Lauren Rhodes
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with Payroll, Accounting and Human Resources experience. Known for discretion, accuracy and professionalism. Vigilant and loyal employee. Committed to excellent organization, maintaining detailed records and problem solving skills. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Assistant
World Of Rugs
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
Online Seller
Self-employed
05.2020 - Current
- Successfully sustained a Covid-safe shopping and buying experience
- Used experience in retail industry to build inventory for resale via online platforms.
- Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies or shipping methods
- Maintained a perfect seller's score of 100%
Accounting Associate
Clearwing Productions
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Applied proper GL codes to vendor invoices and files to keep information organized and easily searchable
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks
- Created invoices, invoiced customers and applied correct sales taxes in Quickbooks
- Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1099 forms
- Issued expense and per diem reimbursement checks
- Updated vendor and customer W-9 forms, sales tax exemptions, resale certificates and other necessary documents
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy
- Reviewed and posted wire, check and Quickbooks Merchant Center payments
- Maintained and processed accounts payable and receivable
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
Director of Payroll and Human Resources
A Second Look
08.1997 - 03.2019
- Managed payroll processing for 200+ employees
- Responsibly handled sensitive information
- Accurately processed pay increases, direct deposits, employee PTO, garnishments, advances and loans
- Worked with clients such as ADP, Wells Fargo and Paychex
- Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies
- Processed applications and set up interviews with potential employees
- Assisted with interviews and termination of employees
- Completed all e-Verify processes for new employees
- Proficient in Liberty4 Consignment software
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved security, accessibility and efficiency
- Oversaw all HR needs for all employee operations
- Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Reviewed and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets and scanned documents
- Utilized Quickbooks and Dropbox software
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints
- Opened and closed store
- Performed quality control by pricing consigned merchandise at an average rate of 750 items per day for sales floor
- Reliably completed daily banking duties
- Scheduled staff for sales department
- Recruited, hired and developed resale talent
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2001
Skills
- Data Entry
- QuickBooks
- MS Office
- Superior attention to detail
- Dependable
- Payroll processing
- Basic Accounting
- Office Procedures
- Multitasking abilities
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Certification
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
2020 - 2025
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
World Of Rugs
04.2022 - Current
Online Seller
Self-employed
05.2020 - Current
Accounting Associate
Clearwing Productions
06.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Payroll and Human Resources
A Second Look
08.1997 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Arizona State University
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
2020 - 2025
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