Kelly Banaszewski
Payroll
Cannon Falls,mn
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in payroll, accounts receivable, payment processing, and reconciliation. Skilled in accurately posting payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining financial records in fast-paced environments
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Creative Planning
Kansas City
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Maintained and updated payroll records in SMART and Skyward systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Processed payroll-related taxes, benefits, and deductions with high accuracy.
- Reconciled insurance invoices and payroll deductions to ensure correct posting
- Prepared and distributed W-2 forms and audit documentation
- Assisted with Audits by compiling financial reports and supporting documentation.
- Reviewed and verified employee data for new hires, terminations, and salary changes to support accurate payroll processing.
Accounting Clerk/Purchasing Coordinator
State Of Minnesota
Saint Paul
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and processed invoices to ensure accuracy prior to approval.
- Reconciled purchasing logs with credit card statements for financial accuracy.
- Verified sales tax amounts and corrected discrepancies on invoices.
- Validated timesheets entered into Sema4 system for payroll accuracy.
- Conducted annual reviews of vendor contracts and purchasing agreements.
Customer Service Intern
State Of Minnesota
St Paul
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Resolved account and billing inquiries, facilitating timely issue resolution for customers.
- Maintained accuracy by entering and updating customer data in PATs and Sema4 systems.
- Ensured financial report consistency and transparency through daily and monthly reconciliations.
- Resolved discrepancies, ensuring precision in account records.
Office Assistant
A&j Electric
Randolph
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Processed payroll through QuickBooks, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Prepared W-2 tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely data entry and accuracy.
- Tracked customer payments and prepared invoices, facilitating prompt payment collection.
Residential/Commercial Cleaning
Self-employed
Randolph
02.2003 - 10.2019
- Cultivated customer relationships through consistent, reliable service.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing with bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Maintained accuracy in financial records and deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northfield High School
Northfield, MN06-1993
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Payroll reviews
- Accounts payable
- Invoice reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Financial reporting
- SMART and Skyward
- Data entry accuracy
- Customer service
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$25/hr - $27/hrTimeline
Payroll Specialist
Creative Planning
05.2023 - 10.2025
Accounting Clerk/Purchasing Coordinator
State Of Minnesota
04.2022 - 05.2023
Customer Service Intern
State Of Minnesota
11.2020 - 04.2022
Office Assistant
A&j Electric
05.2016 - 10.2019
Residential/Commercial Cleaning
Self-employed
02.2003 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Northfield High School