BARBARA PAVLOVICH

barbara.pavlovich@gmail.com

PROFILE A highly organized detail-oriented payroll and benefits administrator with experience in multicompany payrolls, COBRA administration, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger account balancing, spreadsheet operations and word processing. Competent in the fields of Credit, Customer Service and Human Resources. A quick-study with excellent communication and teaching skills. Known for combining resourcefulness, critical thinking, flexibility, and initiative to ensure that all deadlines are met. Maintains confidentiality while working independently or as a member of a successful team. Thrives when multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HANNOUSH JEWELERS, SPRINGFIELD, MA Payroll and Benefits Administrator 1995-2012

Administered all aspects of payroll, including new hires, salary updates, garnishments, proper deductions, payroll taxes and W-2s. Most recently used ADP PayExpert. Has also administered payroll using ADP PC Payroll for Windows, as well as Paychex. Runs reports as needed using ADP ReportWriter or ADP Reportsmith. Performs all aspects of benefits administration including insurance reconciliations, COBRA, 401k, FSA and FMLA. Maintains personnel records, writes employment verification letters, computes commissions on a monthly basis, and general ledger account balancing. Works closely with auditors on a quarterly basis demonstrating that all aspects of payroll are done correctly and efficiently. Handles Workers Compensation and State Unemployment Claims. Makes sure that all stores post the most current state and federal posters according to their locations. Many other functions as necessary. Prepared payroll for over 500 employees in 12 states Liaison between insurance companies and employees Responsible for enrolling employees in benefit programs as determined by length of service Became so adept at daily routines that time allowed for helping bookkeeping department Editor of the Hannoush Enterprise newsletter for three years Applied for new state and SUI identification numbers as needed Proficient at Microsoft Office Trained employees to be payroll backup

FARM CREDIT BANKS OF SPRINGFIELD, AGAWAM, MA Staff Accountant/Benefits 1990-1995

1989-1995

Administered payroll using Ceridian, administered all aspects of benefits, and COBRA Administration. Responsible for student loans, member bonds, general ledger account balancing, bank reconciliations and accounts receivable/payable. Maintained an entire general ledger/trial balance for the Springfield District Farm Credit Council.

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Prepared payroll for 600 employees of twelve companies throughout the northeast Commended by supervisor for accuracy and timeliness of benefit balancing and charge-backs Operated the entire student loan PC-based system including report generation, balancing to general ledger, and loan restructuring. Self-taught proficiency in Lotus 123, C-Calc and Excel and Word. Trained both accounting and non-accounting staff to handle staff accountant/benefits responsibilities Loan Accounting Specialist 1989-1990 Recognized for competence resulting in successful acquisition of staff accountant position within six months of hire UNITED TEMPORARIES, SPRINGFIELD, MA Secretary/Clerk 1988-1989

Performed ten-key adding machine calculations, data entry, accurate/timely mail and report distribution, and escrow maintenance at companies such as Dow Jones & Company, Providence Hospital, Phoenix Mutual and Farm Credit Banks of Springfield. Attained full time position with Farm Credit Banks of Springfield. HANNOUSH JEWELERS, CHICOPEE, MA Bookkeeper 1986-1988

Audited daily receipts for eleven stores, computed several monthly reports and assisted in training new store personnel on computer use and balancing procedures. 1992 worked part-time in Credit Department authorizing credit to customers.

EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Briarwood College, Southington, Connecticut CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING Accounting I (Master level) Western New England College 1993