Sara Parsons
Hazleton,PA
Summary
Talented Payroll Specialist with demonstrated proficiency in processing timely payroll, tax reports and journal entries. Extensive skills including payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping, new hire training, and online marketing. In addition, also has background in banking, health insurance, inventory control and human resources.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Crestwood School District
Mountain Top, PA
04.2020 - Current
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- 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.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
- Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
- Served as "back-up" to the Accounts Payable role & trained new hires in said position.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Crestwood School District
Mountain Top, PA
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Managed Accounts Receivable payments by making weekly deposits and recording in excel.
- Gathered together weekly cash boxes for Athletics & deposited when complete
Health Insurance Agent
Cigna
Moosic, PA
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
- Contacted insurance companies to discuss and resolve unpaid claims and incorrectly paid claims.
- Scanned, received and sent faxes to insurance claims, co-pay assistance information and patient documentation.
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Online Marketing /Back Office Manager
Cigar Box
Saint Clair, PA
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving for both in-store and website.
- Fulfilled and shipped all online orders.
- Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
- Completed daily bank deposits and bookkeeping.
- Assisted in all HR duties including interviews, training and evaluations.
- Received purchase orders and processed invoices for payment for both Cigar Box & their sister-company, Capriotti's.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Marketing and Management, Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
08.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Payroll administration
New hire processing
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Journal entry preparation
Financial reports
Operational leadership
Staff training and development
Health Insurance Accounts & Claims Processing
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Crestwood School District
04.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Crestwood School District
09.2016 - 05.2020
Health Insurance Agent
Cigna
04.2015 - 07.2016
Online Marketing /Back Office Manager
Cigar Box
01.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Marketing and Management, Business Administration
Pennsylvania State University
08.2007 - 12.2011