Sherry Walker
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Possesses a strong background in Human Resources, Accounting, Office Management and Medical Billing.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Accounting and Audit Administrator
Managed Business Services/PEO Payroll/Benefits
10.2021 - Current
- Accurate and timely retrieval, reconciliation of insurance premium invoices in a multiple client environment
- Includes 50 clients and 650 client employees
- Benefits Premiums invoicing to 50 clients, $300,000 per month
- Payments of 50 Insurance Carriers
- Processing Enrollments/Termination in Carrier Portals
- WEX FSA and HSA Management and weekly Contributions
- Process and Monitor FMLA/LOA Payments
- Preparing reports for and working with underwriters and brokers
- Payroll review
- Daily Bank Reporting
- Back-up Support to Senior Accountant
- Many Ad hoc assignments.
- Established and enhanced audit processes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented solutions by conducting follow-up audits and monitoring progress over time.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff members to enhance their understanding of audit processes and expectations.
Office Manager
i-CST
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Bookkeeping, AP/AR, Quickbooks Online
- Trained and oversaw counterpart in India
- Paychex Payroll
- Onboarding/Offboarding
- Contract Maintenance
- Human Resource Representative
- Administered medical/dental/life insurance programs and employee contributions
- Managed PTO policy and eligibility
- Recorded office expenditures, and managed petty cash
- Maintained supplies inventory and managed purchasing.
Office Manager
Ubiquity Global Services
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Implemented Human Resource processes and filing system
- Oversaw recruitment process of new staff and managed onboarding
- Job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, reference and background checks and OFAC reporting
- Human Resource Representative
- Dispute resolution and documentation, disciplinary actions and terminations
- Assuring compliance with Cobra, EEOC, OSHA and FMLA
- Managed employee timekeeping system and prepared bi-weekly payroll data in ADP system
- Including insurance, child support and garnishment withholdings
- Implemented new time clock system
- Researched and implemented medical/dental/vision insurance programs
- Maintained employee contributions
- Implemented new PTO policy and managed eligibility
- Employee turnover and attrition management
- Developed and executed policy and procedural changes to improve operation
- Member of the Global Policies and Procedures Committee
- Facility Management, maintained a safe and high-quality conditions
- Recorded office expenditures, managed petty cash and budget
- Maintained supplies inventory and managed purchasing
- Researched and implemented new copiers and postage system
- Planned, organized and oversaw corporate events.
Consultant - Law Firm Start Up
The Lizada Firm
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
Law Firm Administrator
Law Offices of Adam S. Kutner
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Recruiting, including job posting, candidate screening and interview scheduling
- Interviewing, Reference and Background Checks
- Hiring and onboarding
- Benefits Maintenance
- Dispute Resolution and Documentation
- Employment Termination and documented exit interviews
- Employee Reviews
- Salary and Raise Negotiations
- Overtime monitoring and Management
- Accounts Payable
- Cost Monitoring and Reduction.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating better contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Implemented a comprehensive record-keeping system for all legal documents, ensuring easy accessibility for authorized personnel.
- Oversaw recruitment processes to attract top talent for key positions within the company.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 50 employees.
Executive Assistant to EVP/CFO
McaConnect, LLC
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Monthly accrual and reversals
- GL Account reconciliations and research of discrepancies
- Bank Reconciliation
- Calculations of Supplemental Compensation and Sales Commissions
- Payroll preparation, review and approval
- Weekly employee expense reimbursement
- Monthly Sales Tax preparation and filing in 20 states
- Vendor communication, quote review and preparation of Purchase and Sales Agreements
- Maintained accurate employee and corporate documents on SharePoint
- Managed employee email accounts using Microsoft Exchange Management
- Managed client, vendor, and subcontractor permissions to client project management sites using Microsoft Active Directory
- Human resources liaison for Insperity PEO
- Employee and subcontractor onboarding and training
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation
- Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates
- Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Collector
Biomet
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Accounts receivable review, contacted insurance carriers for the reprocessing of claims, prepared appeals for payment
- Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
- Prepared legal notices, reviewed and prepared accounts for legal proceedings
- Collected $500,000.00 in bad debt.
- Contacted customers to discuss payment schedules and set up or immediately process payments.
- Provided excellent customer service during difficult conversations, defusing tensions while effectively collecting payments.
- Deployed automated system tracking and skip tracing to locate hard-to-find, re-located customers.
Assistant Billing Manager
Image Care Center
08.2002 - 04.2006
- Accounts Receivable review for contractual agreement
- Persistent written and phone appeals to carriers for payment
- Uncollectible account write-offs
- Statement review and mailing
- Customer service, Charity payment review, collections
- Responsible for petty cash
- New hire interviewing, job assignment and training.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, presenting recommendations to management for consideration.
- Developed customized reporting tools for internal stakeholders to analyze financial performance more effectively.
Medical Biller
Andover Orthopaedics
09.1996 - 07.2002
- Medical Billing
- Receptionist
- Precertifications.
Medical Biller
Neurology Group of North Jersey
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Medical Billing
Outpatient Surgical
Mountainside Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Medical Billing
Education
Accounting Certification -
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ06.2011
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School
San Diego, CA06.1984
Skills
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Performance Metrics Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Documentation Review
Certification
Computerized Accounting Certification
Timeline
Benefits Accounting and Audit Administrator
Managed Business Services/PEO Payroll/Benefits
10.2021 - Current
Office Manager
i-CST
07.2017 - 11.2017
Office Manager
Ubiquity Global Services
09.2015 - 06.2017
Consultant - Law Firm Start Up
The Lizada Firm
02.2015 - 08.2015
Law Firm Administrator
Law Offices of Adam S. Kutner
01.2014 - 02.2015
Executive Assistant to EVP/CFO
McaConnect, LLC
05.2010 - 06.2013
Collector
Biomet
05.2008 - 11.2008
Assistant Billing Manager
Image Care Center
08.2002 - 04.2006
Medical Biller
Andover Orthopaedics
09.1996 - 07.2002
Medical Biller
Neurology Group of North Jersey
01.1990 - 01.1996
Outpatient Surgical
Mountainside Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
Accounting Certification -
Sussex County Community College
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School
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