Andriana Shanklin
Hawthorne,CA
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. Good in relationship-building, communication and planning skills, creative problem solver while following defined procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Payroll & Accounting Manager
ABM Aviation
03.2020 - Current
- Verified timekeeping records and offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management, union and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Manage vendor set up process from beginning to end
- Check vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Educated Senior Leadership on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in yearly budget creation.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Created bi-weekly projection reporting/forecasting so teams could make proper labor/spending adjustments throughout month to meet KPI/Budget.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy during month-end closing process. Prepared accrual entries for posting.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
HR/Payroll Administrator
TRU Architectural
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed conversion from Payroll Centric and implementation of ADP Workforce Now
- Processed payroll garnishment such as tax liens and child support
- Managed payroll processing for 60 employees
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
- Reduced benefits expenses by 30% by revamping company plans, including dental, life and disability
- Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination and garnishment's using ADP Workforce Now and QuickBooks
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
Manager of Bingo Operations
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater LA
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintains operational guidelines in keeping with current state and local gambling regulations and maintain awareness of any new legislation
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems, increasing customer satisfaction by 50%
- Worked with CEO & HR on development and delivery of creative campaigns to support fundraising activities.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Repipe Specialist Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed collections of returned checks - 100% collection rate
- Responsible for reconciliation of income and corporate credit card statements
- Assist in commission calculation and payment to 17 salesmen
- Calculate and process payment for State of Washington Sales Tax
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Assessed data and information to verify entry and calculation
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues
Bookkeeper
The Paradies Lagardere Shops
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Manage all cash handling operations and compliance for 11 stores - 30 million annual sales
- Train incoming new hires including supervisors and Sr. Management on cash handling procedures and compliance
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Delivered human resources financial support by certifying and processing payroll, completing deposits, performing pay adjustments and promptly distributing checks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA03.2020
Associates of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Strayer University
Huntsville, AL2015
Skills
- Operations leadership
- Vendor relationship management
- Payroll software proficiency
- Investigating discrepancies
- Budget forecasting
- Upgrading Systems
- Month-End Reporting
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Additional Information
Software Specialties
Quickbooks Enterprise
ProCore
Textura
Paylocity
ADP Workforce Now
EPAY
ClockShark
Payroll Centric
AP Workflow
Oracle JDE
TMG
Insight
Timeline
Finance Payroll & Accounting Manager
ABM Aviation
03.2020 - Current
HR/Payroll Administrator
TRU Architectural
10.2019 - 02.2020
Manager of Bingo Operations
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater LA
08.2018 - 09.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist
Repipe Specialist Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bookkeeper
The Paradies Lagardere Shops
03.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associates of Arts Degree - Business Administration
Strayer University