Holly Bernhardt

Holly Bernhardt is the regional payroll manager at the High Desert Education Service District. Holly has been in this position for 16 years and 11 months, during which time they have been responsible for Entering information for all employees, based on both employment contracts and timesheets, for payment in the payroll system, including pay amount, pay schedule, deductions, leave schedules, and other data as required. Reviewing and reconciling multiple reports for accuracy before and after payroll processing. Processing payroll, check preparation, direct deposit files, positive pay files, federal and state tax remittances, PERS monthly, quarterly and year end payments and reports, insurance reports, payments for medical, dental, life, accident and disability, remittances for 403(b) plans and other voluntary deductions including tracking all plans. Maintaining well-organized files and archival records to meet regulatory and audit requirements. Providing accurate electronic remittance of Federal and State payroll taxes (EFTPS transfer), assisting in preparation of scheduled Federal, State and SAIF reports. Maintaining accurate 403 (b), 457, TSA, ROTH, IRA and other employee volunteer deductions accounting and reporting. Generating and distributing annual W-2's. Tracking and calculating all Section 125 insurance and cafeteria plans. Researching accounting entries to answer questions and making recommendations for accounting corrections. Demonstrating professional competence in the use of the English language, both written and oral. Contributing to a positive work environment with a cooperative attitude. Bringing issues to the attention of Director of Financial Services and other staff members to quickly find a joint solution. Handling office equipment with proficiency and precision to reflect the quality standards of the ESD. Making appropriate judgments about work priorities and quality with minimal supervision. Adhering to regulatory and audit requirements. Respecting and maintaining confidential information in all situations.

Holly Bernhardt has a Bachelor of Science from Linfield College in Business Management and a transfer from Central Oregon Community College in Business.