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Laura Garbe

Shirley,USA

Summary

Experienced Principal Account Clerk with a strong background in payroll management and record-keeping. Successfully managed high volumes of transactions while maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with all regulations.

A professional with significant expertise in financial record-keeping, payroll processing, and accounts payable/receivable management. I have a strong focus on team collaboration, providing reliable and adaptable support in dynamic environments. My proven skills in data analysis, budgeting, and compliance ensure both accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Account Clerk Personnel/Payroll

Suffolk County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted regular employee accural reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of special projects as assigned by senior management and supervisors.
  • Reduced errors in employees payroll records through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of data.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track employees leaves military and medical.
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1300 Sworn and civilian employees.
  • Assisted with annual audits by providing comprehensive documentation and responding promptly to auditor requests.

Senior Account Clerk Typist

Department of Public Works, Yaphank, NY
06.2013 - 08.2021
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Worked with vendors and management to resolve issues quickly.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Streamlined account management processes by implementing efficient organizational systems.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous record-keeping and data analysis.
  • Soley responsible for paying all county buildings utilities and tracking the usage for upper managenment.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Account Clerk

Department of Public Works, Yaphank, NY
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Review and process vouchers of payments for vendors
  • Review and authorize all employee expense and travel payment vouchers
  • Operate calculating and computerized office machines

Material Control Clerk II

Suffolk County Dept. of Health Svcs.
06.2005 - 08.2007
  • Assisted with the development of standard operating procedures for Material Control Clerk duties, enhancing overall operational efficiency and consistency.
  • Expedited order processing, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and shipping of materials to customers or internal departments.
  • Implemented preventive measures against stock obsolescence by closely monitoring shelf life expiration dates, rotating stock accordingly to minimize waste or loss due to spoilage.

Education

A.A.S. Degree - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk Community College
Riverhead, NY
05.1996

N.Y.S. Regents diploma - undefined

William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY
06.1991

Skills

  • Two decades of accounts payable expertise
  • Proficient in record keeping and spreadsheet creation
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Effective time management
  • Proven track record in supervision
  • Procurement order oversight
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Payroll administration
  • Payroll coordination
  • Reliability
  • Microsoft office

Timeline

Principal Account Clerk Personnel/Payroll

Suffolk County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - Current

Senior Account Clerk Typist

Department of Public Works, Yaphank, NY
06.2013 - 08.2021

Account Clerk

Department of Public Works, Yaphank, NY
08.2007 - 05.2013

Material Control Clerk II

Suffolk County Dept. of Health Svcs.
06.2005 - 08.2007

N.Y.S. Regents diploma - undefined

William Floyd High School

A.A.S. Degree - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk Community College