JOYCE RICHMOND
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Skilled AP / PR Manager and Administrative Professional with over 30 years of Top-Level Management. Demonstrated ability to multi-task between Bookkeeping, Payroll and Administrative responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ethos Cannabis, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reviewed account documentation for over hundreds of accounts, rectified issues and contacted vendors about account changes.
- Processed all expense reports as they came through Concur.
- Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving all A/P inquires.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Accounts Payable Manager /Personal Assistant
Lagos Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Reviewed all invoices for accuracy, subsequently resolving various issues.
- Redistributed responsibilities to improve workflow by focusing on individual strengths.
- Checked accounting system on regular basis to monitor transactions.
- Enhanced profitability by leveraging valuable vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing terms.
- Observed Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines in such tasks as workflow controls for collections management and credit risk assessments.
- Followed company's strict rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
- Worked cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
- Used exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with partners, employees and clients.
- Prepared operational and risk reports detailing financial metrics to help management make proactive decisions.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Office Manager
MTP Construction
Mt. Laurel, NJ
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications in database and case management software.
- Improved operational efficiencies, managing work requests, new orders, pricing and changes while coordinating logistics to verify delivery dates.
- Quoted and prepared proposals for business services such as type of job and time of job.
- Calculated time cards & processed payroll using ADP Software.
- Journal entry of reconciled data into general ledger using Quickbooks software.
Payroll Specialist
USA Payroll
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Administered payroll and all functions for hundreds of clients throughout NJ, PA, NY & DE.
- Record and process Time; New Hires; Direct Deposits: Pension Plans; Garnishments/Leins; Bonuses; Commissions; FSA; Medical/Dental Insurance; Commissions; Bonuses; Wages; Garnishments; along with Certified Payrolls.
- Prepared payroll taxes; Quarterly and YE Reports; W2s using Berkhiemer software when necessary.
- Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies.
- Corrected payroll transactions by voiding checks and issuing stop payment orders.
- Processed terminations.
- Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings.
AP/Payroll Specialist
New Jersey School Boards Association - Trenton
Trenton, NJ
02.2008 - 12.2011
- Managed accounts payable for organization of 85 personnel.
- Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies.
- Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing payroll reconciliation tool.
- Ensured the proper processing of garnishments, which included child support and wage assignments.
- Collaborated with the Controller to provide insight into audits regarding payroll processing.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Processed terminations.
- Worked with third-party vendor on reporting withholdings and SUTA.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings.
- Prepared and maintained support documentation.
- Monitored vacation accrual.
- Corrected payroll transactions by voiding checks and issuing stop payment orders.
- Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Katherine Gibbs Business School
Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) -
Several Courses And Seminars Throughout My Career
NJ PASkills
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Fourth Shift
- Great Plains
- Concur
- Kronos
- EVO
- MS Teams
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Business processes and procedures
- Employee training
- QuickBooks experience
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Account Auditing
- MS Office
- Administrative support
- ADP Workforce Now
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ethos Cannabis, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager /Personal Assistant
Lagos Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2020
Office Manager
MTP Construction
04.2013 - 04.2015
Payroll Specialist
USA Payroll
06.2012 - 02.2014
AP/Payroll Specialist
New Jersey School Boards Association - Trenton
02.2008 - 12.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Katherine Gibbs Business School
Some College (No Degree) -
Several Courses And Seminars Throughout My Career