Meledje Clovis Essis has over 10 years of experience in accounting, payroll, and human resources. She holds a Master's degree in Global Business Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Currently she works as a Payroll Benefit Administrator at Whole Foods Market, where she oversees payroll for over 350 employees.

1. MELEDJE CLOVIS ESSIS
2295 2nd
avenue apt 2a, New York NY 10035
Meledjeessis@gmail.com ● 347-725-2500
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Global Business Finance, Brooklyn College, CUNY –December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE - January 2010
Urban Development Management Certificate COLLEGE MODERNE DESCARTES - January 2002
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Whole Foods Market,New York September 2010 – Present
Payroll Benefit Administrator (2014-present)
 Assist in the development and execution of the North Region Recruiting program, which includes posting
open positions, managing resumes, screening applicants, interviewing, and hiring/onboarding
 Administers biweekly payroll for over 350 employees.
 Processes employee changes (transfers, promotions, bonus, separation)
 Audits time and attendance system for integrity.
 Verifies payroll correctness and distributes paychecks.
 Assist with any team member concerns and requests.
 Perform all duties associated with payroll, new hire, transfer, and termination paperwork with accuracy and
ensure all deadlines are met.
 Audit payroll reports and make corrections as necessary.
 Set up and maintain personnel and other employment files including storage of old files.
 Monitor Team Member benefit eligibility.
 Respond to all payroll inquiries, garnishments, loan verifications and similar requests in a timely
manner.
 Complete, process, and store all applicable paperwork related to new hires, job dialogues, leaves of
absence, workers compensation, and any other personnel related paperwork
 Create and post job requisitions and manage candidates through the applicant tracking system
including extending offers, initiating background checks, processing hires, and dispositioning
candidates
 Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the job
 Escalate issues to Team Member Services, as appropriate
Accountant Supervisor (2010-2014)
 Prepare daily cash deposit
 Verify and consolidate over 100 cashiers daily work into a daily deposit
 Reconcile account balance including cash, debit/credit transaction for the entire store
 Review report and research discrepancies on outstanding invoice
 Check vendor statements for all order
 Map and balance general ledger
 Trained and supervise new employees regarding accounting procedures
 Reconciled account payable and receivable

2. Helen Keller International New York, NY June 2010 - December 2010
Junior Accounting Intern,
 Prepared and reviewed contracts, policies, and procedures
 Revised/Translated grants from French to English
 Prepared/Reviewed journal entries
 Assisted senior staff with the closing of fiscal year, and audit processes
 Updated vendor’s contracts and listing
 Provided financial and technical support to field accountants
 Updated W-9 and 1099 information sheets for employee and vendor
 Review expenses
KPMG New York, NY
Intern Auditor June 2009- August 2009
 Assisting in carrying out quality audit and other assurance services to clients in a specific industry sector.
 Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners
 Identify performance improvement opportunities
 Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.
Unlimited Marketing Solution- New York, NY June 2008 - December 2010
Business Analyst,
• Perform tasks with a view to gather data pertaining to industry, company and customer trends
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative date to uncover competition and industry information
• Assist business analysis teams in gathering and analyzing project requirements and transferring this
information to other departments
• Provide support to the business analysis team in preparing business plans and strategies
• Handle a variety of project planning and coordination and information system analysis tasks
• Write technical reports and manuals for the benefit of end user
• Perform evaluation on newly set up system resources
• Develop detailed reports on market research initiatives and provide ideas on how this research fits into
current projects
• Provide support to the promotional team by organizing and creating awareness programs
• Design workflow charts and write requirements for system changes
• Implement modifications to existing projects in a bid to improve systems
• Assist business analysis teams in monitoring project processes and resolving issues along the way
• Write and publish progress reports, identify project milestones and recommend needed modifications
• Assist the communication department in developing rapport with existing and new customers with a view
to increase sales
SKILLS
Computer:Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Outlook and Financial Edge. Microsoft Dynamic Navigator, Saga, Pragma,
People soft, Kronos; Concur, FileBridge, Workday, Equifax, Tableau, Guardian, Success factor,Risk console
Language: English and French (fluent)
Award: “Best Student Ever Award” for demonstrating exceptional ethical reasoning, Critical thinking and
communication skills. December 2016 (Brooklyn College)
Volunteer Experience
Bowery Mission