Nery Solis
Wheeling
Summary
Bilingual administrative professional with proven track record in educational environments. Skilled in managing office operations, coordinating schedules, and maintaining accurate records. Strong focus on collaboration, ensuring smooth communication and effective teamwork. Highly adaptable with reputation for reliability and achieving results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Community High School District 94
West Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Managed payroll processing for over 300 employees, ensuring accurate wage, bonus, and deduction calculations.
- Supported timely payment of employee wages.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before payroll processing to prevent discrepancies.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping issues efficiently.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by analyzing timesheets and production data.
- Maintained comprehensive employee records, including new hires and terminations.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Generated various payroll reports for pension plans and benefits administration.
AP Clerk/ Payroll Specialist/ Building Secretary
Community Consolidated School District 21
Wheeling, IL
02.2018 - 03.2025
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
- Handled accounts payable and payment processing.
- Entered data into the accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
- Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to the payroll process.
- Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or deductions.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Processed payroll for over 800 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies such as 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
- Coordinated with HR to ensure accurate employee data for payroll processing.
- Created payroll-related reports for pension plans, insurance, and other benefits.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper grammar rules for both English and Spanish languages.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while providing interpreting services in difficult situations.
- Facilitated communication between English and Spanish-speaking parties in both verbal and written forms.
- Assisted the Principal and school nurse with various tasks.
- Managed daily office operations and ensured efficient communication between staff, parents, and students.
- Coordinated scheduling for school events, meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained student records and ensured compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and school protocols.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with families to enhance community engagement.
- Oversaw inventory management of office supplies, ensuring adequate resources for daily operations.
- Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the front office by greeting visitors professionally and addressing their inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated substitute teacher placements to minimize disruptions in classroom instruction.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in handling a wide range of administrative tasks as needed to support the overall needs of the school community.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Yucatan
Merida, Mexico07.2005
Skills
- Translation accuracy
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Payroll administration and processing
- Data entry and accounts payable
- Customer service and effective communication
- Attention to detail and team collaboration
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Strong organization
Accomplishments
Completed IASBO's Support Professional's Program.
Certification
IASBO Support Professional Certificate
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Community High School District 94
03.2025 - 05.2025
AP Clerk/ Payroll Specialist/ Building Secretary
Community Consolidated School District 21
02.2018 - 03.2025
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Yucatan