Merlene Kaydahzinne
Ruidoso,NM
Summary
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
Mescalero, NM
04.2022 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed employee timekeeping systems, resolving discrepancies to maintain reliable records.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline payroll-related inquiries and issues.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 1000 employees.
- Reduced payroll errors by diligently auditing employee timecards and promptly addressing discrepancies.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Collaborated with HR department to maintain accurate employee records, ensuring seamless integration with the payroll system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to strict data protection policies and procedures.
- Ensured accurate payroll disbursements by closely monitoring tax deductions, benefit deductions, and garnishments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support
- Set up bank accounts for employees direct deposits
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Businesses Office Manager
Mescalero Care Center
Mescalero, NM
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage for daily operations.
- Managed vendor relationships
- Implemented new filing systems.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly also residents trust accounts
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 50 employees.
- organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeepin for resident trust accounts and rent
Accounts Payable Clerk/ Grants Staff Accountant
Mescalero Apache Tribe
Mescalero, NM
03.1996 - 03.2017
- Processed vendor invoices and maintained accurate payment records.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managed expense reports and verified receipt documentation for reimbursements.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled credit card and line of credit
Education
High School Diploma -
Dulce High Scool
Dulce, NMSkills
Bi-weekly payroll processing
Strong confidentiality
Data entry
Recordkeeping skills
Accounts payable
Exceptionally organized
Record keeping
Meeting deadlines
Ten-key operator
Customer service
Computer skills
Excel and word
Outlook
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator
Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
04.2022 - Current
Businesses Office Manager
Mescalero Care Center
03.2017 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable Clerk/ Grants Staff Accountant
Mescalero Apache Tribe
03.1996 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Dulce High Scool