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Kristina Kussmaul

Thomson,IL

Summary

Organized Payroll Clerk offering 14 years of experience in the financial and accounting industry. Accurate, detail-orientated and personable. Consistently provide exceptional problem-solving abilities and numerical accuracy. Experienced in new hire, termination and benefits orientation process.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Clerk

West Carroll CUSD #314
08.2022 - Current
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Administer employee timekeeping, payroll, taxes, benefits, and deductions
  • Monitor employee time off for over 100 employees (sick, personal, and vacation days)
  • Create all employee paychecks semi-monthly (both checks & ACH)
  • Make sure all taxes are paid (Federal and Multi-State)
  • Process all payroll invoices in timely manner (taxes, insurance, investments)
  • Keep track and upload all TRS and IMRF files
  • Create and file W-2’s
  • Calculated wages, deductions and benefits in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Co-Manager

Majestic Pines Lounge And Event Center
08.2016 - Current
  • Order supplies and keep track of inventory
  • Performed all payroll, bookkeeping duties, and employee scheduling
  • Established relationships with wedding couples, meet several times finalize details and communicate with vendors
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Secretary

West Carroll CUSD #314
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Answer multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Keep track of clerical activity accounts
  • Order supplies for staff and building
  • Keep track of student attendance
  • Assist in student, staff, and administration needs

Paraprofessional

West Carroll CUSD #314
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Implement lessons plans and academics when directed from educators
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Record data for students Individualized Educational Programs
  • Collaborating with team of educators and paraprofessionals
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks

Personal Banker

Savanna-Thomson State Bank
04.2007 - 02.2017
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding new accounts and account services.
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals and ACH transfers accurately.
  • Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
2006

High School Diploma -

Thomson High School
Thomson, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Strong Customer Service Ethics with Excellent Communication Skills
  • Scheduling Knowledge
  • Payroll Computation
  • Bank Statement Analysis
  • Phone calls, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Spreadsheet Knowledge
  • Supervisor and Management Experience
  • Detail Oriented and Organized
  • Independent, Professional and Courteous
  • Computer Operation Skills

Timeline

Payroll Clerk

West Carroll CUSD #314
08.2022 - Current

Secretary

West Carroll CUSD #314
03.2021 - 08.2022

Paraprofessional

West Carroll CUSD #314
08.2020 - 03.2021

Co-Manager

Majestic Pines Lounge And Event Center
08.2016 - Current

Personal Banker

Savanna-Thomson State Bank
04.2007 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Aurora University

High School Diploma -

Thomson High School
Kristina Kussmaul