Laura Watson
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
A team player with excellent communication skills, highly self- motivated and accurate quality of work. Strong Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources and Accounting skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
Cast & Crew
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Responsible for quality service in assisting and servicing client's weekly payroll production, tax related issues and met strict deadlines.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Maintained accurate and acceptable e-files on each client/show/movie/commercial.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Maintained knowledge of industry trends, concepts, products, practices and union agreements.
Payroll Specialist
CalArts
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate in house payroll processing.
HR & Accounting Assistant
Lavi Industries
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Processed Payroll.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly reports of accounts receivable and accounts payable for management review.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, detecting and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and company records.
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
Administrative Assistant
Studio Services
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Determined clients' needs and helped select appropriate rentals fulfilling requirements.
- Processed payroll through Quickbooks.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Assisted accounts payable when needed.
- Maintained employee HR files.
Education
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06.2016
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills, CA06.1997
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- ADP Workforce Now
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Benefits and Payroll Coordination
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Employee Relations
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Effective Planning
- Team Player
- Administrative Support
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Customer Service
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
Cast & Crew
11.2021 - 12.2022
Payroll Specialist
CalArts
05.2021 - 11.2021
HR & Accounting Assistant
Lavi Industries
05.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant
Studio Services
03.2018 - 04.2019
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Loyola Marymount University
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School
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