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Shannon Chance

Katy,Texas

Summary

Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience at Katy Independent School District, excelling in payroll accounting and employee relations. Proven track record in implementing efficient payroll systems and ensuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements. Adept at training staff and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in streamlined payroll processes and improved accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

Katy Independent School District
08.2021 - 06.2025

1. Assist in the processing of payroll cycles, such as:

a. Coordination of deadlines with other departments and organizations.

b. Balancing of pay and deduction totals and correction of errors.

c. Assist with Kronos interface duties as assigned to include comparability of data between the Aesop and Kronos systems.

2. Process pay adjustments for district employees on extended sick leave. Implemented Time Clock Plus August 2024

3. Calculate and verify the accuracy of district employees’ pay and adjustments from Personnel Actions and other documentation.

4. Process and validate the data for the semi-monthly payrolls, including submitting the ACH file to the bank and printing payroll checks and advice.

5. Input other types of payroll data such as deductions and direct deposits (ACH).

6. Assist coworkers with other payroll duties such as TRS Reporting, check preparation, salary verification, and employee questions.

7. Assist with annual W-2 wage reporting, and new school year start-up processing.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Payroll Specialist

Katy Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2021

1. Assist in the processing of payroll cycles, such as:

a. Coordination of deadlines with other departments and organizations.

b. Balancing of pay and deduction totals and correction of errors.

c. Calculation and pay adjustments for long-term substitutes.

d. Assist with Kronos interface duties as assigned to include comparability of data between the Aesop and Kronos systems.

2. Process pay adjustments for district employees on extended sick leave.

3. Calculate and verify the accuracy of district employees’ pay and adjustments from Personnel Actions and other documentation.

4. Process and validate the data for the semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, including submitting the ACH file to the bank and printing payroll checks and advice.

5. Input other types of payroll data such as deductions and direct deposits (ACH).

6. Assist coworkers with other payroll duties such as TRS Reporting, check preparation, salary verification, and employee questions.

7. Assist with annual W-2 wage reporting, and new school year start-up processing.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Front Desk Clerk

Katy Independent School District
09.2017 - 08.2018

-Greet and assist vendors and district personnel

- Receive, process, and distribute departmental mail

- Route phone calls to appropriate business office personal

- Assist with document filling and the preparation of checks for mailing

- Assist in entering direct deposit (ACH) information, teacher union dues, and other various payroll data for district employees

- Assist co-workers with other payroll duties such as salary verifications, employee questions and check sealing and distribution

- Serve as building point of contact for courier services

- Assist campus personnel and other staff members to resolve problems

- Other duties as assigned


Assistant Preschool Director

Faith West Academy
08.2010 - 05.2017

August 2010-May 2013

Lead Teacher 3 and 4 Year Olds

- Responsible for the implementation and creativity of established preschool curriculum, directed and delegated responsibilities to teacher aides

- Developed excellent rapport with parents and administration


August 2013-August 2017

Preschool Assist Director

-Manage and assist seven classroom teachers: maintain and distribute curriculum, order supplies, record attendance, substitute when needed, create and organize events for preschoolers, participate in morning and afternoon carpool


-Office management: follow and enforce Childcare Minimum Standards, contact for parent inquiries for current and potential students, assist in maintaining and updating student files



Education

Katy High School
Katy

Skills

  • Payroll accounting
  • Employee relations
  • Payroll training
  • Recordkeeping requirements

Timeline

Senior Payroll Specialist

Katy Independent School District
08.2021 - 06.2025

Payroll Specialist

Katy Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2021

Front Desk Clerk

Katy Independent School District
09.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Preschool Director

Faith West Academy
08.2010 - 05.2017

Katy High School