Lanel Gillespie Email & Phone Number

With over 17 years of dedicated experience in the hospitality sector, I've enhanced my proficiencies in optimizing operational and administrative functions to drive efficiency and excellence. Along the line, I've been passionate about enhancing accountability, financial transparency, and overall productivity while reducing costs.My expertise spans customer service, event management, inventory control, and strategic planning, complemented by proficiency in payroll administration, accounts payable & receivable, and process improvement. I thrive on challenges and am committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic leadership, technical proficiency, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.Furthermore, I am a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist and am always excited to contribute to the dynamic Finance and Accounting team. Thriving in high-growth and high-energy environments, I am poised to handle the daily payroll operations efficiently. This includes maintaining employee documents and liaising with payroll providers, including ADP Workforce Now for US payroll processing. I excel in managing workflows to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions while collaborating closely with the team to post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll transmission to the general ledger.In addition to my core payroll experience, I am well-versed in handling various payroll-related tasks, including processing manual checks, managing fringe benefits taxation, and handling sales commissions. Looking forward, I am excited about the learning opportunities my experience over the years offers. With plans to expand my exposure to other industries, I am keen on exploring software implementations and automation and evaluating and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency across payroll and financial management.Outside of work, I hold an associate degree in Culinary Arts from the Atlanta Institute of Atlanta and have completed undergraduate studies at California State University Long Beach. Wish to know more about my expertise? Hit My DM or Connect Right Away. You're always welcome :)

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