Jerri Clay
Oklahoma City
Summary
Quality-driven Accounts Payable/Payroll Technician with proven record of excellent job performance. Manages projects at each stage with diligent and attentive approach, carefully checking details and testing assumptions. Skilled in training junior personnel in principles and practices. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with 5 years of experience working with broad array of accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and vendor management. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst/Payroll & Benefits Specialist
City of Newton
Newton
02.2024 - Current
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Calculated employee wages, deductions, taxes, and other withholdings
- Managed time and attendance data
- Prepared and distributed paychecks, pay stubs and Direct Deposit information
- Ensured complete with all applicable laws and company policies.
- Utilized time and attendance systems to track employee hours and generate accuracy
- Maintained employee records and ensured data privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by analyzing historical data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and recommending budget allocations
- Audited financial statements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards
- Developed and administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing overall employee satisfaction.
- Provided expert guidance on benefits enrollment, resulting in streamlined processes and improved employee understanding of options.
- Managed employee inquiries regarding benefits and resolved issues promptly, enhancing service quality and employee trust in the benefits program.
- Assisted employees with enrolling in benefit plans and explained plan options.
- Processed benefit enrollment forms, changes, and terminations.
- Reviewed eligibility for medical insurance coverage and other benefit plans.
- Maintained records of employee participation in various benefits programs.
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
- Provided guidance on claims processing procedures to ensure timely payments.
- Analyzed financial data to prepare accurate payroll reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Streamlined employee benefits administration processes, resulting in improved efficiency and employee satisfaction with available options.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures that enhanced accuracy, reduced processing errors, and ensured timely payments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll and benefits systems, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing compliance measures.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing financial trends, enabling informed decision-making for resource allocation.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits, proactively updating processes to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, budgets.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Marshalltown
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Manage accounts payable using accounting software. Ensure bills are paid on time and accurately.
- Prepare credit application. Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendor and coworkers.
- Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment.
- Checked Figures, posting and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Technician
Community Action Partnership Of Madera County
Madera
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Screened company accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and general ledger transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 200 employees.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination and garnishments using AccuFund.
- Processed payrolls on regular basis for more than 200 employees.
- Processed wage garnishments and child support.
- Checked accrued hours against listed hours for leave time.
- Updated employee banking records when it was necessary.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using AccuFund and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment.
- Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability and leave.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
Paraprofessional Aide
Chowchilla Elementary School District
Chowchilla
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Home Daycare Owner
Self
Chowchilla
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 14 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
Correctional Officer
State Of California-CCWF
Chowchilla
12.2007 - 08.2012
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Chowchilla Union High School
Chowchilla, CAMerced College
Merced, CASkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- Accounting
- Vendor Invoice Processing
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Checks processing
- Telephone Reception
- Data Entry
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Advising and Coaching
- Mail Processing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivables
- Journal Updates
- Accounts payable specialist
- Organizational skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- 10 key typing
- Data entry
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Attention to detail
- Payroll processing
- Benefits administration
- Employee record management
- Tax calculation
- Financial reporting
- Timekeeping accuracy
- Direct deposit management
- Employee inquiries handling
- Payroll software
- Accounting software
- Excel proficiency
- Vendor relationship management
- Excellent attention to detail
- General ledger journal entry
- Cash flow management
- Finance
- Accounting assistance
- Flexible team player
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Financial Analyst/Payroll & Benefits Specialist
City of Newton
02.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wolfe Eye Clinic
09.2023 - 01.2024
Accounts Payable/Payroll Technician
Community Action Partnership Of Madera County
01.2018 - 09.2023
Paraprofessional Aide
Chowchilla Elementary School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
Home Daycare Owner
Self
09.2012 - 07.2016
Correctional Officer
State Of California-CCWF
12.2007 - 08.2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Chowchilla Union High School
Merced College