Julie Llera
Belton,US
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with in-depth knowledge of payroll systems and processes. Skilled in developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Adept at troubleshooting issues, auditing payroll records and processing payroll accurately and on time. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Payroll Specialist
Cadence HCM
Greenville, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Providing guidance on Payroll & HR practices via email and phone
- Assisting users with system modules, including profile setups, reporting, accrual setups, time and attendance, and payroll processing
- Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., Tax, Implementation, Product, Development) to address client needs
- Complete weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner with excellent customer service skills
- Processed garnishments and communicated garnishment information to all parties
- Ensured proper completion of all documentation associated with onboarding new hires into the payroll system
- Provided assistance during external audits by preparing requested documents in a timely manner
- Stayed current with changing payroll regulations and tax laws, adapting procedures as necessary
- Processed payrolls for over 1000 employees for more than 100 clients
- Provide technical support in resolving escalated employee inquiries related to paychecks, direct deposits, tax withholding
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit reviews pertaining to payroll accounts.
- Process state and local tax registration (18+ States)
- Knowledge of Quarterly and Annual Tax Filings
Legal Assistant, Real Estate
Barber Law Firm
Jacksonville
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Compiles all documents needed for closing while working with lenders, agent, buyers and sellers
- Balances closing disclosures with lenders to ensure accuracy of borrower's bottom line
- Communicates with clients, manages scheduling, assembles and coordinates closing packages, and maintains firm's files
Legal Assistant, Criminal Defense
Barber Law Firm
Jacksonville
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Manage heavy caseloads (200+ files) assisting with all aspects of criminal law cases including legal research, factual investigation, discovery analysis and document management
- Perform substantial legal support in assisting attorneys in Criminal, Traffic/DWI, Expungements, Mental Health Expungements and Child Protective Services/Parent Defender
- Draft legal documents including motions, discovery documents, appeals and correspondence
- Prepare and file court documents to include: Plea Transcripts, Motions/Orders, Conditional Discharge and other criminal forms
- General administration activities to include: Assemble and summarize data to facilitate meetings; Analyze criminal records and court documents; Review and summarize medical records; Create/organize trial binders; Prepare/organize extensive case files; Maintain office and attorney calendars for filing deadlines, schedule conference calls, meetings, depositions and court hearings
Substitute Teacher
Onslow County Public Schools
Jacksonville
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods to include lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Applied interactive learning and classroom technology while utilizing computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations and lesson plans
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations
Substitute Teacher
DoDEA
Camp Lejeune
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods to include lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Applied interactive learning and classroom technology while utilizing computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations and lesson plans
Client Service Assistant
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
Camp Lejeune
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about services
- Assisted clients with budgets and Quick Assist Loans
- Established and maintained relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet our clients' needs
Substitute Teacher/Secretary
Waynesville R-VI School District
Waynesville
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Answered phones, responded to inquiries and directed callers to appropriate staff members
- Maintained student attendance records by entering data into the electronic database daily
- Instructed special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, to include phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' needs
Bookkeeper
D.J. Eddy & Associates
Avon
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Prepared and processed payroll information for multiple companies, totaling up to 100 staff members
- Compiled statistical, financial, accounting, and auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, as well as profits and losses.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Hilldrup Moving & Storage
Stafford
03.2002 - 10.2005
- Collected and analyzed team scores to ensure appropriate procedures were being followed and quality services were being delivered
Office Manager
Nelgo Industries
Oceanside
07.2000 - 02.2002
- Prepared and processed payroll information for multiple companies, totaling up to 100 staff members
- Compiled statistical, financial, accounting, and auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, as well as profits and losses
Education
Bachelor of Art - Human Services, Psychology
Columbia College
01.2015
Effective Teacher Training Program (ETTP)
Coastal Carolina Community College
Medical Coding Certificate
Kaplan University
Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Clerical Support Functions
- Critical Thinker/Troubleshooter
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Data Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Data imports
- Developing office systems
- Customer Service & Networking
- Computer & Time Management Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Processing & Auditing
- New hire processing
- Results Oriented
- Leadership & Management
- Self-directed
Timeline
Lead Payroll Specialist
Cadence HCM
10.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant, Real Estate
Barber Law Firm
12.2018 - 09.2022
Legal Assistant, Criminal Defense
Barber Law Firm
12.2018 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher
DoDEA
03.2016 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher
Onslow County Public Schools
10.2015 - 12.2018
Client Service Assistant
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
10.2015 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher/Secretary
Waynesville R-VI School District
10.2013 - 05.2015
Bookkeeper
D.J. Eddy & Associates
10.2006 - 03.2008
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Hilldrup Moving & Storage
03.2002 - 10.2005
Office Manager
Nelgo Industries
07.2000 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Art - Human Services, Psychology
Columbia College
Effective Teacher Training Program (ETTP)
Coastal Carolina Community College
Medical Coding Certificate
Kaplan University
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