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Kathy Garrison

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Results-driven accounting professional with over 40 years of comprehensive experience in accounting, payroll, and benefits administration. Proven expertise in streamlining financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong track record in managing payroll systems and benefits programs that support organizational goals while fostering employee satisfaction. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge to contribute to the financial health and success of an organization.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Administrator

Sun Fiber, LLC
11.2014 - 11.2022
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
  • Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
  • Prepare weekly payroll for two companies with 100+ employees.
  • Maintain personnel files including e-Verify compliance.
  • Filing and follow up on all Workman's Compensation claims.
  • Assist employees with annual benefits elections.
  • Represent Sun Fiber, LLC and Sun Recycling at Job Fairs in South Carolina and local community events.

Office Manager

American Red Cross - Upper Palmetto Chapter
01.2012 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for managing day-to-day operations of office.
  • Provide adequate training for volunteer front desk receptionist and retention of those volunteers.
  • Coordinates monthly Chapter blood drive.
  • Assists Director with SalesForce entry to maintain accuracy of donor database.
  • Responsible for all Chapter bank deposits using RDC (Remote Deposit Capture) to include GL coding and reporting.
  • Assists and/or coordinates donor and volunteer events.
  • Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of office supplies and coordinates office maintenance as needed for building and equipment.
  • Prepares for bi-monthly Board meetings including recording and transcribing minutes. Assists Board members as needed.
  • Maintains calendar for vehicle and classroom use.
  • Assists Executive Director as needed.

Accountant/Human Resources

Consolidated Fibers
01.1998 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for A/P, A/R, General Ledger, asset maintenance, monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation, month end and fiscal year end accounting and audit schedules and weekly inventory cycle count.
  • Responsible for daily banking in US and Mexico, ACH, domestic and international funds transfer and monthly bank statement reconciliation.
  • Responsible for weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing including tax payments and quarterly payroll tax returns.
  • Maintain personnel files.
  • 401K and Benefits Administrator
  • General office duties including switchboard backup, mail distribution and maintaining office supplies.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.

Accountant

Black Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: (Business Closed)

Office Manager/Accountant

Telecom Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Company Overview: (Business Closed)

Accounting Manager

Canal Wood Corporation
01.1976 - 01.1995
  • Company Overview: (Business Closed)

Education

Accounting

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC

Timeline

Human Resources Administrator

Sun Fiber, LLC
11.2014 - 11.2022

Office Manager

American Red Cross - Upper Palmetto Chapter
01.2012 - 10.2014

Accountant/Human Resources

Consolidated Fibers
01.1998 - 01.2012

Accountant

Black Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.1998

Office Manager/Accountant

Telecom Services
01.1995 - 01.1997

Accounting Manager

Canal Wood Corporation
01.1976 - 01.1995

Accounting

York Technical College
Kathy Garrison