Kaili Avirett

• Served as a liaison between City Council and the public, fostering a strong sense of community involvement and trust in local government.
• Enhanced city operations by efficiently managing and organizing official documents for easy access and retrieval.
• Supported budget planning efforts by compiling financial data for review by city management staff.
• Collaborated with various departments to resolve citizen inquiries quickly and effectively.
• Facilitated smooth elections by overseeing voter registration efforts and providing support to election officials.
• Maintained accurate records of city council meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public.

• Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
• Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
• Improved payroll audit performance with thorough documentation and regular internal reviews.
• Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
• Managed payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of employee compensation and timely tax filings.
• Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
• Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data management and accurate calculations.
• Supported payroll processing and bookkeeping using Incode accounting system.

In this position I trained with the current City Secretary/Treasurer and assisted her with all of the City Secretary and Treasurer job duties.

• Expedited post-hearing processes by swiftly updating court records to reflect case outcomes and any resulting actions, such as fines, penalties, or other consequences.
• Facilitated smooth courtroom proceedings with efficient management of evidence, exhibits, and witness records.
• Elevated staff performance levels through ongoing training initiatives focused on enhancing job knowledge and skillsets.
• Improved court efficiency by accurately maintaining and updating case files and dockets.
• Assisted the Utility Clerk in duties to serve as back-up when she was out of the office.
• Intake and post utility payments
• Reconcile citations with the West Columbia Police Department Records

• Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
• Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
• Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
• Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
• Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
• Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.

• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
• Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
• Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
• Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
• Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
• Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.