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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
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
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
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, CA
03.2020

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

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