Mary Perkins
Oakland Park
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience at St. Coleman & Mary Help of Christians Catholic Schools, excelling in accounts payable and payroll administration. Proven track record in enhancing financial processes and ensuring compliance, while effectively managing collections and fostering positive relationships with parents. Adept at budget support and audit preparation, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Tuition / Scholarship / HR Coordinator
Mary Help of Christians School
Parkland
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee employee time tracking and approve biweekly timecards
- Enter and maintain tuition charges, discounts, and scholarships in the FACTS Tuition Management system.
- Monitor incoming tuition payments to ensure timely and accurate application to student accounts.
- Manage collections for past-due accounts, ensuring effective follow-up and resolution.
- Respond to parent inquiries and correspondence regarding tuition and financial aid.
- Administer Step Up for Students scholarships, including tracking received payments and investigating discrepancies.
- Assist families with scholarship applications and renewals, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
Bookkeeper
St. Coleman Catholic School
Pompano Beach
04.2011 - 06.2024
- Handle payroll processing for all employees on Paylocity, ensuring timely payment. Check daily for problems with employee time cards.
- Onboard new employees with benefit information and new hire documentation.
- Monitor incoming tuition payments on FACTS Tuition Management, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding balances. Handle collection of past due accounts.
- Manage and respond to correspondence and inquiries from parents.
- Handle all Step Up for Students scholarships, recording all received payments and researching missing payments. Help parents apply for and renew scholarships.
- Record FACTS deposits, reconcile monthly bank accounts and track expenses.
- Provide support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Contribute to development of annual budgets by providing input on historical expenses and anticipated future costs.
- Handle employee scheduling and billing for Aftercare.
Bookkeeper/Employee Manager
JWW, Inc. D/B/A Wings Plus
05.1984 - 09.2010
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Prepared all employee schedules.
- Tracked expenses and income for business while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Implemented more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed and preparing all tax documentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.1982
Skills
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping Software
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Audit Preparation
- Budget support
Timeline
Tuition / Scholarship / HR Coordinator
Mary Help of Christians School
06.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
St. Coleman Catholic School
04.2011 - 06.2024
Bookkeeper/Employee Manager
JWW, Inc. D/B/A Wings Plus
05.1984 - 09.2010
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Florida Atlantic University
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