Brenda Lafargue
Mission Hills
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll accountant with a proven track record in payroll administration, compliance auditing, and employee record management. Committed to enhancing efficiency through software improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance. Results-driven payroll professional with extensive experience in managing payroll processes and maintaining accurate employee records. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, dedicated to ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and enhancing operational efficiencies. Dedicated payroll accountant known for strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Expertise in processing payroll and addressing employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Ready to leverage skills to drive organizational success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Accountant
KG Facility Solutions
Westminster
07.2024 - Current
- Managed employee records and maintained accurate payroll data files.
- Processed payroll for employees in a timely manner each pay period.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with HR to verify employee timecards and attendance records.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies or issues.
- Assisted in preparing payroll reports for management review and audits.
- Implemented updates to payroll software for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained employee records and updated information in the payroll system.
- Maintained confidential files containing personnel information such as salaries, benefits enrollments.
- Performed year-end activities such as W2s and 1099s processing.
- Calculated bonuses, commissions, sick leave accrual balances, retirement contributions and other special payments as needed.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Prepared journal entries to record changes in payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Facilitated paperwork and processing for new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
- Identified problems, researched root causes and implemented solutions.
- Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
- Assisted with the preparation of quarterly tax returns for all states where company had employees.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Business Owner
Little Bee Academy LLC
Mission Hills
01.2014 - Current
- Supervised children's daily activities in a safe and engaging environment.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate educational programs and activities.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene and nutritional needs during meals.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and concerns.
- Managed conflict resolution among children to promote positive interactions.
- Documented daily observations of children's behavior and development milestones.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
Lab Tech Research
HemaCare
Van Nuys
05.1992 - 10.2018
- Performed quality control checks on blood products to maintain safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management for blood supplies and reagents.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely delivery of blood products.
- Maintained laboratory records and documentation for compliance audits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities performed during shift.
- Assisted with the preparation and delivery of blood products to clinical areas as needed.
- Processed requests from healthcare facilities for specific types of blood products or components.
- Followed up with donors regarding their donations or test results.
- Ensured proper labeling of all collected specimens according to applicable regulations.
- Verified patient identification before releasing any product from the Blood Bank inventory.
- Monitored and maintained inventory of supplies, including anticoagulants, saline, reagents and other materials needed in the collection process.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures while working in the lab environment.
- Reported any discrepancies between collected sample data and patient information immediately.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to changes in industry standards or practices.
- Maintained records of all blood components collected from donors.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge05-2018
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Compliance auditing
- Payroll software management
- Tax return preparation
- Employee record maintenance
- Timecard verification
- Blood product handling
- Inventory management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Data entry accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Laboratory safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety compliance
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Activity planning
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Emergency preparedness
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Safety management
- Organizational skills
- Child assessment
- Child development expertise
- Financial oversight
- Activity coordination
- Infant and toddler care
- Parent engagement
- Parent communication
- Community networking
- First aid and CPR certified
- Curriculum planning
- Nutrition planning
- Adaptability
- Support teachers
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Parental communication
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Early childhood education
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Quality control
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Staff management
- Child psychology
- Problem-solving
- CPR certified
- Toileting and feeding
- Child nutrition understanding
- First aid certification
- Health and safety regulations
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
KG Facility Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Business Owner
Little Bee Academy LLC
01.2014 - Current
Lab Tech Research
HemaCare
05.1992 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Cal State University Northridge