Elise Faggard
Grand Bay,AL
Summary
Accounting professional with 5 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate and customized databases to track and report data with Microsoft Excel. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Accountant
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
08.2018 - Current
- Input financial data and produced reports using Marathon/Excel.
- Input general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Oversaw school activity account budgets.
- Accounts payable vendor maintenance and 1099 preparation/submissions.
- Oversaw payroll/time and attendance procedures, including insurance benefit reconciliations and payroll tax reconciliations and submissions.
- Compiled payroll budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
Finance Bookkeeper III
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees/managers.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Determined organizational payroll liabilities to keep employers in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
Office Clerk
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Interacted with students and parents by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided clerical support to the district by entering and maintaining accurate and timely student data in spreadsheets and databases.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Optical Technician/Office Assistant
Bradley Eyecare And Associates
10.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Managed accounts receivable, including filing vision and medical insurance claims, posting payments to correct patient accounts and billing of outstanding patient balances.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations.
- Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
- Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
Education
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2011
Skills
- Accounting Techniques
- Financial Reconciliations
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Correspondence Writing
- Payroll Support
- Internal Auditing
- Payroll Auditing
- Administrative Oversight
Timeline
Finance Accountant
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
08.2018 - Current
Finance Bookkeeper III
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
04.2017 - 07.2018
Office Clerk
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
01.2013 - 04.2014
Optical Technician/Office Assistant
Bradley Eyecare And Associates
10.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of South Alabama
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