Maria E Soto
Grandview,WA
Summary
Detailed Payroll Specialist with 15 years of experience. Known for handling job tasks with responsibility. 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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/HR Payroll Specialist
River Valley Fruit LLC
Grandview, WA
05.2009 - 09.2023
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing guest inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Supervised a team of 6 front desk agents ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Processed new hire paperwork and conducted onboarding orientations.
- Calculated and processed payroll for over 500+ employees on a weekly basis. Using Orange Enterprises (Pet Tiger) as well as Famous Software Services.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Maintained employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all documents.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws related to payroll administration.
- Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances for all employees.
- Managed benefits programs such as health insurance plans, retirement accounts.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Assisted with audits as needed by providing requested documents or information to auditors.
- Responsible for paying 943 payroll taxes, child support and 401K payments on a timely matter.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Analyzed discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.
- Reconciled accounts payable and payroll transactions.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Logistics Supervisor
Mercer Canyon
Prosser, WA
07.2003 - 03.2009
- Provided oversight to ensure daily operations ran efficiently and effectively.
- Organized transportation of goods in accordance with customer requirements.
- Monitored the delivery of shipments to ensure on-time arrival at destination.
- Maintained records of all incoming, outgoing shipments by creating detailed reports that included shipment origin, destination, route taken and delivery date, time.
- Prepared documents related to customs clearance such as bills of lading and invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of employees' hours worked, including overtime and vacation time.
- Collaborated with Human Resources staff to resolve discrepancies related to payroll issues.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Sunnyside, WA
03.1996 - 04.2003
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside, WA06.1993
Skills
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Processing
- HRIS
- Garnishment Processing
- Audit Support
- Team Supervision
- Data Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Word/Excell
Languages
Spanish, complete fluency
Professional
Timeline
Office Manager/HR Payroll Specialist
River Valley Fruit LLC
05.2009 - 09.2023
Logistics Supervisor
Mercer Canyon
07.2003 - 03.2009
Sales Associate
JCPenney
03.1996 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
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