Juliette Torres
Laurel Nokomis School - Sarasota County School District
VENICE,FL
2
Languages
43
years of professional experience
Organized Accounting Professional experienced in records control, bookkeeping, and payroll administration. Achieved reliable financial process improvements through meticulous document control and audit support. Focused on maintaining accurate records and protecting sensitive data while ensuring compliance and supporting collaborative financial activities.
Work History
Bookkeeper
3 Years 3 Months- Reconciled bank statements and ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting.
- Prepared purchase orders, invoices, and payment documentation using established accounting systems.
- Maintained payroll, attendance, and leave records in compliance with district procedures.
- Monitored school funds, deposits, and receipts to support accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted administrators with budget tracking, account analysis, and monthly fiscal reviews.
- Organized confidential financial records, filing systems, and supporting documents for audits.
- Verified transaction accuracy and corrected entries to maintain clean, reliable bookkeeping records.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decision making.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
- Facilitated better cash management, closely monitored cash flow statements.
Payroll Specialist
1 Year 10 Months- Calculated wages, deductions, and adjustments while maintaining compliance with district and state payroll requirements.
- Reviewed employee attendance, leave, and substitute records to verify payroll accuracy before submission.
- Reconciled payroll reports, identifying discrepancies and correcting errors promptly.
- Processed payroll transactions accurately using school district payroll procedures and approved timekeeping records.
- Maintained confidential employee payroll data and updated records for status changes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
- Coordinated with human resources, finance, and school administrators to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely payment.
- Interpreted payroll policies and collective bargaining guidelines to support consistent processing decisions.
- 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.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits for complete payroll distribution.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
Youth Counselor
9 Months- Assessed client needs and developed service plans aligned with counseling goals and program requirements
- Delivered individual counseling and support for youth navigating behavioral, academic, and family challenges
- Coordinated referrals with schools, community agencies, and support services to strengthen youth outcomes
- Documented case notes, progress updates, and required records with accuracy and confidentiality
- Mentored youth through goal setting, accountability, and consistent encouragement during service planning
- Collaborated with families, staff, and external providers to support continuity of care
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
Records Manager
36 Years 2 Months- Directed records retention programs to ensure compliance with public utility documentation requirements.
- Implemented document control procedures to improve consistency across department records workflows.
- Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and proper classification before archiving.
- Organized physical and electronic files for fast retrieval, accurate indexing, and secure storage.
- Coordinated destruction schedules and disposal approvals in alignment with retention policies.
- Trained staff on records handling standards, filing practices, and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintained inventory of active and archived records to support operational requests.
- Streamlined scanning and digitization processes to improve access to historical documents.
- Streamlined records retrieval processes, reducing time spent searching for information.
- Maintained strict compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific record retention requirements through thorough monitoring and reporting processes.
- Established a secure document destruction process, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to improve team productivity and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Successfully managed large-scale records relocation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Conducted regular audits of record keeping systems, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring data accuracy.
- Facilitated communication between senior management and staff related to new policy implementation or updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish effective records management strategies and policies.
- Spearheaded the transition from paper-based to digital record keeping systems, streamlining workflow and reducing errors in data entry processes.
- Enhanced records management efficiency by implementing advanced technology and industry best practices.
- Implemented a centralized electronic records management system, improving accessibility and collaboration among team members.
- Oversaw the preservation of historical documents, maintaining organizational knowledge for future generations.
- Cultivated a positive and professional work environment, empowering team members to excel in their roles.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate success of implemented changes within the department.
- Served as the primary liaison between Records Management department and other internal stakeholders such as IT, Legal, HR departments to ensure seamless integration of systems and processes.
- Optimized physical storage space usage by regularly purging outdated records according to established guidelines.
- Promoted efficient document processing by maintaining orderly and clean control room.
Cashier
2 Years 4 Months- Handled cash, credit, debit, and coupon transactions with precision.
- Processed customer purchases accurately using cash registers and POS systems.
- Delivered friendly customer service while resolving checkout questions promptly.
- Bagged merchandise carefully to protect items and support efficient checkout flow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Resources
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Financial reporting
Audit preparation
Software implementation
Legal compliance
Records retention
Financial data security
Electronic filing
Document management
Digital preservation
Physical filing
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Laurel Nokomis School - Sarasota County School District
03.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Payroll Specialist
Monroe County Schools
11.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Youth Counselor
Youth Co-Op
01.2019 - 10.2019Read More
Cashier
Publix
06.2012 - 10.2014Read More
Records Manager
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
02.1982 - 04.2018Read More
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts from Management And Human Resources
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