VALERIE SALAS
Sunland Park,NM
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional with a friendly demeanor and bilingual proficiency, excelling in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing situations while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional results. Strong interpersonal skills foster effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams. Committed to contributing to team success through dedication and a proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Paychex Inc
Rochester, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Managed a portfolio of 210 business clients, providing comprehensive support across accounting and administrative functions.
- Responded to client inquiries with timely and accurate information regarding financial matters, tax obligations, and business operations.
- Assisted with tax preparation and compliance, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Processed payroll for multiple clients, including calculating wages, handling deductions, and ensuring accurate and timely disbursements.
- Managed wage garnishments in compliance with legal requirements.
- Oversaw time and attendance systems, ensuring accurate tracking of employee hours and integration with payroll processes.
- Handled high-volume incoming emails and phone calls, delivering professional customer service and resolving issues efficiently.
- Maintained organized records, prioritized tasks effectively, and supported overall office operations to ensure smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
Payroll Specialist
Fred Loya Insurance Agency
El Paso, TX
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Process payroll for 3,200 employees on a weekly and biweekly bases
- Process termination payrolls 3 times a week
- Answer and set up garnishment for employees in payroll system
- Kronos software
- VOE’s
- Help with employee benefits
- Update records by reviewing and entering exemptions, deductions, bank information, and any payroll related information
- Prepare pay by verifying time records: payroll closing and sending of direct deposit files
- Prepare the quarterly sales incentives for payroll
- Reporting of new hires
- Prepare and pay payroll taxes for state withholding
- Assist with quarterly tax filings (State unemployment, Form 941, Form 940)
- Ensure that appropriate information is applied as it relates to leaves of absence and terminations
- Ensures verifications of employments are completed timely
Payroll Coordinator
DMDickason
El Paso, TX
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Process payrolls/certified payrolls
- Reportes certified payrolls on paper form and electronically
- Print checks
- Darwin/Darwin 10 Software
- W4 changes
- Enrollment Packets
Hr/Payroll Clerk
PSM Plus
El Paso, TX
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Process payroll
- Print checks
- Darwin/Darwin 10 software/ADP (Pay plus)
- HR (I9 and W4)
- Enrollment packets
- Employee handbooks
- Labor release forms
Teledate Rep
ADP
El Paso, TX
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Process payroll Northern and Southern California clients
- AS400 software
- Process 84 to 105 payrolls a day
Production Office
Azar Nuts
El Paso, TX
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Production office:
- Release tickets for pallets to be loaded in trailers
- Complete and close orders
- Make and release pick tickets
- Inventory adjustments
- Receptionist:
- Answer phones doe five different companies (Azar Nuts, DC, Franklin Connections, Elamex, and Sunrise Confections)
- Switchboard with 99 lines
- Invoices
- Place important correspondence in envelopes
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
El Paso, TX
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Store deposits
- Balancing of tills
- Open and closing of store
- Stock count/On hand adjustments/Damages
- Cashier
- Customer service
- Stocking
- Unloading trucks
Sales Associate
MJM Shoes
El Paso, TX
07.2000 - 03.2003
- Customer service
- Cashiering
- Stock
- Markdowns using Telxon gun
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
El Paso, TX
11.2000 - 08.2001
- Customer service
- Cashiering
- Stock sales floor
Hostess
Tony Romas
El Paso, TX
04.2000 - 10.2000
- Greeted customers
- Seated customers
- Served drinks
- Cashiering
- Takeout orders
Office Clerk
Savane International
Santa Teresa, NM
07.2000 - 09.2000
- Invoices
- Faxes
- Copies
- Separated tickets for production floor
- Data entry
Education
Bachelors of Science -
University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM11-2013
Associate - Associates of Arts in Heath Care
University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM08-2013
High school or equivalent - G.E.D
Dona Ana
Sunland Park, NM03-2001
Skills
- Payroll Processing - 18 years
- Payroll - 18 years
- Cashiering - 5 years
- Customer Service - 10 years
- Customer service - 10 years
- Account management 5 years
- Client relationship management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Account Manager
Paychex Inc
05.2022 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Fred Loya Insurance Agency
04.2017 - 05.2022
Payroll Coordinator
DMDickason
04.2013 - 04.2017
Hr/Payroll Clerk
PSM Plus
06.2011 - 02.2013
Teledate Rep
ADP
08.2007 - 07.2010
Production Office
Azar Nuts
05.2006 - 09.2006
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
05.2003 - 04.2005
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
11.2000 - 08.2001
Sales Associate
MJM Shoes
07.2000 - 03.2003
Office Clerk
Savane International
07.2000 - 09.2000
Hostess
Tony Romas
04.2000 - 10.2000
Associate - Associates of Arts in Heath Care
University of Phoenix
High school or equivalent - G.E.D
Dona Ana
Bachelors of Science -
University of Phoenix