Laura Amaro Melendez
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Focused Payroll Specialist known for handling job tasks with poise. Highly trained in all aspects of payroll and considered dedicated team player. Looking to take on a new role with a company where attention to detail and all types of personalities will be appreciated. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
Mesilla Valley Transportation
Las Cruces, NM
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided support during audits conducted by external auditors or government agencies.
- Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
- Responded to inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, 401 contributions.
- Developed procedures for processing payroll transactions efficiently.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Prepared tax documents, such as W-2 forms, 1099s, and 941s, for submission to government agencies.
- Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
- Processed payroll information for up to 400 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
- Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
- Handled payroll help desk and answered questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
- Processed and issued employee paychecks, statements of earnings and deductions.
- Utilized payroll software efficiently to process payroll and generate necessary reports.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation of W-2 forms and other tax documents.
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
NMSU
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Excel proficiency
- Payroll software proficiency
- Maintaining files
- Math Skills
- Garnishment processing
- Excellent communicator
- Data Entry
- Document processing
- Maintains confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
- Word Processing
- Meticulous attention to detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
Mesilla Valley Transportation
01.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
NMSU
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