Jadea Levels
Niles,OH
Summary
Professional payroll specialist with strong background in payroll processing, compliance, and financial reporting. Skilled in utilizing payroll software and managing employee data with precision. Focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving within teams. Known for reliability and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Zuzolo Law Offices
01.2024 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Office Manager
Zuzolo Law Offices
12.2023 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Billing & Credentialing Specialist
One Step Recovery
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary information for accurate credentialing decisions.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, resulting in the on-time completion of credentialing tasks for numerous providers simultaneously.
- Conducted audits of provider files, ensuring all necessary documents were up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Enrolled providers and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance plans.
- Conducted primary source verifications such as background checks and board certifications.
- Safeguarded confidential provider information by adhering to strict data privacy regulations and company policies.
- Facilitated communication between departments, resulting in improved collaboration during the credentialing process.
- Received and evaluated applications to look for missing and inaccurate information.
- Obtained NPI numbers for providers and facilities and updated existing profiles.
Payroll Specialist
Tripple Decker LLC
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2010
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Document drafting
- Legal writing
- Attorney support
- Proofreading
- File organization
- Research and data collection
- File and records management
- Records management
- Database research
- Court filing
Accomplishments
- Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.
- Consistently received a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews.
- Completed all quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, including 941s, FUTA and SUTA and annual W-2 filings.
- Implemented web-based human resources and time sheet system to minimize errors and cost while improving payroll efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Paralegal
Zuzolo Law Offices
01.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Zuzolo Law Offices
12.2023 - Current
Billing & Credentialing Specialist
One Step Recovery
11.2023 - 12.2024
Payroll Specialist
Tripple Decker LLC
10.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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