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Christina Early

HR & Finance Business Professional
Salida,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager / Staff Accountant

Chaffee County Government
07.2021 - Current
  • Processing payroll for 300 employees on a biweekly basis, improving and streamlining outdated process & procedures.
  • Project Management & successful implementation of Tyler Technologies Enterprise ERP system. Ensured timely completion of key deliverables and milestones. Payroll, HR, Time & Attendance and Finance systems.
  • Streamlined manual payroll processes by implementing efficient electronic systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time. Transitioned from monthly to biweekly payroll processing.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly. Including preparing and filing quarterly & annual payroll taxes.
  • Streamlined manual timekeeping procedures through the implementation of an automated timekeeping system that accurately tracked employee hours worked for more efficient payroll processing.
  • Collaborated with HR to integrate payroll and benefits administration, streamlining operations and improving employee experience.
  • Provided expert advice on complex pay-related matters such as overtime calculations, garnishments, bonuses, or deductions to both employees and managers alike.
  • Implementation of new General Ledger design and accounts from legacy system to new system.
  • System administrator and power user of all Payroll, HR, and Finance systems.
  • Microsoft Office, Tyler Technologies, CIC, Google

Accounts Payable Specialist

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Provide financial, administrative and clerical support to the Vice President of Finance.
  • Confirming charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
  • Completes weekly check payments up 500+ and controls expenses by processing, verifying and reconciling invoices while maintaining accurate accounting ledgers.
  • Work with local, state, and federal entities regarding payable expenses, auditing and reporting of unclaimed property.
  • Updating and reporting financial data in journal ledgers.
  • Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), CPSI, Aprima, PaperVision, Adobe, MediTract

Office Manager

RE/MAX
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Streamlined office operations by computerizing activities, managing customer communications, scheduling payments and tracking records and documents.
  • Appointment scheduling, internal & external direct communications on behalf of 15+ staff members and in coordination.
  • Marketing, advertisement, design of land, home & commercial listing materials; expand client base through social media and email campaigns.
  • Closing out real estate transactions and finalization of contracts following DORA policies and cloud-based record keeping.
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Web Banking, CTM eContracts, Cloud Computing

Owner

It Adds Up Bookkeeping LLC
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Perform all aspects of bookkeeping for multiple private clients.
  • Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, payroll tasks for small businesses, account balancing, business and personal taxes.
  • Responsible to maintain clear and accurate financial records, data compilation, and reporting.
  • Communicates with clients in a timely order to ensure satisfaction.
  • Work diligently & accurately to keep all records current.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal financial management solutions.
  • Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Web Banking

Office Manager

Computer Gearheads
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Perform office management duties: Including accounting functions, appointment scheduling, internal and external communications.
  • Provide administrative support and accurate bookkeeping.
  • Oversee daily operations and manage employee tasks.
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable tasks.
  • Payroll, monthly reporting, invoice auditing & rebilling.
  • Prepared & filed company taxes and payments.
  • Create & build inventory in database, log & track company assets.
  • Internal auditing procedures of support projects, reconciliation and adjustment.
  • Format policies, streamline processes, research, develop & provide other legal paperwork.
  • Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Zendesk Ticketing system

Staff Accountant

Diesslin Structures, Inc
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Perform accounts payable duties, which include organizing and posting invoices of a large volume daily and associating bills to specific projects.
  • Processing monthly company financial reports.
  • Perform weekly check run tasks to multiple vendors and sub-contractors.
  • Review all vendor accounts on a monthly basis, as well as process statements to reflect accurate balances.
  • Payroll processing including track overtime, comp time, vacation, and sick leave for individual employees by department.
  • Receive & process internal account payments from clients.
  • Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), CoreCon, Adobe Acrobat, Web Banking

Skills

  • Payroll processing & software expertise

  • HR support

  • Employee benefits administration

  • Data management

  • Tax compliance

  • Workflow coordination

  • Document coordination

  • Payroll auditing

  • Upgrading systems

  • General ledger reconciliation

  • Team management

  • Time management

Personal Traits

  • Detail Oriented
  • Strives for Accuracy
  • Self Motivated
  • Accountable
  • Dependable
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player

Timeline

Payroll Manager / Staff Accountant

Chaffee County Government
07.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2021

Office Manager

RE/MAX
05.2016 - 06.2017

Office Manager

Computer Gearheads
10.2015 - 04.2016

Staff Accountant

Diesslin Structures, Inc
04.2015 - 04.2016

Owner

It Adds Up Bookkeeping LLC
05.2014 - 05.2016
Christina EarlyHR & Finance Business Professional