Layne Sims
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Determined Accountant with 9 years of Payroll experience plus an additional 15+ years of experience in personal and business tax accounting and bookkeeping. Excellent skills in mathematics, analytics, people skills, and organization with great proficiency in various accounting software and quick ability and willingness to learn new programs and procedures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager of Payroll and Benefits
American Preparatory Academy
Draper, Utah
04.2015 - 11.2023
- Consistently process semi-monthly payroll for 730 employees 100% of the time resulting in employee satisfaction
- Direct experience in overseeing operations in payroll and benefits
- Meet with management and employees to discuss their payroll needs and processes
- Extensive proficiency and experience with payroll software in computing salaries, stipends, bonuses, payouts, time off, garnishments and advising on tax matters, increasing efficiency and time saved
- Make payments to 401K and HSA accounts and benefit changes to employees’ payroll profiles
- Attend meetings and calls with benefits administrators and companies, increasing knowledge of HR oversight.
Accountant
Mel Butler and Associates
Salt Lake City
01.1990 - 04.2005
- Prepared personal and business tax returns for 600 clients during tax season and throughout year
- Prepared quarterly and year-end payroll and tax reports for various business clients
- Bookkeeping and reconciliations of monthly bank statements to reflect clients’ financial standings.
Associate Broker/Realtor
Utah Association of Realtors
Salt Lake City
06.1995 - 10.2023
- Design and create promotional materials to advertise new listings online and in print
- Develop lists of properties to show clients with specific needs
- Design and create promotional materials to advertise new listings online and in print.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06.1994
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail and a quick learner
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently as a second language
- Extensive Payroll knowledge
Certification
Real Estate License
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
HR Manager of Payroll and Benefits
American Preparatory Academy
04.2015 - 11.2023
Associate Broker/Realtor
Utah Association of Realtors
06.1995 - 10.2023
Accountant
Mel Butler and Associates
01.1990 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Utah