Open To Work
L. Patrice Smith
Lithonia
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll and operations professional with over 10 years of experience in high-volume, deadline-driven environments. Expertise in payroll processing, time-sensitive workflows, and data accuracy complements a strong foundation in internal customer support. Recognized for analytical problem-solving skills, system navigation, and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet critical payroll and reporting deadlines. Results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in cash application and account reconciliation, dedicated to enhancing process efficiency while maintaining accuracy in payment applications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Application Specialist
Insight Global
Dunwoody, GA, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated efficient execution of time-sensitive financial and payroll processes to ensure operational continuity.
- Conducted thorough reviews of transactional data to maintain accuracy and facilitate timely processing.
- Investigated inconsistencies to enhance accuracy in payroll and reporting functions.
- Facilitated cross-departmental partnerships to achieve deadlines while upholding confidentiality standards.
- Oversaw allocation of daily cash receipts, guaranteeing accuracy in customer account management.
- Analyzed and corrected payment record discrepancies, improving overall accuracy and decreasing error rates.
Senior Payment Poster
Optum HealthCare
Duluth, GA, USA
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Managed high-volume transaction workflows in fast-paced, regulated settings, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Executed comprehensive policy-driven guidelines to guarantee adherence to accuracy and compliance requirements.
- Analyzed discrepancies, providing critical support for effective issue resolution.
- Investigated and addressed claims submission discrepancies to ensure precise payment processing.
- Managed patient payment processing and reconciliation to facilitate accurate financial records and prompt posting.
Education
Associate of Science - Business, Information Systems
Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
GASkills
- Payroll administration
- Payroll-related administrative tasks
- Time record evaluation
- FLSA compliance expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Oracle ERP integration
- PeopleSoft application knowledge
- Experience with NetSuite
- Proficient in AS400 operations
- Experience with Great Plains software
- Excel proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Internal client support
- Problem-solving expertise
- Sensitive data management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Cash Application Specialist
Insight Global
07.2022 - Current
Senior Payment Poster
Optum HealthCare
12.2014 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Business, Information Systems
Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Personal Information
Title: PAYROLL SUPPORT / PAYROLL ANALYST