JULIE KEY
Centennial,CO
Summary
Experienced with managing comprehensive accounts payable functions and payroll operations while ensuring timely and accurate payments. Utilizes strong analytical skills to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial integrity. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in financial operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll & AP Specialist
City of Greenwood Village
04.2025 - Current
- Administer biweekly payroll in UKG for 300+ employees including exempt, non-exempt, police and city council to complete accuracy
- Partner with Human Resources while supporting the processing of employee deductions, benefits and other earnings
- Organize, process and maintain W-2 and 1099 tax records for accuracy and timeliness
- Provide training and support to employees regarding their tax information and direct deposit bank accounts
- Administer and maintain employees purchasing cards using Wells One Expense Manager
- Conduct regular reviews of vendor contracts to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable payment terms.
- Train new employees on accounts payable procedures and software usage leading to increased departmental efficiency.
- Lead initiatives to upgrade ACH systems while enhancing overall operational effectiveness of AP functions and supporting a 20% increase in timely payments to vendors.
- Maintain financial files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
Accounting Technician
City of Greenwood Village
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed Accounts Payable processes including maintenance of vendor files and W-9's in the financial system and year-end 1099 process
- Developed training materials for new employees, improving onboarding processes for the accounting department.
- Maintained accounts receivable files and reconciled subsidiary ledger at month-end in accordance with GAAP as well as internal controls
- Monitored capital assets acquisitions and disposals and updates on inventory
- Assisted with month-end closing including entering journal entries
- Provided backup support for monies received from department deposits and daily cash close-out
- Supported and backed-up the Payroll Specialist
Accounts Payable Specialist
Denver Public Schools
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed over 200 invoices and suppliers within a weekly check-run basis
- Worked closely with purchasing buyers to make sure the Denver Public Schools supplier guidelines are upheld
- Maintained good relationships with suppliers, staff, managers and team
- Reimbursed employees for expenses such as mileage, supplies, parking, per diem and transportation using Oracle Cloud
- Trained employees who need assistance with entering their own expenses
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Colorado Academy
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations
- Processed payroll for over 350 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Worked closely with Human Resources Manager to onboard new employees and mentor new staff
- Worked with supervisors to help calculate payroll based on Workers Compensation and employee benefits
- Worked closely with the Controller to maintain journal entries, provide tuition-based information to CFO, update reports and enter data for students and faculty
- Accurately maintained benefit codes and correct deductions and limits in the payroll system
- Utilized advanced skills to run ad hoc reports, find demographic information, train employees to utilize ERP system via the self-service portal and provide training information to new and established employees
- Entered journal entries to complete accuracy and assist with month-end close
- Managed annual W-2 processing and assisted Accounts Payable Specialist with processing 1099 information
Accounting Trainer Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
07.2012 - 09.2021
- Served as the primary authority figure for training to over 300 district employees on the operation of Lawson ERP system
- Curated 100% workflow and process improvement within 8 years as assessed by upper management
- Author of over 50 training materials and handbooks for staff, supervisors, management and principals
- Researched three-way and four-way matching of invoices in collaboration with Accounts Payable, Purchasing and vendors
- Collaborated with all centralized District-level departments to ensure workflow processes are streamlined and accurate
- Provided bi-monthly training to 150 card holders within in the Purchasing Card Program to ensure regulations are met with stakeholders
- Conducted meetings with the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager to constantly improve training
- Communicated the implementation of the Oracle ERP system and managed training to over 350 end users and administrators within multiple phases
Payroll Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
06.2006 - 07.2012
- Processed payroll for over 9,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
- Ensured accurate processing Form W-2 tax documents and assisted employees with proper tax calculations
- Improved school’s use of payroll timesheets by 75% in 6 years through overhauling processes and procedures to ensure future success in the Payroll Department
- Calculated payroll taxes, PERA percentages and Medicare amounts
- Served as the authority figure for approximately 126 separate wage garnishments, tax levies and family support orders
- Maintained and updated Cherry Creek Schools Payroll website using SharePoint
- Worked closely with Accounts Payable to identify contracted and salaried employees and ensure proper processing of both
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications, Minor in Spanish
American University, School of Communications
Washington, DC05.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
- Skilled in managing ERP systems
- 1099 and W-2 processing
- Financial audit assistance
- Proficient in GAAP compliance
- Financial internal controls
- Workflow optimization
Certification
- Working towards FPC- January-April 2026
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Payroll & AP Specialist
City of Greenwood Village
04.2025 - Current
Accounting Technician
City of Greenwood Village
09.2023 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Denver Public Schools
12.2022 - 09.2023
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Colorado Academy
10.2021 - 11.2022
Accounting Trainer Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
07.2012 - 09.2021
Payroll Specialist
Cherry Creek School District
06.2006 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications, Minor in Spanish
American University, School of Communications