Detail-oriented professional possessing 20+ years of experience in accounting and payroll processing.

         Top-notch leadership skills with a track record of promptly resolving financial discrepancies and maintaining utmost quality control.

         Recognized for the ability to streamline existing processes to optimize workflow and significantly increase efficiency.

         Expert level knowledge of taxation, costing, statement reconciliation and managing creditors / debtors.

         Dynamic interpersonal communication skills, key to forming positive relationships.

Associate of Science in Accounting, Sinclair College, Dayton, OH

Warbird Consulting Partners, Atlanta, GA 2016-2017

Payroll Manager

         Demonstrated a strong attention to detail while maintaining quality control throughout bi-weekly payroll processing operations.

         Thoroughly reviewed payroll balance sheets and appropriately reconciled accounts.

         Strategically calculated billable bonuses based on company specific custom hours formula.

Beavex Corporation, Atlanta, GA 2015-2016

Payroll Manager

         Fulfilled key leadership position responsible for overseeing payroll processing operations with utmost precision.

         Accurately input information regarding garnishment levies and child support orders.

Cumulus Media / Nucleus (Contract Roles) 2013-2015

Payroll Specialist

         Leveraged strong organizational skills to maintain accurate, detailed account records.

         Input data into Ceridian payroll system; thoroughly reviewed payroll spreadsheets to identify discrepancies / maintain consistency.

         Streamlined existing processes to significantly increase efficiency throughout payroll, benefits and tax operations.

         Performed various administrative functions, including data entry, handling child support notices and entering garnishment levies.

Atlanta Braves, Atlanta, GA 1998-2011

Payroll Manager

         Recipient of merit-based promotion due to strong organizational and leadership skills.

         Utilized strong accounting knowledge to oversee daily activities of 2 Staff Accountants responsible for managing multi-million-dollar payroll for 3,800+ staff members.

         Leveraged existing skills to create innovative multi-state tax tracking spreadsheets to calculate taxable income across state lines.

         Demonstrated top-notch organizational skills throughout all payroll processing operations, including tax deductions, general ledger reconciliation and child support notices.

         Ensured quality control throughout all operations by performing in-depth audits of payroll earnings and deductions.

         Collaborated extensively with team members to optimize efficiency throughout daily operations.

Staff Accountant

         Served as sole Team Accountant for two minor league teams.

         Performed in-depth reviews of accounting information to maintain quality control and resolve discrepancies in a prompt manner.

         Used excellent organizational abilities to manage financial reviews, complete reconciliations and perform audits.

         Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures throughout all daily operations.

         Responsible for monthly and annual general accounting and ledger maintenance.

Previous Positions:

Goodwill Games, Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc. Atlanta, GA; Staff Accountant 1997-1998

Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc., Atlanta, GA; Staff Accountant, Payroll 1995-1997