Jenea Laymon

• Day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance
• Manage and execute monthly client invoicing, including project-based billing
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual detailed financial statements
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting trends
• Perform tax planning and coordinate with external tax advisors
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, and 401(k) plans
• Monitor and reconcile corporate bank accounts and cash flow
• Develop financial insights and reporting to support business decisions
• Maintain internal controls and improve financial processes and systems
• Oversee day-to-day office operations including greeting and preparing for client
meetings
• Manage office vendors, supplies, equipment and building coordination
• Maintain office policies, procedures and ensure office remains presentable for clients
• Oversee HR-related administrative functions, including benefits and onboarding
support

• Day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance
• Manage and execute monthly client invoicing, including project-based billing
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual detailed financial
statements
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting trends
• Perform tax planning and coordinate with external tax advisors
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, and 401(k) plans
• Monitor and reconcile corporate bank accounts and cash flow
• Develop financial insights and reporting to support business decisions
• Maintain internal controls and improve financial processes and systems
• Oversee day-to-day office operations including greeting and preparing for client
meetings
• Manage office vendors, supplies, equipment and building coordination
• Maintain office policies, procedures and ensure office remains presentable for clients
• Oversee HR-related administrative functions, including benefits and onboarding
support

• Prepared monthly revenue forecasts and financial reports for senior management review.
• Analyzed variances between actual and budgeted revenues to ensure accuracy.
• Streamlined reconciliation processes, enhancing efficiency in revenue recognition procedures.
• Led cross-functional teams to implement improvements in accounting systems and practices.
• Trained new Revenue Accountants on best practices and organizational procedures, fostering a positive work environment and high-quality output from team members.
• Collaborated closely with IT department to implement system enhancements that improved overall efficiency in the finance department.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize billing practices and reduce discrepancies.

• Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
• Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
• Primary Contact for management and renewal of Insurance Benefits
• Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
• Coordinated and worked with administration on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
• Thought leader with CEO regarding current and future policies in accordance with current regulations and climate
• Supervised Business Associate position
• Provided important enrollment and attendance metrics to CEO for monthly Board of Trustees meetings
• Lead the audit process with external CPA firms(s)
• Processed Bi-Monthly Payroll for Staff and Faculty using ADP
• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

• Ensured the accurate and timely reporting of the Company's financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Managed all accounting functions including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and credit and collections
• Managed accounts payable function including, but not limited to, compliance with expense reporting, capitalization policy, and purchase order procedures
• Ensured monthly accounting close process is completed on a timely basis
• Developed, implemented, and maintained internal financial processes and controls consistent with Company policies and regulatory guidelines
• Prepared various internal reporting including weekly report to channel managers of financial and non-financial key performance indicators and weekly/monthly/yearly sales data
• Participated in the audit process and be the primary liaison with external CPA firms(s)

• Management of Firm Administrative Staff
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
• Financial management for Firm (including Payroll, Reporting, and Budgets)
• Managed and reported financial information to Partner(s)
• Responsible for and managed vendor relationships
• Responsible for fiscal and human resources compliance
• Overall management of Firm activities and operation
• Transitioned Firm Payroll from Paycom to ADP

• Financial management for organization (including Payroll, Reporting, and Budgets)
• Liaison to External Auditors and Agencies to ensure fiscal compliance
• Report financial information to Board Members and Executive Director
• Summer & After School Program Leader

• Human Resources Self-Assessment Testing (Personnel, Payroll
• Benefits) for 50+ US locations
• Primary Contact for US Location Human Resources Compliance Support
• Oversight and accountability for Hungarian US HR Compliance support team
• Assisted Global Mobility Team in balancing outstanding accounts
• Accomplishments include management of on-time completion of SOX and Internal Assessment Testing compliance

• Day to Day Procurement activities include Purchase Order creation and invoice problem resolution
• Review, creation, and negotiation of supplier agreements
• Procurement support and supplier resolution for Jamalco (Jamaican Location) and Non-Op Departments
• Training of new Buyers to Non-Op team and new requesters for Corporate Non-Op Departments

• Management of Payroll, Invoicing, and Information Technology
• Management of Temporary Personnel Services and Manufacturing Facilities (Pittsburgh and New York)

• Developed/Drafted Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals
• Reported cost savings and cost avoidance identified during sourcing initiatives
• Monitored and analyzed existing contracts
• Supported the execution of sourcing initiatives and coordinates with users as required
• Accomplishments include being chosen by Management to train new Buyers after less than six months of employment and participation in re-engineering projects of Purchasing Department

• Designed and managed a web site for the company
• Reviewed Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts for DBE content purposes
• Managed accounts payable system
• Payroll Management

• Daily procurement activities for 90+ contracts for the Mon Valley Works location of US Steel
• Created One-Time purchase orders
• Negotiated contracts
• Accomplishments include the successful bidding of Oil Testing Services via the Internet, which resulted in a cost savings for USS
• Audited USS Purchasing offices
• Assisted third party auditors in auditing Purchasing offices
• Accomplishments include assisting in successful third party audits of Purchasing, which maintained ISO/QS 9000 accreditation and coordinating vendor lists according to major automotive company standards

• Duties included assisting the President, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Payable