Katharine B. Hufland
Castle Hayne,NC
Summary
Organized Finance and Payroll Specialist. Over 10+ years in the administrative field, including a variety of payroll opportunities. Experienced in NC laws regarding both payroll and accounting. Professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude are daily essentials.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
City of Wilmington
03.2024 - Current
- Assists city employees with inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and other related issues
- Works closely on a daily basis in Munis systems and Kronos
- Biweekly payroll processing for approximately 1200 city employees
- Performs calculations of overtime, vacation, and sick hours along with specific pay code variances
- Addresses payroll discrepancies
- New hire and termination documents for payroll
- Processes all garnishments for 401k/457b loans, IRS withholdings, and child support orders
- Onboarding of new hires in NeoGov
- New hire orientation presentations
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Biweekly Federal and State tax withholding payments
- 401k and 457b employee contributions and payments
- Record-keeping and reporting
- Updates direct deposit files
- Monthly insurance benefit reconciliations and billing
Finance/Payroll Operator
NHCS John J. Blair Elementary
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Responsible for payroll for 70+ staff
- Experience with Kronos, Executime, Munis Tyler Technologies, AESOP Frontline
- Employee staff actions, resignations, and retirement
- Workers compensation, NC employment standards, yearly audits
- Familiar with state law regarding payroll and financial procedures
- Worked closely with Principal with state and federal budgets in excess of $100k
- Responsible for entire school orders/purchasing
- General accounting for school funds account
- Bank deposits/receipts for funds collected, writing checks, monthly bank reconciliations
- Yearly fixed asset inventory
- General office duties including answering/directing calls and clerical duties
Director of Summer Camp
Figure 8 Island Yacht Club
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Established new summer camp program
- Payroll, scheduling, and management of staff
- Billing, staff files, and yearly SWOT analysis
Instructional Assistant
NHCS Porters Neck Elementary
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Instructed daily intervention groups
- Independent reading instruction, text discussion, group guidance
- Math enrich groups for upper grade levels
Instructional Assistant
NHCS John J. Blair Elementary At Porters Neck
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Daily intensive small group reading instruction
- Documentation of student progress
- Engaging students to reach reading proficiency in grade level
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Jenkins Preschool Academy
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Guided preschoolers to become socially, emotionally, and cognitively ready for kindergarten
Assistant Director
Children’s Academy
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Staff scheduling, payroll, time corrections, leave requests
- Accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank deposits
Administrative Assistant
G.R. Barbour Construction, Inc
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Payroll and general accounting using QuickBooks
- Issued subcontractor checks, invoices and payroll
- Records organization and maintenance
Education
Associate - Applied Sciences in Business Administration
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina12.2008
Skills
- Payroll Systems
- Financial Reporting
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Fixed Assets and Inventory
- Team Orientated
- Efficient Learner
- Dependable and loyal
- Highly organized
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
City of Wilmington
03.2024 - Current
Finance/Payroll Operator
NHCS John J. Blair Elementary
03.2021 - 03.2024
Instructional Assistant
NHCS Porters Neck Elementary
06.2020 - 03.2021
Instructional Assistant
NHCS John J. Blair Elementary At Porters Neck
11.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Summer Camp
Figure 8 Island Yacht Club
04.2018 - 04.2021
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Jenkins Preschool Academy
01.2016 - 11.2019
Assistant Director
Children’s Academy
08.2007 - 04.2010
Administrative Assistant
G.R. Barbour Construction, Inc
06.2005 - 08.2007
Associate - Applied Sciences in Business Administration
Cape Fear Community College
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