Ella Stelly
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience at Novitas Solutions, excelling in financial auditing and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in identifying discrepancies and enhancing internal controls. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail drive successful outcomes in audits and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all financial operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PARD Auditor
Novitas Solutions
Mechanicsburg, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Participated in special projects related to due diligence investigations as required.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.
Tax Intern
SME CPA
Augusta, GA
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Analyzed financial records to identify potential deductions or credits that could be claimed.
- Examined accounting systems and records to determine appropriateness of methods and controls.
- Performed calculations and prepared summaries of estimated taxes due.
- Assisted professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintained tax library, and managed client tax and auditing files.
Payroll Manager/Accounting Assistant
AM PM Convenience Stores Inc./Apex Custom Home Bui
Grovetown, GA
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Negotiated contracts with payroll service providers, ensuring cost-effective solutions for the organization.
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes, and tax code information.
- Ensured compliance with garnishment orders and other legal requirements affecting employee pay.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before submitting them to accounting department.
- Coordinated with HR and finance departments to align payroll processing with employee benefits and financial reporting requirements.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Performed internal control reviews over various areas of the company's financial operations to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Reviewed and reconciled daily cash activities to ensure accuracy of financial records.
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER III
Paylocity
Schaumburg, IL
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Coordinated the distribution of annual W-2 forms to employees.
- Resolved discrepancies between the payroll register and general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled payroll accounts and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Implemented new payroll software, leading to a reduction in processing errors.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Calculated paychecks using complex wage and hour calculations.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
Payroll Support Specialist
ADP
Augusta, GA
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained all personnel records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reconciled payroll accounts and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Processed payroll for up to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
- Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Resolved discrepancies between reported hours worked, pay rate changes or any other irregularities related to payroll processing.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
MBA - Finance
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Paine College
Georgia05-2017
Skills
- Financial auditing
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal control review
- Excel proficiency
- Risk assessment
- Financial Accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Word
- Strong Organization Skills
- Excellent attention to details
- Viewpoint System
Timeline
PARD Auditor
Novitas Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Tax Intern
SME CPA
01.2024 - 01.2024
Payroll Manager/Accounting Assistant
AM PM Convenience Stores Inc./Apex Custom Home Bui
02.2021 - 01.2024
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER III
Paylocity
03.2019 - 02.2021
Payroll Support Specialist
ADP
10.2017 - 03.2019
MBA - Finance
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Paine College
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