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Leah Dewveall

Deer Park,Tx

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll and Human Resources Benefits Manager with 18+ years of progressive experience in accounting, payroll, and benefits administration. Seeking a challenging position to utilize skills, experience, and communication abilities to drive company success and enhance professional development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Specialized Maintenance Services
08.2015 - Current
  • Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees
  • Prepared physical checks and check stubs for all employees
  • Efficiently handled payroll discrepancies with employees and management
  • Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll taxes to state and federal agencies while following all IRS guidelines and state regulations
  • Assisted with internal audits by preparing accounts and providing information
  • Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure
  • Conducted employment verifications and background investigations to facilitate hiring processes
  • Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate the HR process
  • Processed all onboarding paperwork and employment status changes, keeping HR and payroll records updated.
  • Managed operation and enrollment of all benefits, including medical, life insurance, retirement plans, and FMLA
  • Coordinated Open Enrollment and prepared and distributed all related communication materials
  • Utilized various Microsoft Office tools to maintain and monitor benefit coverage and eligibility
  • Routinely input and updated all employees' ACA data
  • Prepared and filed ACA forms (1094s & 1095Cs) to the IRS on behalf of the employer
  • Provided payroll/HR training, guidance, and assistance to existing and newly hired employees within the corporation
  • Understood and upheld company policies and guidelines such as code of conduct, benefit eligibility, 401k, and ESOP retirement plan
  • Handled sensitive and confidential employee and company information with complete discretion
  • Acted as the corporation's payroll and HR trainer for several sister companies.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Specialized Maintenance Services
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • Processed weekly invoicing, including posting and reconciling payments and addressing aged receivables
  • Mailed/emailed copies of invoices, adjustments, credit memos, and statements to customers to facilitate payment of current and outstanding invoices
  • Researched and resolved payment discrepancies
  • Worked closely with customers to answer questions and resolve issues
  • Resolved account variances and reconciled monthly bank statements
  • Identified and posted accounts receivable payments to appropriate accounts
  • Reconciled expenses and accounts
  • Submitted General Liability Insurance requests and worked closely with the insurance agency and customers to ensure accuracy

Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialized Maintenance Services
08.2007 - 06.2011
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current
  • Verified items billed against items received
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision
  • Issued payments to vendors and suppliers weekly
  • Processed customer payments
  • Quickly resolved vendor inquiries through research
  • Prepared and updated vendor files

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Houston-Clear Lake
06.2025

Associate of Arts - Business

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft NAV payroll systems
  • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Navision
  • Effective communication
  • Meticulous attention to specifics
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to adjust to new challenges
  • Quickly learns and applies new concepts
  • Reliable professional commitment
  • Strong relationship-building abilities

Timeline

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Specialized Maintenance Services
08.2015 - Current

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Specialized Maintenance Services
06.2011 - 08.2015

Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialized Maintenance Services
08.2007 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Associate of Arts - Business

San Jacinto College

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