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Teresa Muhlbach
Canton,OH
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Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at TravelCenters of America, skilled in optimizing workflows and enhancing financial accuracy. Proven track record in payroll processing in PeopleSoft and vendor invoice management through SAP and Esker, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication. Skilled in general accounting and data entry, with a strong commitment to fostering team collaboration in a positive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Profit Center Manager- Store
TravelCenters of America
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations, ensuring a secure working environment for staff and customers.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, mentoring staff of 20+ employees to achieve professional development goals.
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing stock discrepancies and increasing order fulfillment rates.
- Established effective communication channels between departments and corporate, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Checked payroll daily, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Site Bookkeeping/ HR Representative
TravelCenters of America
10.2007 - 11.2021
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups over 4 departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated communications regarding payroll inquiries from employees, resolving issues promptly.
- Utilized payroll software to input data efficiently, improving processing time and reducing errors.
- Collaborated with HR teams to verify employee changes affecting payroll calculations and deductions.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed daily financial transactions and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in audits by providing necessary documentation and clarifying financial processes.
- Facilitated smoother month-end closing processes by proactively addressing any outstanding reconciliations or adjustments needed in a timely manner.
- Contributed to stronger financial controls by updating accounting policies and procedures manuals for site-specific needs.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting
Hoover High School
North Canton06-1990
Skills
Data entry
Vendor invoice processing
Accounts payable software
General accounting
General ledger entries
Bookkeeping
General ledger maintenance
Timeline
Assistant Profit Center Manager- Store
TravelCenters of America
11.2021 - 01.2026
Site Bookkeeping/ HR Representative
TravelCenters of America
10.2007 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - Accounting
Hoover High School