Kari Lasley
Platte City
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist & Accounts Receivable
Platte County School District
01.2024 - Current
- Process Payroll in a timely and accurate manner
- Develop new processes and procedures as a team to initiate in the district
- Prepare invoices for a variety of stakeholders in the district
- Confirm that accounting software codes match DESE regulated coding
- Manage reconciliation of multiple inter-company accounts and ensured the accuracy of all financial entries
- Analyzed data from different departments to ensure accuracy
- Input purchase orders to ensure a timely payment
- Maintain positive relationships with vendors
Instructor
Platte County R-III School District
01.2018 - Current
- Methodically planned and executed lesson plans in line with state and school curriculum standards
- Create an interactive classroom environment to maintain student interest and comprehension
- Maintain positive relationship with stakeholders to better the Aviation program
- Managed the budget of expenses for the Aviation program
- Awarded Above and Beyond award by MTTA 2023
- Awarded Breaking Traditions Missouri Educator award in 2024
Administrative Assistant
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained a positive relationship with staff and students
- Communicated with sending schools to ensure accuracy of attendance
- Managed new student enrollment, transfers, and withdrawals; maintained records
HRIS Analyst
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Manage data integrity of Human Resource system; Success Factors, Benefit Focus, and ACT
- Prepare quarterly board books relating to HR
- Organize benefits fair for open enrollment
- Analyze data from HRIS systems to ensure accuracy
- Manage summer internship program
Accountant
LifeLine Foods LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Process and ensure accuracy of bi-weekly payroll and overtime
- Prepare cash requirements and accounts payable checks
- Ensure benefits are properly in system and up to date
- Track capital expenditures for proper spending
Staff Accountant
Triumph Foods
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Communicate with customers and vendors to ensure good relationship
- Audit and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Match up accounts payable invoices with supporting documentation and enter to be paid
- Update and review old processes and new processes throughout the plant
- Construct new projects throughout plant for various auditing and accounting functions
Crew Chief (Aircraft mechanic)
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Maintained aircraft paperwork for maintenance purposes according to Air Force standards
- Ensured that aircraft was maintained according to specific, detailed Air Force standards
- Awarded Airman of the Quarter
Education
Masters - Career and Technical Education Administration
University of Central Missouri
Springfield, MO03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO12.2012
Skills
- Computer: Accurate with Google, Canvas, ADP, PowerPoint, Excel,SISFin, Frontline
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Proactive scheduling
- Professional relationship management
- Strong leadership skills
- Organized
- Accounts receivable
- Financial reports
- Accounts payable
- Payroll auditing
- Spreadsheet creation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist & Accounts Receivable
Platte County School District
01.2024 - Current
Instructor
Platte County R-III School District
01.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
01.2016 - 01.2018
HRIS Analyst
01.2015 - 01.2016
Accountant
LifeLine Foods LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Accountant
Triumph Foods
01.2012 - 01.2014
Crew Chief (Aircraft mechanic)
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2008
Masters - Career and Technical Education Administration
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Missouri Western State University
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