Jan Wright
SANDY,OR
Summary
Dependable Management professional brings 30+ years of experience in administrative oversite. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth, ethic, team player, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and while multi tasking many job duties, quickly mastering new skills. Motivated to maintain customer and vendor satisfaction and contribute to company success.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Offc Mgr/Controller/AR/AP/Payroll-HR/Transportation Manager
Patterson Nursery Sales, Inc.
08.1992 - 03.2024
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Trained staff members in company policies, daily task execution and best industry practices.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures. Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Managed accounts receivable aging reports, prioritizing collections efforts for overdue balances.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment. Researched discrepancies between invoice amounts, purchase orders, receiving reports prior to check distribution. Maintaining vendor/supplier statement reconciliation.
- Prepared weekly check runs. Created detailed reports on aging payables, vendor payments, cash distribution.
- Reconcile bank statements with general ledger entries for outside accountant.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP for 50+ employees and processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Led open enrollment periods for 401K, ESOP, health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
- Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
- Scheduled and booked transportation for 35-40 shipments per week. Monitored freight movement and coordinated delivery schedules.
Receptionist / Payroll/ Bookkeeper
A.J. Zinda Company
06.1986 - 07.1992
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Filed payroll taxes with appropriate government agencies by deadlines to minimize risk of penalties or fines.
- Issued paychecks on designated pay dates.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in all aspects of bookkeeping, reducing risk and improving overall financial health.
Education
Western Business College
Portland, ORSkills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
Core Competancies
Sage 100 Software, Microsoft Office, Outlook, ADP, 10-Key, CC Processing, PC Miler, ITS Dispatch, DAT
Timeline
Offc Mgr/Controller/AR/AP/Payroll-HR/Transportation Manager
Patterson Nursery Sales, Inc.
08.1992 - 03.2024
Receptionist / Payroll/ Bookkeeper
A.J. Zinda Company
06.1986 - 07.1992
Western Business College
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