Christina Epeards
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Associate
CorGroup LLC
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with internal departments such as accounting and operations in order to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Prepared invoices, checks and account statements for accountants.
- Tracked outstanding accounts payable and receivable balances for team.
- Analyzed budgets, expenses, accounts receivable and payable, and other financial records to identify discrepancies or misstatements.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Established vendor partnerships to verify data accuracy
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement..
- Maintained fixed asset registers
- Participated in special projects as needed.
Payroll Assistant
NORRCO Staffing Agency
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with the review and reconciliation of payroll data, including timesheets, deductions, and other related information.
- Maintained accurate records of employee time cards and attendance records.
- Calculated overtime wages and vacation accruals as required by state laws.
- Provided customer service support to answer inquiries from employees regarding their payroll issues or concerns.
- Resolved discrepancies in employee paychecks on an individual basis.
- Prepared quarterly reports for local, state, and federal agencies such as W-2s, 1099s, 941s.
- Updated payroll system with new hire information including benefits deductions.
- Created spreadsheets for tracking various types of payroll data such as bonuses or commissions paid out to employees.
- Filed paperwork associated with wage garnishments or child support orders according to court requirements.
- Processed payroll for up to 475 employees weekly using ADP software.
Staff Accountant
Vaco Staffing
Indianapolis, IN
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Adhered to audit standards and requirements by monitoring and improving accounting procedures.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets
Senior Finance Associate
PepsiCo
Indianapolis, IN
04.2012 - 11.2021
- Created monthly reports to track budget performance and identify discrepancies.
- Performed complex reconciliations of accounts payable, bank statements, and inventory of pallets and top frames.
- Prepared journal entries to record transactions accurately in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Monitored compliance with internal controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Collaborated with auditors during external audits by providing requested documentation.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to finance functions such as forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management.
- Provided assistance with payroll processing.
- Performed month-end close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals.
Payroll Benefits Administrator
American Senior Communities - Greenwood Meadows
Indianapolis, IN
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Reviewed and processed employee benefits, payroll deductions, and garnishments.
- Audited and reconciled timecards for accuracy of hours worked, overtime pay, sick leave, vacation pay.
- Developed and maintained records of employee benefit plans participation such as insurance and pension plan enrollment.
- Assisted employees with questions regarding their compensation or retirement accounts.
- Maintained accurate records of employee wages and salaries and any changes made over time.
- Coordinated open enrollment events to educate employees about available benefit options .
- Processed new hire paperwork including tax forms, direct deposit information, health insurance enrollment forms.
- Worked closely with Human Resources department to ensure accurate processing of personnel changes like promotions or terminations.
- Performed regular audits of internal controls related to payroll and benefits processes.
- Checked accuracy and completeness of benefits applications and documents.
Payroll Specialist
Addit LLC
Indianapolis, IN
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Processed payroll for over 1400 employees weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Provided timely customer service support to facility's regarding questions about their employees paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Analyzed trends in labor costs to identify areas where cost savings could be achieved.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Prepared manual checks and submitted direct deposit through online banking.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2007
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Indianapolis, IN05-1994
Skills
- Forecasting
- Payment Collection
- Financial Statements
- Account Reconciliation
- Audits
- Financial Services
- Data Reconciliation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- New employee processing
- Payroll Administration
- Microsoft applications
- I-9 documentation
- Garnishment processing
- Internal Controls
- Goal attainment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Assistant
NORRCO Staffing Agency
01.2024 - 09.2024
Financial Associate
CorGroup LLC
07.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Vaco Staffing
11.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Finance Associate
PepsiCo
04.2012 - 11.2021
Payroll Benefits Administrator
American Senior Communities - Greenwood Meadows
12.2010 - 06.2011
Payroll Specialist
Addit LLC
03.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
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