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Sara Freeman

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Dependable and detail-oriented professional adept at quickly identifying and resolving operational issues, implementing new processes and providing exemplary customer service. Possesses excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pay and Time Operations Associate

J.P. Morgan Chase & Company
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilize HCM, Answer Key, ServiceNow and Microsoft Office suite to verify, calculate, and notify employees/former employees of overpayments
  • Complete calculation by using amounts due versus amounts paid in order to determine the correct amount overpaid, including tax and deduction differences
  • Process manual checks according to established protocol
  • Process check deposits according to established SOP
  • Complete balance adjustments and W2 corrections for repayment of overpaid wages according to established SOP
  • Prioritize multiple tasks in fast-paced, constantly evolving environment in order to meet deadlines as assigned
  • Manage deceased payment cases
  • Work with colleagues and provide support to complete tasks cooperatively.
  • Manage cases, perform in-depth research, identify resources for providing information, follow through to obtain information, and resolve cases efficiently and thoroughly
  • Collaborate with other departments to establish smooth implementation of operational processes and procedures.
  • Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high satisfaction rates while minimizing escalations, while monitoring the Escalation Mailbox.
  • Open and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Participate in process mapping exercises to identify bottlenecks, proposing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity in order to update current SOPs and improve efficiency.
  • Complete daily logs for management review.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Payroll Clerk

Columbus City Schools
10.2017 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day processing of payroll for approximately 1000 employees of varying job classifications.
  • Calculate wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies. Maintained efficient internal accounting controls, adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
  • Work closely with Budget department to ensure employees are paid from proper funding sources (i.e

Grants, general funding, etc)

  • Extensive use of Kronos Workforce Central and Workforce Ready timekeeping system, with daily activities generated reports to track employee time and attendance, audit trails, and time adjustments.
  • Processed voids and reissues, created non-sufficient funds (NSF) list and made salary changes in payroll
  • Perform annual payroll audit; and process payroll year-end and reconciliation tasks
  • Audit forms and other documents for compliance with external regulations and internal policies and procedures
  • Monitors and assists in managing internal controls within the department
  • Process employee retirements, resignations, and terminations weekly and related payroll functions
  • Conduct Kronos training for new time keepers and approvers within the district
  • Review payroll edit reports for errors and inconsistencies
  • Make corrections as needed and/or coordinate efforts with supervisors and administrators to obtain pertinent information for making corrections.


Office Manager

Auto Outlet, LLC
10.2012 - 10.2017
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns .
  • Manage day-to-day operations in busy car dealership with 2 subordinates
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Manage website and maintain inventory online
  • Prepare sales paperwork in accordance with company and DMV policies
  • Prepare and deliver bank deposits
  • Assist co-workers with vehicle preparation, lot maintenance, and sales goals
  • Maintain filing of customer records in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
  • Collect payments from customers
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite, proprietary dealer software (Frazier), and other computer systems for data entry, record keeping, customer contact, document creation, etc
  • Use of office machines such as fax machine, scanner, copier, printer, multi-line phone system, etc
  • Prepare payroll for submission to business owner and accountant.

Education

High School Diploma - College preparatory diploma with specialization in science.

Northland High School
06.2004

Skills

  • Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite & Spreadsheet Management

  • Operational Efficiency

  • Strong Problem Solver

  • Organizational Skills

  • Highly adaptable

  • Detail oriented

Timeline

Pay and Time Operations Associate

J.P. Morgan Chase & Company
01.2023 - Current

Payroll Clerk

Columbus City Schools
10.2017 - Current

Office Manager

Auto Outlet, LLC
10.2012 - 10.2017

High School Diploma - College preparatory diploma with specialization in science.

Northland High School
Sara Freeman