Debra Lozano
Email: abh2ef@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 210-
v SUMMARY
Ambitious, Organized, Certified Payroll, looking for a
company where I can be a key team member, making an important
contribution to the financial health and strategy of a
growing company.
v WORK HISTORY
2001-6/17/2010 Senior Payroll Specialist
. Prepare and process multi state weekly, bi-weekly, and
monthly payroll for over 2000 employees
. Prepare International payroll weekly
. Reviews, analyzes and verify payroll reports and documents
for accuracy; make necessary adjustments or corrections
through journal entries or other established procedures.
. Evaluate data pertaining to cost and time to manage budget.
. Calculate and report retro pay and other out of cycle
payments accurately
. Review and reconcile payroll tax returns
. Advise, interpret and provide direction to management and
staff on payroll rules and procedures, Federal, state and
local laws and regulations involving payroll.
. Inspect and review registers and standard reports to
determine and correct out of balance conditions
. Ensure internal controls are implemented, monitored,
followed and evaluated for effectiveness and satisfy
compliance standards
. Reconcile payroll and other balance sheet accounts
. Accurately answer employees questions on all payroll
related deductions, pre-tax benefits, withholdings,
vacation/sick time, garnishments, etc.
. Reconcile monthly bank account
. Research all payroll discrepancies
. Research, analyze, and prepare weekly labor/cost analysis
report
. Research and implement multi state payroll laws and
regulations
. Prepare complex reports as needed by management
2000-2001 Staff Accountant, San Antonio Area Foundation
Assist the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Accountant in providing all
financial services.
Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts
Review general ledger accounts and prepare and adjust journal entries
Prepare and transmit Wire Transfers
Accounts Payable
Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
Prepare financial spreadsheet for accounts payable.
Reconcile Grant Expense and Operating bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Reconcile all Trust bank accounts
Maintain and reconcile Petty Cash account
1996-2000 Sales Accountant, Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.
Provide daily cash management and sales calculations for over 200
cafeterias and research all cash discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable and Collections.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Research bank discrepancies and correspond with Bank Trustees.
Calculate and submit sales and state taxes for out of state cafeterias on a
monthly basis.
1990-1996 Payroll/Human Resources, Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.
Conduct all phases of payroll/human resources for over 3,000 employees
Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports
Research and submit verification letters of employees work history
Implement and calculate weekly employee garnishments
1988-1990 Bookkeeper, San Antonio Museum Association
Reconciled and maintained daily receipts
Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable
Maintained A/R and A/P records
Perform month-end closings
Posted journal entries
Organized and improved recording system.
v EDUCATION
DOL Compliances 2009
Non-Resident Employee W/H Taxes, 2009
Security in Payroll, 2008
Time Management,2008
Payroll Tax Laws and Regulations, 2008
Exempt/Non Exempt Travel Pay, Lorman Education, 2008
Payroll Essentials, 2007
Wage & Hour Summit, 2006
Payroll Management, Rockhurst Unv. 2006
Certified Payroll Professional, 2005
Nonprofit Management, UTSA, 2000
UTSA 1988-1990
San Antonio College, 1981-1983