Florence Samosa
Glendora,CA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Mount Carmel Health Ministries
09.2023 - Current
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Paychex and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
GLENDORA COUNTRY CLUB.
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assists Club's management staff in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff members
- Administers payroll records and assures that all applicable federal, state and local wage and hour, worker's compensation and related laws are consistently complied with
- Implements data collection systems and processes/records, salary/wage payments
- Manages the club's health insurance, retirement, and other benefits programs
- Conducts labor analysis, staff planning, and other studies requested
- Keep abreast with ever changing laws and regulations relating to employees; assures compliance with these laws and regulations
- Administers workers compensation claims and maintains accurate records of all workplace injuries and safety concerns
- Conducts/reviews wage and benefit surveys; proposes employee benefit enhancements
- Develops/places recruitment postings and strategies; screens applicants and makes hiring recommendations
- Career Highlights: Updated Employee Handbook, streamlined the Meal Violations
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ECOTECH SERVICES, INC.
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for full cycle accounts payable tasks from billing to payments as well as vendor statement reconciliation
- Fulfill all payroll-related duties accurately & timely
- Process all Certified Payroll requests and complete all State required filings
- Reconcile all Bank Accounts
- Career Highlights: Initiated audit of company's inventory and created a streamlined process
PAYROLL ASSISTANT
DAVID & MARGARET HOMES
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Fulfill payroll-related duties including keeping accurate payroll records; processing employee payroll; auditing timecards and payroll processing reports; and maintaining accruals
- Generate multiple general ledger reports to be imported into accounting records, as well as audit payroll processing reports for errors and obtain supervisor approval
- Keep accurate documentation of employee payroll records in employee files
- Handle the processing of employee payroll information such as deductions, benefits and tax withholding
- Expertly settle outstanding premium against carrier invoices
- Ensure the maintenance of vacation, sick and holiday accruals
- Assume responsibility in preparing, inputting, and sending payroll data
- Career Highlights: Completed training on accounts receivable for more than three months
- Served as driving force in successfully collecting over $7k from premium overpayment
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
LOS ANGELES
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Administrative Assistant at USC Opthalmology Department - (June to November, 2015) - assistant project manager with the vendor payable and other office duties, digitized and archived patient records
- Accounting Consultant and/or Assistant at Joe Mendez CPA Firm - intermittent assignments (Feb 2014 to June 2017) - review spredsheets, serve as a "second pair of eye" on financial reports and invoices, reconcile financial numbers, file client records, ensure accuracy of client's billable hours.
CLIENT FINANCIAL MANAGER (BENEFITS DEPARTMENT)
WILLIS NORTH AMERICA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Served as primary point of contact for client accounts, accounts receivable and forecast
- Built relationships and collaborated with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with corporate policies and prevent payment of penalties; partner with Insurance carriers on commission issues
- Developed and implemented collection strategies pertaining to client commission resulting in timely receipt of revenue and recovered missing commission
- Reconcile client accounts and carrier payments to ensure timely and accurate recording and forecasts are met
- Monitor, review and analyze client's benefits payment accounts
- Lead monthly vendor payables and ensure accuracy of disbursements
- Assisted and the main point of contact in the development of quarterly and annual forecasts
- Career Highlights: Served as the driving force in the successful execution of collection strategies on client commission which led to timely receipt of revenue and recovery of mission commission
ANALYST (MERCER 2004 - 2009)
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Researched industry trends, tracked legislation and estimated impact on corporate health and benefit plans
- Analyzed client's financial data, claims and client utilization reports for renewal negotiation
- Marketed all lines of health and welfare, conducted analyses and recommended suitable plans to clients
- Developed contribution strategies to help meet client's financial goals
- Created and customized financial models using range of the interrelationships data, historical trends marketplace factors and product assumption to create competitive rates for various clients
- Conducted underwriting analysis including preliminary renewal claims projections, carrier actual renewal calculation review, IBNR calculation, accruals set up for self-funding groups as needed.
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University
Pomona, CABachelor of Science - Management
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Strong analytical skills
- Human resources background
- Plan administration
- Enrollment procedures
- Payroll support
- Enrollment coordination
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Mount Carmel Health Ministries
09.2023 - Current
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
GLENDORA COUNTRY CLUB.
01.2021 - 08.2023
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ECOTECH SERVICES, INC.
01.2020 - 01.2021
PAYROLL ASSISTANT
DAVID & MARGARET HOMES
01.2017 - 01.2020
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
LOS ANGELES
01.2014 - 01.2017
CLIENT FINANCIAL MANAGER (BENEFITS DEPARTMENT)
WILLIS NORTH AMERICA
01.2010 - 01.2014
ANALYST (MERCER 2004 - 2009)
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management
Pepperdine University
Master's Degree - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University
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