Erin K. Walker
Bluemont,VA
Summary
Highly analytical and adaptable professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments and contribute to team success. Committed to continuous learning and growth, with a positive attitude that fosters a collaborative work environment. Eager to further develop professional skills and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Coordinator
Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative
08.2022 - Current
- Work with the market managers, accountant, outreach coordinator, and board of directors in support of the mission & vision of LVHMC
- Prepare market vendor applications through the market system (Manage My Market)
- Update applications online for the summer and winter markets
- Open markets online for vendors to apply
- Present vendor applications to the board of directors for approval
- Notify vendors of acceptance or rejection for each market through the online market system
- Verify that vendors have all required documentation before starting at the market
- Work with vendors to update all supporting documents needed to stay compliant throughout the market season
- Notify the board of directors of any new vendor applications received for markets in order to determine acceptance or rejection of those new applicants
- Notify the board of directors of any new products added to the vendor’s product list for acceptance or rejection
- Prepare and maintain Member/Vendor Handbook
- Coordinate vendor inspections
- Prepare annual vendor inspection list
- Coordinate and schedule inspections with an assigned board member(s)
- Maintain vendor inspection documents
- Oversee reporting of sales by vendors and invoice payments
- Send weekly notifications to vendors of deadlines for reporting sales as well as for payments of fees
- Issue warnings and late fees in accordance with the terms of the agreement on initial applications
- Send noncompliance notices to vendors who do not meet deadlines
- Report vendor issues to the board of directors
- Notify Bookkeeper of late invoice payments
- Created Google forms for reporting purposes for Market Managers
- Maintain and update Google Drive
- Coordinate monthly and annual meetings with the board of directors and members
- Prepare monthly reports of current activities and correspondence
- Prepare spreadsheets of sales and customer counts
- Oversee and coordinate the market manager's schedules and attendance
- Send monthly reports for the Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Support market managers as needed to include supply requests, inspector site visits, and backup manager when necessary
- Manage and coordinate all social media accounts and posts, delegating to individual market managers as appropriate
- Assist the outreach coordinator in implementing strategic planning
- Manage website updates
Payroll Administrator
Freyssinet, Inc
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Full-cycle processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll including onboarding new employees and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Processed child support orders and wage garnishments
- Conducted weekly payroll audits to reconcile deductions, billings, and taxes
- Researched and resolved any payroll-related discrepancies
- Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for Accounting
- Prepared monthly safety and training hours reports
- Maintained spreadsheets/reports for VP of HR and Benefits
- Reviewed and approved Accounting reports
- Responded to employment verification requests
- Completed and submitted state unemployment requests
- Ensured accuracy of payroll taxes and W2s
- Completed the year-end process in all payroll systems, including calendars and benefit updates, rectified wage and tax issues, etc
- Maintained training guides for payroll procedures
- Prepared & processed semi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll tax filings
- Processed weekly expense reports
- Submitted weekly Certified Payroll reports
- Verified bank transactions
- Assisted with bank deposits
- 401k reporting to Third Party Administrator
Executive to CEO/Operations Manager
Lansdowne Development Group, LLC
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Implemented the accounting system (Sage100) and assisted with exporting and entering all the data
- Maintained the bookkeeping for five different entities and produced monthly financial reports
- Prepared monthly draw request
- Reconciled monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax-related requirements
- Worked closely with the Project Manager on all facets of project accounting
- Coordinated with the Project Manager of project accounting to set up new jobs, cost codes, contracts, and subcontract accounting records
- Assisted with the preparation of initial project budgets and control accounts
- Assisted the Project Manager with the preparation of the monthly payment request compliant with the applicable contract
- Evaluated subcontractor financial requirements related to the performance of their subcontract and monthly payment applications
- Ensured the subcontractor was complying with the terms and conditions of the contract (i.e
- Insurance, billing procedures, W9, etc.)
- Prepared monthly reconciliations cost to billing analysis and follow-up and resolved reconciling items
- Reviewed all month-end reconciliations and journal entries
- Provided Project Managers with cost information and cost trends to prepare monthly cost-to-complete and profit forecasts
- Evaluated the adequacy of cost forecasts and alerted the supervisor of project accounting if the project management forecasts were incomplete, inadequate, or unreasonable
- Directed annual budgeting and planning process for the organization’s annual budget
- Assisted the CFO in creating an annual organizational budget and monitoring cash flow
- Ensured that requests were resolved and communicated in a timely manner to internal and external parties
- Developed, maintained, and monitored all accounting systems and procedures
- Recommended and implemented improvements to systems
- Supported Executive Level Personal (Directors, VP’s, President’s, C-Level Executives)
- Prepared routine and advanced correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports
- Provided high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, planning events, and maintaining the website
- Improved the operational systems, processes and policies, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning
- Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
Accounts Payable/Office Administrator
MCW Solutions, LLC
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Sorted and distribute incoming mail
- Created PO’s and match to invoices and packing slips
- Processed check requests
- Matched invoices to checks, obtain signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
- 1099 maintenance
- Responded to vendors inquires
- Reconciled vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Assisted with month end close
- Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Greeted public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member
- Monitored and maintain office supplies
- Ensured office equipment is properly maintained and work
Payroll/HR Manager/Executive Assistant
KT Irrigation
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Handled high volume of customer inquiries, incoming calls and email correspondence
- Maintained and updated customer records and personnel files
- Provided product and service information
- Prepared daily schedules for technicians to complete maintenance and service visits
- Maximized customer operational performance by providing help desk resources and technical advice
- Directed and controlled the processing and fulfillment of orders, fielding customer inquiries, and resolving customer complaints
- Provided constant follow-up with homeowners and home builders to ensure all work orders are completed with the highest level of client satisfaction
- Billing and Accounts Receivables for all service contracts
- Collaborated with Executives and Supervisors to ensure smooth work flow and efficient department operations
- Handled all daily office operations including processing work orders, preparing reports for weekly income, payroll functions, timesheets, & human resources
- Handled the input for the new-hire packets, termination, and employee change forms
- Provided purchasing assistance for office equipment & supplies
- Managed documentation, proposals, and accounting data input into the system
- Prepared quarterly tax returns (Federal, State and VA Employment Commission)
- Performed employment verifications
- Assisted with projects for the sales team
- Assisted with setting up a new computer program for scheduling appointments and maintenance for all client information
Payroll/HR Manager
KT Enterprises
01.2003 - 10.2008
- Performed all payroll related tasks including payroll entry, cost coding, weekly payroll taxes, personnel changes, direct deposits, distribution of pay checks, and reconciling all general ledger accounts related to payroll accounts
- Prepared quarterly tax returns (Federal, State and VA Employment Commission)
- Initial screening of applicants for positions in clerical, construction, and management positions
- Placed advertisements for open positions and manage request for temporary employees
- Performed employment verifications
- Performed orientation with new employees including company overview of benefits, policies, and expectations
- Acted as a benefit administrator to all benefits offered by the company including life insurance, medical insurance, dental insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Worked directly with our Third Party Administrator to administrate401k benefits that include new enrollments, loans, statements, and update yearly census information
- Assisted all managers within the company with projects and tasks as needed
- Served as an office manager
- Scheduled coverage for employees when needed for vacation or other task requiring them to be away from their normal duties
- Provided ongoing suggestions concerning revision to procedures and policies that would be in the best interest of the company
- Created and maintained procedure manuals for tasks related to human resources, payroll, and administrative tasks performed for position
- Transferred to KT Irrigation, sister company to KT Enterprises
Payroll/HR Supervisor
Brothers Concrete Construction
09.2002 - 12.2002
- Performed weekly payroll for over100 hourly and salary employees
- Managed accounts payable/receivable and expense control procedures, including bank and account reconciliation, cash receipts, invoicing, purchase orders, preparation of daily bank deposits
- Established and maintain Human Resources-related employee files reflecting salary increases, deductions, benefits, payroll exceptions, and W-2 withholdings
- Followed through on timely and accurate month-end financial reporting activities
Payroll Supervisor
Covanta Energy Corporation
10.1999 - 08.2002
- Supervised three payroll employees
- Performed weekly payroll for over 500 union and non-union employees of Covanta using ADP payroll Software
- Job functions included payroll preparation, weekly payroll reconciliation, layoff checks for union employees and certified payroll
- Responsible for accounts payable coding and data entry of vouchers and expense reports
- Assisted with vendor inquiries and creation of new charge codes in Job Cost
Education
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute
Binghamton, NY06.1996
Skills
- MS Office
- Data collection
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll
- Account Reconciliation
- QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Sage
- Bank Reconciliation
Additional Information
- Management
- Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Windows, Outlook, PowerPoint) Internet Applications, Google Workspace, ADP Payroll Software, Great Plains, QuickBooks, and Foundation System for both Windows & Dos, Sage100, and Viewpoint, Canva, Manage My Market.
- Key Strengths: Excel in developing exemplary rapport among colleagues, clients, and senior executives. Self-directed, highly efficient, extremely organized, and meticulous. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with a true passion for working with people. Adapt quickly to new and evolving environments. Solid interpersonal skills, office etiquette, and phone manners. Ability to demonstrate sound work ethics with a notable commitment and loyalty to an organization. Ability to handle and troubleshoot office equipment. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Certification
- Virginia Notary Public-July2020 to July2024
Timeline
Market Coordinator
Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative
08.2022 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Freyssinet, Inc
04.2020 - 09.2021
Executive to CEO/Operations Manager
Lansdowne Development Group, LLC
04.2012 - 03.2015
Accounts Payable/Office Administrator
MCW Solutions, LLC
10.2011 - 04.2012
Payroll/HR Manager/Executive Assistant
KT Irrigation
11.2008 - 12.2009
Payroll/HR Manager
KT Enterprises
01.2003 - 10.2008
Payroll/HR Supervisor
Brothers Concrete Construction
09.2002 - 12.2002
Payroll Supervisor
Covanta Energy Corporation
10.1999 - 08.2002
- Virginia Notary Public-July2020 to July2024
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Ridley-Lowell Business and Technical Institute
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