Misty Paris
Accounting/ Human Resource Administration/Sub-Contractor Labor Administrator
Bedford ,TX
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Credit Manager/Billing
Floors LLC-An ADG Holdings Company
Southlake, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for credit personnel to achieve consistency in unit operations.
- Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
- Negotiated settlements and payment terms with customers and delivered customized payment plans.
- Recognized across organization for diligence, accuracy and contributions toward maintaining positive cash position through problem resolution.
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
- Utilized deep understanding of industry best practices and legal requirements to prevent critical incidents.
- Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
- Compiled data critical to analysis of annual bad debt.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
- Referred delinquent accounts to collections department or outside resources.
- Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
- Developed strategies to expedite payments and customer resolutions.
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
SubContractor Labor/Commission Specialist
Floors LLC-An ADG Holdings Company
Southlake, TX
07.2001 - Current
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Updated sub-contractor files with new details such as changes in address.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Supported finance department payroll administration.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Payroll Analyst
Artisan Design Group
Southlake, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
- Implemented and routinely tested internal controls over tax compliance process.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Led payroll production for multistate organization.
- Managed payroll for organization of 900 personnel.
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
- Reviewed time records for 900 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 900 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list for Human Resources and made salary changes in payroll and monthly leave accruals.
- Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
- Conducted studies and submitted recommendations for improving organization's accounting operation.
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries.
- Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of sick leave program.
- Collaborated with technology programmers to remedy system problems to achieve timely employee payments.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
- Served as backup for payroll supervisor to process open record requests.
- Employed error identification and audit tools to effectively resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Developed and maintained internal control processes, document procedures, identification of areas to improve internal controls and implementation of policy change.
- Managed time entry batch for system-wide leave entered and changes, imported data for correct salary rate and monthly leave without pay (LWOP).
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 12.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Credit reports
Policy application
Authorizations understanding
Expertise in RFMS
Expertise in Paylocity
Performance monitoring
Process implementation
Relationship building and management
Human resources knowledge
Business Development
Staff Management
Business development expertise
Timeline
Retail Credit Manager/Billing
Floors LLC-An ADG Holdings Company
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
12.2018 - Current
Payroll Analyst
Artisan Design Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
SubContractor Labor/Commission Specialist
Floors LLC-An ADG Holdings Company
07.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School
08.1994 - 05.1998