• Started then ran Human Resources Department single-handedly
• Performed basic and complex accounting functions for multiple entities, including journal entries, account analysis & item classification, financial statement organization, partnership financial statements, asset retirement obligations, and long-term asset sale & disposal
• Oversaw the hiring process, including interviewing, running background checks, drafting offer letters, compensation benchmarking, and onboarding
• Managed the termination process, including separation agreements, severance pay, PTO payouts, exit interviews, unemployment insurance, and COBRA enrollment
• Improved professional relationships by resolving employee conflicts internally
• Drafted and implemented company policies such as the company manual, hiring & termination procedures, severance agreements, gas card benefit policy, performance reviews, and a pet policy
• Administered and accounted for all payroll functions for full time, part time, salaried, & hourly employees across 3 states for multiple periods; W- 2 auditing & distribution; bonuses and raises; payroll taxes, gross-ups, fringe benefits, and miscellaneous deductions
• Administered and accounted for benefits such as health, vision, & dental insurance; PTO; HRA/FSA; 401k contributions, matches, & loans; short & long-term disability; and life insurance
• Worked directly with insurance brokers to orchestrate annual and partial-year insurance renewals
• Worked directly with EKS&H auditors to fulfill PBC requests
• Supervised the receptionist/office administrator
• Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations and procedures
• Reconciled bank statements and payroll accounts to the general ledger and prepared accrual entries