Tatoune0802
PAYROLL & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
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Detail-oriented business and administrative professional seeking to transition into payroll, with experience reviewing financial and confidential records for accuracy, maintaining compliance-driven documentation, managing deadline-driven workflows, and supporting employees, clients, and cross-functional teams.
Background includes tax preparation, office management, administrative operations, retail management, and school-based records management. Known for accuracy, organization, discretion, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Seeking to bring these strengths to the Payroll Specialist role at Reeves Young.
Experience
Elementary School Counselor - Yargo Elementary School - Winder, GA
(2022-07)
- Maintain confidential student records and compliance-sensitive documentation, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and updated in accordance with school and FERPA requirements.
- Review attendance, academic, and behavioral data to identify inconsistencies, track trends, and coordinate timely follow-up with staff and families.
- Manage multiple recurring deadlines, meetings, reports, interventions, and follow-up activities in a high-volume environment.
- Partner with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to verify information, resolve issues, and maintain accurate records across stakeholders.
- Provide responsive customer service while handling sensitive questions and records with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Senior Tax Associate & Tax Office Manager - Tax Excellence Services
(2013-11 - 2022-04)
- Reviewed and analyzed client financial information and tax documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before filing.
- Double-checked completed tax returns before e-filing, identified discrepancies, and corrected data to reduce errors and support accurate submissions.
- Prepared tax returns, responded to client and agency notices, and maintained organized confidential financial records.
- Managed multiple client deadlines and high-volume workflows during peak filing periods while maintaining attention to detail.
- Trained and supported junior staff on office procedures, documentation standards, customer service, and quality-control expectations.
Assistant Manager - Walgreens
(2006-05 - 2013-07)
- Supported day-to-day store operations, staff coordination, customer service, and completion of time-sensitive administrative responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate records, followed company policies and operational controls, and helped resolve employee and customer issues.
- Balanced competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and supported team accountability, training, and consistent execution of procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling - New York University (2022-05)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Management - Saint Elizabeth College (2007-05)

