Meghan Arant
Goose Creek
Summary
Analytical professional with strong background in financial modeling and risk management. Skilled in providing financial consultations and solutions for businesses of all sizes. Astute candidate develops new strategies and processes to optimize financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Operations Analyst
Charleston County School District
05.2025 - Current
- Provide operational support and subject matter expertise for payroll, financial, and administrative processes across multiple departments and schools
- Review and validate personnel and payroll-related data in Munis to ensure accuracy of compensation, position, and account coding information
- Analyze and reconcile ACRF data, including personnel and account changes, ensuring compliance and accurate payroll impact
- Review and approve payroll-related transactions including Add-a-Job requests and lump sum payments prior to HR processing
- Investigate and resolve payroll and financial discrepancies through cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and school administrators
- Utilize Spiceworks ticketing system to document, track, and resolve payroll and financial support requests while ensuring timely follow-up and issue resolution
- Support payroll-related audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities to maintain data integrity and compliance
- Monitor workflow deadlines to ensure timely completion of payroll and financial processing milestones
- Train bookkeepers, principals, and department staff on financial systems, payroll processes, and reporting procedures
- Provide guidance on financial adjustments, allocation modifications, and process corrections while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee data
Business Manager
Charleston County School District
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Provide assistance in the development, implementation and management of financial, payroll, and human resources activities for an assigned set of schools and offices.
- Responsible for analysis of budget requests, research, and recommendations for resolutions concerning complex financial issues to include accuracy of payroll.
- Responsible for the submission of appropriate paperwork for employee reassignments and terminations.
- Apply fundamental financial and human resources concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Work is performed under minimal supervision with latitude for exercising independent judgment and initiative.
HR Technician III
Charleston County School District
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Maintained, audited, and updated payroll, compensation, and employee records within HRIS systems
- Processed employee lifecycle transactions including transfers, salary adjustments, terminations, and compensation changes
- Calculated salaries and prepared compensation documentation aligned with district pay structures and policies
- Analyzed payroll and HR data using Excel and Google Sheets to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy
- Investigated and resolved employee pay and compensation issues while providing high-level customer service support
- Coordinated with HR, payroll, recruiting, and management teams to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing
- Supported onboarding and HR workflow processes through Frontline and related systems
HR Technician/Benefits
Dunhill Staffing/Charleston County School District
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for using PEBA/EBS and HRIS system to check benefits and make appropriate changes.
- Processed repayments and refund calculations.
- Prepared and updated spreadsheets using Google and Microsoft software.
- Organized filing system and answered incoming calls.
- Assembled new hire and benefit packets.
- Handled retirement elections and followed up via email.
TSC Coordinator
Comcast
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Resolved customer complaints and concerns using strong verbal and negotiation skills.
- Processed an average of 60 inbound and outbound technical support calls.
- Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to resolve complaints and answer inquiries.
- Conducted team meetings and trained employees on numerous computer systems.
- Led team engagement activities.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
BA - History
Washington State Univerity
Skills
- Detail Orientated
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Development
- File and Records Management
- Data interpretation
- Technical analysis
Timeline
Financial Operations Analyst
Charleston County School District
05.2025 - Current
Business Manager
Charleston County School District
10.2023 - 04.2025
HR Technician III
Charleston County School District
03.2018 - 10.2022
HR Technician/Benefits
Dunhill Staffing/Charleston County School District
10.2017 - 03.2018
TSC Coordinator
Comcast
03.2014 - 05.2017
BA - History
Washington State Univerity
MBA - Human Resource Management
Strayer University