Rebecca LaMarche
Wisconsin Rapids,WI
Summary
I feel I have a high goal for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and time management to deliver accurate solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Technician
Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Processed monthly operating statements for all departments and lines of business
- Helped Sentry Services controller with check and credit deposits. Processed journal entries. Monitored AP/AR for the cafe, hotel and golf. Ordered items when needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the finance department.
- Prepared journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Verified vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment authorization.
- Supported professionals in financial issues such as procuring payment, entitlements, and reimbursements.
- Participated in special projects such as process improvement initiatives or cost reduction strategies.
- Directed review of internal controls and service quality.
- Collaborated with other departments on various projects related to finance activities.
- Took minutes during our team meetings
- Scheduled team “fun” activities
Payroll Analyst
Sentry
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Generated year-end W2's for distribution to employees and IRS filing purposes.
- Identified discrepancies in employee records and took corrective action as needed.
- Created audit trails for all payroll transactions ensuring compliance with federal laws such as FLSA.
- Paid Federal and State taxes
- Processed expense reports
- Processed W-4s
Accounting Analyst - Tax Department
Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point
12.2009 - 12.2016
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities owned by the company.
- Monitored monthly activities and managed vendor invoicing to prepare appropriate financial reports.
- Entered the tax budget
- Processed all Canadian premium taxes & assessments
- Mentored new associates by training and showing new associates/interns around Sentry
- Mailed and copied all Premium Tax Returns
- Input checks and journals to PeopleSoft
- Helped implement a process to make the premium taxes less paperless
- Worked with auditors/ICP to make sure the process of going paperless was within the rules
- Processed power of attorney for all states that was needed
Product Support Processor III
Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
04.2006 - 12.2009
- Processed underwriting related to cycle and auto policies
- Maintained detailed policy records
- Made sure work was completed efficiently and in a timely manner
- Met and exceeded production set by upper management. Reached the minimum production goal and exceeded it by over 15% on a weekly basis.
- Back-up when supervisor and/or lead was out of office
- Processed reports
- Started as a Processor I and promoted to II and then to III
Administrative Assistant
K&A Manufacturing
Wausau, Wisconsin
03.1999 - 04.2006
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
- Provided administrative support - including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Processed orders and scheduled shipping dates
- Traffic and credit manager
- Purchasing point of contact
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Secretary
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WISkills
- Administration assistant
- A/P & A/R
- Strong verbal communication and ability to multitask
- Proficient in all Microsoft programs Also PeopleSoft, Workday and Quickbooks
- Proficient in computers, fax and copy machines, multi line telephone system, ten key pad calculator
- Fast learner
- Team liaison
- Inventory report generation
- Budget administration
- Tax reporting
Timeline
Financial Technician
Sentry Insurance
11.2019 - 04.2024
Payroll Analyst
Sentry
12.2016 - 11.2019
Accounting Analyst - Tax Department
Sentry Insurance
12.2009 - 12.2016
Product Support Processor III
Sentry Insurance
04.2006 - 12.2009
Administrative Assistant
K&A Manufacturing
03.1999 - 04.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Secretary
Northcentral Technical College