Marsha P Gibson

• Processed Accounts Payable in a timely manner to ensure the vendor was paid on time.
• Prepared and executed monthly journal entries including accruals and adjustments on time as part of the month end closing procedure. 
• Ordered and maintained general office supplies and equipment. Instituted a tracking log for supplies for newly hired staff.
• Followed up with managers and kept track of any orders placed on the purchase card.  Provided backup documentation and filed accordingly.
• Reconciled hours and payroll information via audit. 
• Ensured timekeeping, payroll and personnel paperwork impacting pay and/or benefit hours were communicated to central payroll. 
• Verified paychecks to ensure accuracy in conjunction with central payroll. 
• Ensured that paychecks were processed and delivered by the appointed time. Improved payroll function by creating a log for loss prevention.
• Reviewed, reconciled and analyzed accounts and transactions in the general ledger. Errors were researched and reported to the service office accountant.

• Met sales and payroll targets through effective forecasting and scheduling. 
• Maintained appropriate staff levels to ensure customer satisfaction. 
• Presented  a high standard for visual excellence by continually updating powerful merchandise displays. 
• Maximized associate potential through performance training and yearly evaluations. 
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and all levels of associates throughout the store and company.
• Maintained efficient and accurate flow of merchandise to the selling floor.

• Identified, coordinated, and communicated business opportunities.
• Developed and executed seasonal internal marketing strategies.
• Provided leadership through personal example for excellence in customer service.
• Established a monthly newsletter that reached 600 core customers and increased store sales.
•  Analyzed business trends and scheduled staff accordingly.
• Planned, organized, and executed merchandise displays to maximize effectiveness.
• Conducted timely associate reviews to reward associate performance effectively and counseled any performance issues to resolution.

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