Kelly Poindexter
Monroe,NC
Summary
Dynamic payroll and benefits professional with a proven track record at Union County Public Schools, excelling in compliance and team leadership. Expert in processing payroll and financial reporting, while fostering collaboration and enhancing customer service. Recognized for resolving discrepancies swiftly and mentoring staff on regulatory changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Payroll and Benefits
Union County Public Schools
02.2007 - Current
- Assisted Executive Director with tasks and or projects as needed.
- Processed twice monthly tax deposits and all quarterly reports.
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Coordinated year-end financial reporting and tax-related documentation for compliance purposes.
- Mentored team members on regulatory changes impacting payroll processes, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s , ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Coordinated annual open enrollment process for employee benefits, ensuring seamless integration into the payroll system.
- Partnered with external auditors during annual audit cycles, ensuring accurate representation of payroll records.
Accounting Specialist
PPC Specialty Metals
01.1993 - 07.2006
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial integrity.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures, improving turnaround time and reducing errors in financial documentation.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Steel Plus.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
Education
Associates - Accounting And Finance
King's College
Charlotte, NC05-1990
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Good judgment
- Professional and courteous
Certification
Completed NCABO Managers Academy
Timeline
Assistant Director of Payroll and Benefits
Union County Public Schools
02.2007 - Current
Accounting Specialist
PPC Specialty Metals
01.1993 - 07.2006
Associates - Accounting And Finance
King's College
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