KATERINE CASTRO
Miami Gardens
Summary
Energetic Junior Accountant offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and customers, data entry and QuickBooks. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete bookkeeping team tasks. Advanced skill level in Excel, online payment systems and merchant account management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Premium Health Care
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
Junior Accountant
City Of Hialeah Retirement Department
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Yearly prepare and process 1099 tax forms.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using General Ledger.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for auditors.
- Process Annuity Savings Fund / DROP Accounts withdrawal or transfers for Employee/Retiree.
- Prepare SunTrust Bank monthly reconciliation of cash receipts, cash disbursements and misc. journal entries.
- Prepare Comerica Bank monthly reconciliation of cash receipts, cash disbursements and misc. journal entries.
- Register Annuity as part of pension accounts records on Retirement system.
- Assist employees with their disability process.
- Attend monthly Retirement Board meetings.
- Maintain accurate Employee/Retiree files to insure proper records.
- Handled End of Fiscal Year Closing Accounts.
- Assist with special projects related such as yearly actuarial evaluation report.
- Coordinate audits in accordance with internal and external procedures.
Clerk Typist
City Of Hialeah Retirement Department
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Recorded minutes at board meetings adhering to proper procedures and bylaws.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Loan requests and distribution on weekly basis.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Kept records in files to maintain retirees data.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Coordinated travel accommodations, agenda, and transportation for staff and out-of-town visitors.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Responded to internal and external requests for information.
- Created reports, correspondence and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office programs.
- Managed over 50 employees/retiree calls per day.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH2022
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma FLVS
Miami, Fl 01.2017
Skills
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Tax filing
- Business processes and procedures
- Bookkeeping
- Annual reports
- Spanish fluent
- Account reconciliation specialist
Certification
- Certified in Effective Bookkeeping and Payroll , Alison School.
- Notary Public.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Premium Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
City Of Hialeah Retirement Department
01.2020 - 09.2024
Clerk Typist
City Of Hialeah Retirement Department
05.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma FLVS
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