Rachel Lewis
Katy,TX
Summary
Results-driven HR and Financial Operations expert with a proven track record in payroll and accounting. Successfully streamlined operational processes, leading to increased accuracy and efficiency in financial management and employee record maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Payroll Clerk & Contingent Staffing Coordinator
Harris County Toll Road Authority
Houston, Texas
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Processed weekly payroll for temporary and salaried employees with high accuracy.
- Maintained and updated employee records and payroll information regularly.
- Reviewed timecards for accuracy, promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires by providing training on company procedures.
Gift Processor and Donor Relations Analyst
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Processed donations and gifts for individuals with visual impairments, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
- Maintained detailed records of all gifts, facilitating transparency and accountability in donation management.
- Communicated with donors to acknowledge contributions and share updates.
- Coordinated donation drives and events with team members, enhancing community engagement and support.
- Delivered gifts promptly to clients and community programs.
- Created reports on giving trends and fundraising goals for management analysis.
Accounts Payable Specialist
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Received, organized, and processed invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approval, and coding for the accounts payable system.
- Managed vendor relations, ensuring timely payments, and resolves discrepancies, fostering strong collaborative partnerships.
- Processed 1099 and tax-related matters with precision and compliance.
- Daily oversight of accounts payable operations, including approval workflows, vendor maintenance, and payment scheduling.
- Maintained the general ledger, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness in financial records.
- Managed weekly positive pay files and promptly addresses discrepancies in bank files.
- Initiated ACH and wire payments through online banking platforms, ensuring secure and timely transactions.
- Reconciled company credit card and bank statements and research any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Generated month-end reports on accounts payable activity, providing insights for financial management and decision-making.
Sr. Claims Service Associate
Allianz Reinsurance
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw Death Benefits claims, providing empathetic support and ensuring timely assistance to beneficiaries.
- Managed reimbursements and vendor recoveries, enhancing efficiency of financial processes.
- Processed bulk payments efficiently, optimizing financial operations.
- Issued sanction checks and verified financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Allocated funds to reflect reserves on claim files accurately, contributing to financial stability.
- Managed accounts and balances, identifying and resolving inconsistencies promptly.
- Expertise in reconciling discrepancies between invoices, payments, credits and other documents.
- Received and meticulously sorted incoming payments, ensuring credibility and accuracy in financial records.
- Processed Amerisure database requests, maintaining data integrity and accessibility.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
Billing Specialist
Wineshipping.com LLC
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and ensured compliance with company policies to prevent billing errors.
- Coordinated with shipping departments to resolve billing discrepancies, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of invoicing.
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding billing payments and account status to maintain strong client relationships.
- Communicated with vendors to clarify payment terms and invoice status.
- Assisted in developing billing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Accounts receivable and Credit Analyst
Henry Wine Group
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Monitored accounts receivable balances to ensure timely collection of payments.
- Processed invoices and payments for accounts receivable, ensuring accurate cash receipts and timely reporting.
- Prepared monthly reports on accounts receivable status to support financial decision-making.
- Monitored accounts for collection issues and advised on corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA06-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CASkills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial record keeping
- Journal entries
- Tax receipt issuance
- Gift processing procedures
- Donor database management
- Administrative support
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Confidentiality practices
- Payroll administration
References
References available upon request
Certification
Payroll Computation & Bookkeeping
Timeline
Payroll Clerk & Contingent Staffing Coordinator
Harris County Toll Road Authority
11.2025 - 02.2026
Gift Processor and Donor Relations Analyst
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
05.2024 - 06.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
07.2022 - 05.2024
Sr. Claims Service Associate
Allianz Reinsurance
09.2018 - 06.2022
Billing Specialist
Wineshipping.com LLC
04.2018 - 07.2018
Accounts receivable and Credit Analyst
Henry Wine Group
10.2015 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Los Medanos College