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Work History
Education
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Laurie Foster

Cape Girardeau,MO

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Accounting field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Roland Machinery Company

Service Administration
12.2010 - Current

Job overview

Process factory campaigns, preventative maintenance, and general warranties for Komatsu machinery.

  • Invoiced work preformed on customer machines. Process payroll for entire branch.
  • Cost accountant out labor from technicians.
  • Process invoices in order to ensure proper payment.
  • Managed high volume of customer inquiries, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills to resolve concerns quickly.
  • Increased Warranty Recovery with effective communication and timely processing.

City Of Coronado

Accounts Payable Administrator
04.2001 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Reconciled vendor statements monthly, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Reduced late payment fees by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments.
  • Prepared bi-weekly check runs for approved invoices, delivering accurate payments to vendors on time.
  • Communicated with other departments to verify purchases.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
  • Processed new vendor applications and submitted for approval.
  • Reconciled invoices and purchase orders and updated databases accordingly.

City Of Coronado

Payroll Administrator
04.2001 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using MOS and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
  • Accurately processed bi-weekly and monthly payroll for three different unions and non-union employees.
  • Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.

Education

Grossmont Community College
San Diego, CA

Certification from Accounting
05.1991

University Overview

Skills

  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Complaint Handling
  • Workflow Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Computer Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Records Maintenance

Timeline

Service Administration
Roland Machinery Company
12.2010 - Current
Accounts Payable Administrator
City Of Coronado
04.2001 - 06.2010
Payroll Administrator
City Of Coronado
04.2001 - 06.2010
Grossmont Community College
Certification from Accounting
Laurie Foster