Daniel Payton
About Daniel Payton
Daniel Payton is a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst at Highmark Inc., where he has worked since 2010. He previously held a position at BNY Mellon and has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Penn State University.
Work at Highmark
Daniel Payton has served as a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst at Highmark Inc. since 2010. In this role, he focuses on managing investment accounting processes and reporting. His responsibilities include collaborating with various departments within the Treasury to ensure accurate and timely reporting. He also assists with the financial transformation initiative, which aims to streamline tasks and enhance the focus on analytics.
Previous Experience at BNY Mellon
Before joining Highmark, Daniel worked at BNY Mellon as a Senior Client Accounting and Reporting Specialist from 2008 to 2010. During his two years at the company, he was involved in client accounting and reporting functions, contributing to the financial services sector in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Payton studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 2002 to 2006. He also completed his high school education at Burrell High School, graduating with a high school diploma in 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in investment accounting and financial analysis.
Skills and Contributions
Daniel utilizes advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables, to effectively manage and present data to management. He has streamlined the reporting process for complex private investments, significantly reducing the time required from 8 hours to 2 hours. Additionally, he conducts cost-benefit analyses for proposed software solutions and researches monthly and quarterly ledger bucket activity variances.
Experience at McDonald's Corporation
Prior to his roles in finance, Daniel worked at McDonald's Corporation as a Crew Trainer from 2000 to 2008. Over his eight years at the company, he gained valuable experience in training and team management, which contributed to his professional development.