Kaleb Sims
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, goal-driven individual with knowledge in financial management, insurance, mathematics, and payroll.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Adjuster
Mercury Insurance
Brea, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
- Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
- Conducted thorough investigations of complex insurance claims, gathering evidence and analyzing relevant documentation.
- Achieved cost savings through successful subrogation efforts, recovering funds from responsible parties in various claims scenarios.
- Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.
Payroll Administrator/Accounting Assistant
Paradise Furniture
Palmdale, CA
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Collaborated with finance department to determine accurate payment of taxes and deductions.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant
Bishop Alemany High School
Mission Hills, CA
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA03.2020
Skills
- Account Balancing
- Excel proficiency
- Bank Statement Analysis
- Intuit QuickBooks
- ADP Workforce Now
- Accounting Principles
- Proficient in finance/mathematics such as calculating APR/Real Interest, Mortgage, and Amortization
Timeline
Claims Adjuster
Mercury Insurance
10.2021 - Current
Payroll Administrator/Accounting Assistant
Paradise Furniture
07.2018 - 09.2021
Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant
Bishop Alemany High School
12.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University Northridge