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Valerie Bruce

Valerie Bruce

Administrative Professional
Luling,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Tax Analyst

Crescent
Metairie, Louisiana
09.2019 - Current
  • Advised internal partners on adherence to federal and state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory arenas for relevant tax issues and updated management to facilitate informed decisions.
  • Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
  • Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
  • Maintained database of federal and state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.
  • Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
  • Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
  • Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
  • Prepared all federal and state income tax paperwork for extensions and returns.
  • Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
  • Recommended financial solutions in relation to tax implications.
  • Kept case data and contact information up to date to expedite proceedings.
  • Reviewed established accounting systems and historical information to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing methods and controls.
  • Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.
  • Assisted department manager in planning and execution of short-term and longer term goals and objectives.

Payroll and Human Resource Director

Southern Automotive Group
Slidell, Louisiana
10.2016 - 09.2019
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
  • Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program.
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
  • Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Led payroll production for 5 locations.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Payroll and Human Resource Clerk

Bryan Automotive Group
Metairie, Louisiana
04.2013 - 10.2016
  • Distributed, accepted and processed employment applications to pre-screen and schedule follow-up interviews.
  • Responded to incoming phone calls and handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Prepared billings, paychecks, invoices, payments and other recurring transactions and obtained appropriate approvals and authorizations.
  • Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
  • Sent, retrieved and reviewed results from background screening contractor and determined if applicant met eligibility requirements for employment.
  • Processed and accurately recorded new hires, terminations, transfers and promotions into HRIS.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Updated employee banking records when it was necessary.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Processed wage garnishments and child support.
  • Researched and resolved time discrepancies.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.

Administrative Office Clerk

Gregg Orr Automotive Group
Shreveport, Louisiana
06.2005 - 02.2013
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
  • Managed tax drawers, resolved variances and filed company receipts.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Received and processed paperwork for titles, new license plates and renewals.
  • Verified and analyzed free-and-clear title issues, odometer readings and VIN numbers to finalize sales deals.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Collected taxes and fees, submitted payments and issued receipts.
  • Arranged payoff checks for trade-ins and new vehicles.
  • Prepared tax and title documents to submit legal transfer work to DMV.
  • Entered title and vehicle information into database.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tioga High School
Tioga, LA
09.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Tax Compliance

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Quote

"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, ' I used everything you gave me.' "
Erma Bombeck

Timeline

Sr. Tax Analyst

Crescent
09.2019 - Current

Payroll and Human Resource Director

Southern Automotive Group
10.2016 - 09.2019

Payroll and Human Resource Clerk

Bryan Automotive Group
04.2013 - 10.2016

Administrative Office Clerk

Gregg Orr Automotive Group
06.2005 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Tioga High School
09.2001 - 05.2005

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