Nicole Berendzen
Lugoff,SC
Summary
Dynamic payroll professional with extensive experience at KW Beverage, specializing in payroll processing and reconciliation. Demonstrated expertise in resolving discrepancies and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective communication. Proficient in Excel and data analysis, thriving in fast-paced environments while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Background includes Accounting, Payroll, and HR assistance, aiming to leverage skills in a challenging new role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
Kw Beverage
Columbia, South Carolina
05.2023 - Current
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by analyzing information and providing solutions.
- Calculated employee leave time by comparing available hours against listed hours.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
- Handled and resolved employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Processed payroll information for up to 400 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
- Managed and maintained confidential employee payroll records.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports related to payroll activities.
- Provided support during audits conducted by external auditors or government agencies.
- Managed all payroll transactions, including deductions, bonuses, and new hire information.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding activities such as running background checks and entering employee data into payroll system databases.
- Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation of W-2 forms and other tax documents.
- Provided guidance and training to junior staff members when needed.
- Processed and issued employee paychecks, statements of earnings and deductions.
- Responded to inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, 401 contributions.
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
- Coordinated with HR department to verify employee information and payroll processing.
- Prepared tax documents, such as W-2 forms, 1099s, and 941s, for submission to government agencies.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted HR team with benefit enrollment activities as necessary.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
Owner/ Stay at Home Mom
Fin & Kate Apparel
Camden, SC
10.2018 - Current
- Boutique specializing in children's clothing located at the Edge of Broad.
- Ordered custom appliqué, smock, and seasonal clothing for resale at The Edge.
- Managed a Facebook group focused on pre-orders and shipping.
- Boosted assortment in children's boutique clothing.
Treasure for the FRG group of the 43rd WMD CST
01.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: National Guard Unit
- I am also active in my husband’s National Guard Unit
- I have taken family readiness training, and act as the treasure within the group
- FRGs is an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and as a network of communications among the family members, the chain of command, chain of concern, and community resources
- The FRG also provides feedback to the command on the state of the unit 'family' and is considered a unit commander’s program
- National Guard Unit
Administrative HR Assistant
Mancor Industries
Lugoff, S
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Processed paperwork related to personnel activities such as hiring, terminations, leaves of absence.
- Created and maintained employee records, including paper and electronic files.
- Processed paperwork related to grievances, performance evaluations, classifications and employee leaves of absence.
- Compiled reports from various HR systems.
- Supported recruitment with resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate job offers.
- Compiled and prepared reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
- Coordinated new employee onboarding with orientation scheduling and preparation.
- Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job ads, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks.
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
Accountant
KW Beverage dba Budweiser of Columbia
10.2005 - 06.2018
- Complete monthly financial reports by the 10th of each month.
- Balanced Bank statements, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
- Reconciled monthly beer excise taxes.
- Directed allocation of monthly advertising expenditures across campaigns.
- Input all monthly payroll data, accrual figures, and journal entries into accounting database.
- Monitored daily cash transactions.
- Prepared tailored reports for ownership to assess expense trends.
- Coordinate biannual meetings with external auditors.
- Calculated pricing structures for new packages and products, incorporating costs, freight, taxes, and selling price.
- Analyzed monthly profit percentage of products using sales, cost of sales, and promotion account numbers.
- Executed audits to identify inventory variances in 1000 different package dimensions.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to uphold positive work ethics.
Office Manager
Men@Work Automotive Repair shop
05.2003 - 10.2005
- Processed orders, calculated invoices, and managed bank deposits.
- Owner: Miller McArthur
Education
Bachelors - Accounting
Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina12.2004
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Quick Books
- Accounting
- Organizational Skills
- Human Resources
- Payroll Processing
- General Ledger Entries
- Data Analysis
- Proofreading
- Report Preparation
- Reconciliation
- Auditing
- Federal Payroll Taxes
- State Payroll Taxes
- Training
- Accounts Payable
- Tax Preparation
- Payroll administration
- Tax documentation
- Wage calculations
- Data reconciliation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Auditing support
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Payroll software proficiency
- Maintaining files
- Payroll software
- General ledger
- Garnishment processing
- Bookkeeping
- Data entry
- Child support orders
- Payroll tax filing
- Payroll adjustments
- Accounts payable
- Team player
- Year-end processing
- Checking time cards
- General ledger maintenance
- Producing reports
- Analyzing information
- Check preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
Kw Beverage
05.2023 - Current
Administrative HR Assistant
Mancor Industries
08.2022 - 05.2023
Owner/ Stay at Home Mom
Fin & Kate Apparel
10.2018 - Current
Treasure for the FRG group of the 43rd WMD CST
01.2009 - Current
Accountant
KW Beverage dba Budweiser of Columbia
10.2005 - 06.2018
Office Manager
Men@Work Automotive Repair shop
05.2003 - 10.2005
Bachelors - Accounting
Columbia College
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