LaKesha Jones
Lexington,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with 5 years of experience in managing financial records, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in [specific accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.] and experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Adept at streamlining accounting processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy and transparency in all financial reporting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Lexington Medical Center
Columbia
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinates payroll function, to ensure accurate and timely compensation to employees according to established policies and procedures in Oracle People Software
- Generates and maintains appropriate payroll records for all biweekly regular and off-cycle payroll runs using UKG and Paycom software
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure that policy and pay changes are properly and consistently implemented to calculate employees’ compensation
- Verify data changes made by Human Resources and implement approved payroll changes
- Scan and maintain employee payroll files in imagining system
- Perform all functions of payroll process as outlined for bi-weekly payroll and off cycle payroll
- Ensure payroll processing is completed within internal and external deadlines
- Process levies and garnishments (including preparing check request and sending necessary identifying information with check to appropriate source)
- Assist in preparation of information on W-2 forms for current and former employees; prepare duplicate W-2 forms upon request
- Coordinate folding, stuffing, and mailing of checks and pay advices
- Prepare manual checks for credits issued by Automatic Clearing House (ACH), including furnishing appropriate information to Payroll Supervisor or Accounting Manager.
Payroll and Finance Specialist
Welvista
Columbia
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepare and submit payroll on a biweekly basis for 76 employees using Kronos software
- Assist the Director of Finance with the preparation of the annual payroll budget
- Handle questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
- Create journal entries for payroll bi-weekly, payroll accrual and paid time off accrual monthly
- Receive, process, and verify invoices related to accounts payable in Black baud Financial Edge software
- Manage financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules, and bank reconciliations
- Cut checks for vendors weekly
- Conduct interviews with the hiring manager
- Process new hire on-boarding and terminations according to the checklists
- Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies and procedures internal controls to ensure proper use and effectiveness
- Coordinate group health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental open enrollment processes.
Accounting Support Services
DHL Global Forwarding
West Columbia
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules, and reconciliations
- Assisted with bi-weekly payroll
- Met and exceeded departmental goals and business objectives to maintain accountability and develop opportunities
- Obtained and mail billing invoice copies to customers as requested
- Received and verified invoices for over 30 clients
- Researched and process charge backs, returns, and bad checks and ensures checks are collected
- Called, faxed, and mailed correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts
- Processed bills and/or write checks for accrual and cash accounting clients.
Provider Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2018 - 05.2019
Accounting Intern
Premier One Accounting Solutions, LLC
Atlanta
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Processed all incoming client emails and sorted based on task/assigned need
- Managed new client on-boarding processing to include payment processing
- Completed various data entry duties including invoice processing, payment (cash) receipt posting via QuickBooks
- Assisted with Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing and Bank Reconciliation
- Maintained CEO schedule for client and prospect meetings.
Data Entry Specialist
General Information Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Associates of Science in Accounting -
Midlands Technical College
05.2019
Skills
- Certified in Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Accounting Sage
- Proficient in Blackbaud Financial Edge
- Certified in Accounting Payroll
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Proficient in Quick Books
- Proficient in Kronos
- Paycom and UKG software
Internship
Accounting Intern, Premier One Accounting Solutions, LLC, Atlanta, GA, 04/2018, 07/2018, Processed all incoming client emails and sorted based on task/assigned need., Managed new client on-boarding processing to include payment processing., Completed various data entry duties including invoice processing, payment (cash) receipt posting via QuickBooks., Assisted with Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing and Bank Reconciliation, Maintained CEO schedule for client and prospect meetings.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Lexington Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Payroll and Finance Specialist
Welvista
06.2021 - 04.2023
Accounting Support Services
DHL Global Forwarding
04.2019 - 06.2021
Accounting Intern
Premier One Accounting Solutions, LLC
04.2018 - 07.2018
Provider Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2018 - 05.2019
Data Entry Specialist
General Information Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Associates of Science in Accounting -
Midlands Technical College
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