoming, completed, billed and paid jobs/invoices.
  • With multiple crew leads and vehicles, I am responsible for keeping track of any WEX fuel receipts, state fuel tax receipts and any issued credit card.
  • I maintain another spreadsheet that's updated each month with credit card expenses and dues.
  • All basic office duties including answering a multi-line telephone, emailing, faxing, copying, etc. are included in my daily duties.

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones
Trafalgar
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • As a BOA, my role is to deepen client relationships, execute a consistent appointment process, improve client and branch processes as needed, and facilitate any planning processes within the branch.
  • I assist with updating and improving our branch's Business Plan on a bi-weekly basis after conducting a team meeting with my Financial Advisor.
  • I oversee the handling and processing all paperwork efficiently and in a timely manner as some things can be time sensitive.
  • Using our custom systems at Edward Jones, I can process and deposit client checks, 401k rollovers, and any other contributions that are made to accounts.
  • I collect important information for Beneficiaries, Trusted Contacts, persons with Trade Authorization such as names, date of birth, social security numbers, etc.
  • Our appointment system is handled through our own website and calendar of which I am in charge.
  • Scheduling and confirming appointments along with prepping any paperwork needed for the appointment is something I handle.
  • I have one-on-one time with clients after appointments to summarize, collect signatures if needed, and answer any other questions they may have.
  • Other basic office duties assigned to me are scanning/faxing, emailing, setting up web conferences, and screening/transferring phone calls.
  • My role as a BOA also requires an ability to be able to work independently when necessary so that my Financial Advisor can be out of the office as often as he needs.
  • Part of my role is building relationships with vendors outside of Edward Jones with whom we conduct business such as Life Insurance companies.
  • If clients hold policies, I can assist with paying premiums, changing ownership/beneficiaries, and making any other adjustments as needed while partnering with insurance companies to ensure the client's needs are met.
  • It is also my duty to handle estate files as well when a client passes away. This process is to make sure any assets left over go to the correct people or organizations depending on the client's wishes.
  • Edward Jones Investments is a company that helps clients achieve their long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and offering the best solutions.

Office Manager

Pacific Acoustics
Redlands
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • As the Office Manager, I handle the phones transferring calls as needed.
  • I also have the responsibility of booking flights, housing, rental vehicles, and necessary equipment needed for each job.
  • I look over 15-20 crews at a time (3-4 man crew).
  • Cost cutting is also a part of my job, I get the best possible deals/discounts on anything needed in order to help save the company money.
  • I deal with multiple representatives from different Equipment Rental companies such as Herc, Ahern, and Sunbelt Rentals and negotiate the best pricing for our necessary equipment.
  • I am in charge of keeping track of Job Costing and Payroll using Excel spreadsheets, I enter any and all expenses for each individual job and make a report at the end of the year in order for Owner and V.P. to see profit/loss throughout the year.
  • I update and enter all files on new and existing employees; in order to have access to a job site I must send in Worker Verifications to the General Contractor so having updated files is a big part of my duties as well.
  • Keeping track of 15-20 company vehicles is another task of mine, making sure all Registration, Insurance, and FasTrack information is up to date.
  • In my position, there are many different tasks that I handle, and I welcome the responsibility as well as the chance to learn new things.
  • Pacific Acoustics is a Sub-contracting company hired by General Contractors for Ceiling Cleaning/Restorations.

Bartender/Cashier

The Stackz Co
Rancho Cucamonga
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Taking orders at register/POS systems, handling register, serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Counter service deli/pub.

Lead Food Server

San Manuel Casino
San Bernardino
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • As a Lead Food Server at the Rock & Brews restaurant, my duties include serving food and beverage to patrons, assigning the serving staff with tasks throughout our shifts, as well as working closely with management to create an enjoyable work environment for all staff.
  • We are encouraged to coach our staff accordingly, keeping them up to par with company policies and procedures.
  • Management assigns the Leads with side projects such as creating charts, quizzes, and booklets to help our staff keep up with the Rock & Brews/San Manuel Casino expectations of service.

Administrative Assistant

Lexani Wheel Corporation
Corona
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Started as the front desk Receptionist answering phones, transferring calls, and filing paperwork.
  • After asking for more responsibility, I was given the task of handling the custom paint orders for the Lexani brand of wheels/rims.
  • I kept track of all custom paint orders and keep in touch with vendors that work on them; this helps to give my Sales Team accurate information regarding their orders.
  • Trained to use Royal4 Systems, I handled the creating of Purchase Orders as well as releasing orders for shipping/receiving.
  • I also assist in updating the inventory for wheels and rims weekly.
  • I recently finished cross-training in the Accounting department, using Sage 50 Accounting 2018 for posting invoices and credit memos to accounts, charging credit cards through CyberSource, and keeping track of the Accounts Receivables report.

Food Server/Bartender/Hostess

Gaitan, Ent. DBA The Mexico Cafe
San Bernardino
05.2013 - 04.2017
  • I have worked in multiple positions as a waitress, hostess, even bartender.
  • Duties have included but not limited to, answering phones, greeting and seating customers, serving food, beverages and specialty drinks to patrons.
  • Making the dining experience enjoyable and satisfying for all who dine.
  • This restaurant has been a staple for great Mexican food for dining for over 50 years.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Flexible 40 WPM typing speed
  • Experience using Microsoft Word
  • Experience using Excel
  • Experience using PowerPoint
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable
  • Clerical experience
  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Phone etiquette
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Filing
  • Payroll administration
  • Bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Federal tax compliance
  • Financial reporting
  • Timekeeping system management
  • Record keeping
  • Benefits administration
  • Payroll adjustments
  • Employee onboarding
  • Check processing
  • Payroll deductions
  • Year-end procedures
  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Payroll policies
  • Maintaining employee records

Timeline

Payroll Administrator

Bartholomew County Gov
04.2023 - Current

Office Assistant

Gehring Underground, Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones
11.2020 - 09.2021

Office Manager

Pacific Acoustics
01.2019 - 03.2020

Bartender/Cashier

The Stackz Co
09.2018 - 12.2018

Lead Food Server

San Manuel Casino
05.2018 - 08.2018

Administrative Assistant

Lexani Wheel Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2018

Food Server/Bartender/Hostess

Gaitan, Ent. DBA The Mexico Cafe
05.2013 - 04.2017

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

San Bernardino Valley College
Brandy Stewart