Tara Len Wilson

• Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
• Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

• Maintained detailed records of all financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments of invoices.
• Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Prepared accounting information, producing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles.
• Developed monthly closing procedures to ensure timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Owned balance sheet accounts, researching and clearing outstanding transactions.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements, budgets, and other reports to assess accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
• Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
• Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
• Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
• Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
• Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
• Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
• Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
• Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
• Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
• Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.

• Assisted with recruitment efforts by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and preparing offer letters.
• Coordinated and facilitated initial benefits orientation and new associate orientation.
• Created job descriptions for open positions in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Developed and maintained personnel records, including onboarding and offboarding documentation, payroll information, and performance reviews.
• Implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Maintained accurate records of attendance tracking systems and leave requests.
• Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, complaints, and terminations.
• Conducted employee orientations to introduce new hires to company policies, benefits, and culture.
• Cultivated relationships with external vendors who provided specialized HR services.
• Ensured timely filing of all required quarterly and annual tax returns related to payroll taxes.
• Assisted external auditors by providing requested documents during audits.
• Expertly managed confidential employee records while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Processed garnishments, terminations, new hires, retroactive payments, overtime calculations., accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinated with Human Resources team members to ensure accuracy of employee information for payroll processing.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in human resources management practices.
• Trained staff on proper use of the company's timekeeping system.
• Researched changes in employment law regulations affecting payroll operations and incorporated into existing processes accordingly.
• Provided detailed explanations of earnings statements to employees upon request.
• Resolved workplace issues in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.
• Recruited and onboarded new employees, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws regarding all aspects of Human Resources management.
• Developed and implemented effective employee engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment.
• Created job descriptions and conducted job analysis to determine necessary qualifications for positions.
• Prepared reports related to recruitment efforts, retention rates, absences, payroll costs.
• Advised senior management on best practices for human resources policies and procedures.
• Explained business rules and regulations via employee handbook.
• Maintained accurate records of personnel-related data using HR software systems such as ADP Workforce Now or Oracle PeopleSoft HCM Suite.
• Analyzed data related to staff performance and turnover rate to identify areas of improvement.
• Answered incoming calls promptly, providing information or transferring calls as necessary.

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• Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
• Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
• Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.
• Processed and prepared documents such as business or government forms and expense reports.

• Organized files and records systematically ensuring easy access when needed.
• Answered telephones to give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls.
• Provided HR guidance and support to management on employee-related issues, including performance management, disciplinary action, terminations, and policy interpretation.
• Organized training sessions for new staff members on topics such as workplace safety procedures and company policies.
• Developed recruitment strategies for sourcing qualified job candidates through online postings, social media campaigns, job fairs, universities and other relevant sources.
• Managed onboarding processes for new hires including paperwork completion and orientation activities.
• Facilitated team building exercises among employees to foster a positive work environment.
• Analyzed causes of turnover and suggested approaches to drive improvements in employee retention.
• Answered questions regarding 401K plan, vacation and benefits.
• Collaborated with corporate talent acquisition team on recruitment efforts.
• Participated in weekly staff meetings and met with management to review progress and status of various issues.
• Conducted investigations for employee complaints and concerns to determine resolutions.