Cathy Huffman
Carlinville
Summary
Committed to generating new business and maintaining good relationships with clients. Meticulous and diligent professional offering 20-year background monitoring account performance, analyzing business performance and assisting clients by providing resolutions to account issues. Proficient in MS Word, Excell and Outlook.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk/Unit Office Secretary
Nokomis CUSD #22
01.2024 - Current
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Managed benefits, deductions and tax withholdings accurately.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Managed garnishments and levies in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring proper withholding from employee wages.
- Setup new payroll software enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
Employer Services Auditor
Teachers Retirement State of IL
01.2022 - Current
- Audit and analyze field reports, in accordance with the audit program, including summarization of findings, recommendations for improving TRS reporting and preparing the audit letter
- Conduct audits of employer’s annual reports of earnings
- Assist in the performance of employer-training meetings in accordance with the employer-training manual
- Maintain an understanding of statutory requirements, board rules, policies and procedures that determine creditable earnings and service credit according to Pension Code
- Perform in-house audits of members’ salary and service credit information as well as processing employers’ reports for adjustments to teachers’ earnings
Accounting Associate/Payroll Clerk
Doyle Plumbing & Heating Company, Jacksonville, IL
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Answer incoming phone calls on multiple phone lines and organize messages
- Paperwork orders for technicians, manage new employee paperwork
- Record and post/all payments received, Reconcile monthly bank statements
- Manage employee payroll and make any necessary changes/updates
- Endorse payroll checks and disburse to employees
- Prepare and send all Union Reports
Accounting Associate
Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Review requisitions and reimbursements for proper approval and supporting documentation
- Manage student payroll and monitor federal work-study for the campus
- Reconciled card transactions, direct deposit for payroll, refunds, and reimbursements, etc.
- Assist students with setting up and managing accounts personnel
- File monthly sales tax returns
- Reconcile the daily cash drawer
Accounting Associate
DXC Technology, Jacksonville, IL
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Performs data entry, filing, and maintenance for the clients of the company
- Deviates from routine policies and procedures when required.
- Verified costs, accounts payable, and account records to ensure accuracy
- Use office automated systems to input data to facilitate accounting tasks
- Generate basic and moderately complex financial reports
Customer Advocate/Negotiator
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Springfield, IL
11.2009 - 10.2015
- Licensed State of Illinois Life and Health Producer/Agent
- Completed Accident and Health Insurance Course #57856
- Completed Life Insurance and Annuities Course #57857
- Experience with multiple software including Microsoft applications, ITI Accessory, Lotus Notes
- Blue Chip, Blue Star, and FSS systems
- Manage/supervise employees
Assistant Branch Manager/Loan Officer
Premier Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL
10.2002 - 09.2009
- Timesheets, schedules and delegated tasks effectively
- Monitored policies and compliance
- Completed evaluations and executive requests
- Oversaw and signed off on many employee's work
Accounting Loan Clerk
Jacksonville Savings Bank, Jacksonville, IL
07.1993 - 10.2002
- Previous Positions: Teller & Head Teller, Customer Service Representative, Bookkeeping/Proof Dept., Insurance Processor, Loan Processor
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, IL06-1994
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized and very detail oriented
- Ability to remain calm and controlled under challenging circumstances
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bookkeeping
- MS Office, Word, Excel
Timeline
Payroll Clerk/Unit Office Secretary
Nokomis CUSD #22
01.2024 - Current
Employer Services Auditor
Teachers Retirement State of IL
01.2022 - Current
Accounting Associate/Payroll Clerk
Doyle Plumbing & Heating Company, Jacksonville, IL
05.2021 - 01.2022
Accounting Associate
Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021
Accounting Associate
DXC Technology, Jacksonville, IL
01.2019 - 07.2020
Customer Advocate/Negotiator
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Springfield, IL
11.2009 - 10.2015
Assistant Branch Manager/Loan Officer
Premier Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, IL
10.2002 - 09.2009
Accounting Loan Clerk
Jacksonville Savings Bank, Jacksonville, IL
07.1993 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
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