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Michele Simon

Suitland,MD

Summary

To seek the position as the Pay and Leave Specialist at PGCPS in which my extensive knowledge of the Oracle payroll/leave systems and other payroll platforms can be utilized to accomplish the mission of the office which is to pay employees accurately and on time. With 20 plus years of experience in a payroll environment, I can be a invaluable asset to the supervisors, team members, and PGCPS employees.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Clerk II

P.G. County Public Schools
12.2006 - Current
  • Perform payroll day to day operations based on PGCPS policies/procedures and the negotiated contracts which includes: adjusting leave records, initiating, recalculating, and terminating employees pay contracts, processing paychecks, inputting hours worked, collecting earnings paid in error, monitoring employees using FMLA leave usage every pay period, applying/monitoring approved leave benefits (i.e
  • Sick bank, worker's comp, paternity/maternity leave, assault and admin
  • Leave), resolving errors on the biweekly payroll reports, correct time entry inaccuracies, researching payroll issues, assisting time keepers with payroll issues, training newly assigned time keepers, answering/responding to phone/e-mail inquiries as well as walk in traffic, and other duties as assigned.

Paraprofessional

P.G. County Public Schools
- 12.2006
  • Assisted the teacher with the day to day classroom operations which included: assisting students with preparing for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, supervised student group activities, assisted students during dismissal, prepared class assignments as instructed, and substituted for teacher during her absents.

Accounting Coordinator

NCRIC Group, Inc.
12.2004 - 02.2005
  • Provided administrative support for the Finance Department which includes: serving as backup to the Accounts Payable Clerk, and Payroll Manager, providing receptionist duties which included scheduling conference room meetings, coordinate facility problems with administration, oversight of office supplies and performing routine clerical duties.

Payroll Analyst III

Georgetown University
07.1997 - 05.2004
  • Processed payroll for academic employees which included: problem solving and processing transactions, reviewed/processed tax changes, salary overrides, state transfers, direct deposit changes, temporary salary adjustments, special checks, short term disability payments, and early retirement withdraws, reconciled the general ledger for salary budgets, and bank statements for direct deposit payments (debits/credits)

Payroll Analyst II

07.1995 - 07.1997
  • Processed payroll for bi-weekly employees which included: problem solving and processing payroll transactions, reviewed/processed weekly time sheets, tax changes, special checks, and initiated hire paperwork for temporary employees, prepared and transmitted union reports

Payroll Analyst I

06.1993 - 07.1995
  • Processed payments, reconciled/issued financial reports which included: Manually typing special checks, preparing employee verifications, reissued W-2 Forms, research outstanding checks, placing stop payment, reissuing stale dated and lost paychecks, preparing and submitting the abandon property report to the District of Columbia

Education

Computer Programming -

Programming System Institute, MD

Computer Science -

PG Community College

PayTrain Mastery Payroll Course -

PG Community College
07.2015

PayTrain Fundamentals Payroll Course -

PG Community College
07.2010

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge and experience with Oracle payroll and leave systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, internet, and Google applications
  • Extensive knowledge of payroll practices, accounting principles and IRS payroll regulations
  • Knowledge of federal, state/local laws, policies/procedures as it pertains to pay and leave
  • Extensive knowledge of negotiated contracts and payroll processes/ procedures
  • Ability to collect, compile and analyze data, assemble information, and prepare reports
  • Ability to exercise appropriate judgment/discretion in providing administrative/technical support
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team
  • Self-motivated, dependable, quick learner, multi-tasking skills, and shows attention to details

References

Available upon request

Training

  • Leadership and Self-Deception Book Training - Apr '15
  • Systemic Customer Service Training - Jan '15
  • Maximizing Your Day: Effective Time Management - Dec '14
  • Everything in its Place: Getting Organized - Dec '14

Timeline

Payroll Clerk II

P.G. County Public Schools
12.2006 - Current

Accounting Coordinator

NCRIC Group, Inc.
12.2004 - 02.2005

Payroll Analyst III

Georgetown University
07.1997 - 05.2004

Payroll Analyst II

07.1995 - 07.1997

Payroll Analyst I

06.1993 - 07.1995

Paraprofessional

P.G. County Public Schools
- 12.2006

Computer Programming -

Programming System Institute, MD

Computer Science -

PG Community College

PayTrain Mastery Payroll Course -

PG Community College

PayTrain Fundamentals Payroll Course -

PG Community College

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