Kristine Pember
@kristinepember
Experienced financial professional specializing in payroll, accounting, and mortgage operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated financial professional with broad experience across banking, payroll, accounting, and mortgage operations, delivering reliable results and strong customer service.
I have led core system conversions, managed payroll for large employee populations, maintained loan pipelines, and supported budget and grant accounting while implementing process improvements and best practices.
I prioritize accuracy, clear communication, and efficiency, and I collaborate with finance leaders to support audits, budgeting, and system administration to drive operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
LEARN
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Oversee purchasing, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets and financial statements; administer district financial software and perform fiscal year rollovers while assisting budget development and audit preparation.
Staff Accountant / Payroll Manager
LEARN
Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Managed biweekly payroll for 350+ employees, prepared quarterly taxes and W-2s, posted AR/deposits, and implemented process improvements across payroll and finance operations.
Mortgage Processor III
Newtown Savings Bank
Oct 2020 - Aug 2023 (2 years 10 months)
Managed a pipeline of 30–85 mortgage files across conventional, construction, CHFA, FHA and HELOC products; pre-underwrote income/assets and communicated status and document needs to customers.
Account Clerk II / Payroll Clerk
Newington Board of Education
Nov 2018 - Oct 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Processed biweekly payroll for 1,000+ employees, prepared state and federal tax reports, reconciled retirement figures, and served as primary payroll contact while supporting benefits and AP functions.
Residential Lending / Secondary Pricing Analyst
Farmington Bank
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018 (5 months)
Maintained PowerSeller hedging data, completed daily hedging reports, made rate change decisions in manager's absence, and assisted in developing secondary market procedures.
Secondary Market Specialist
Farmington Bank
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Managed secondary market rate lock desk, distributed daily mortgage pricing, prepared loans for sale (including FHA/VA), and supported month/quarter-end accounting reports and loan shipments.
Loss Mitigation Representative
Farmington Bank
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years)
Managed delinquency for 20–35 files, conducted collection outreach, performed financial hardship analyses and coordinated loss mitigation solutions including modifications and short sales.
Senior Service Associate
Farmington Bank
May 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Handled 50–100+ daily transactions, supervised and coached tellers, managed cash supply/audits and branch opening/closing tasks while resolving customer service issues.
Teller Supervisor II
TD Bank
Aug 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 9 months)
Performed daily customer transactions, issued debit cards, balanced ATMs and vaults, completed audits and supported head teller duties including branch opening and closing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Supervisory Management
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Supervisory Management, graduating in January 2012.
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