LINDA OLSON
**** ** **** ****** • Plantation, FL 33317 • 954-***-**** • Email: abhg9f@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position working with payroll and time and attendance systems as a member of a team that
will utilize my experience and skills to add value to their organization.
Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• Ceridian and ADP eTime (based on Kronos) time and attendance systems
• ReportSmith Report Writer (based on Crystal Reports)
• Mainframe and Server Applications
• Adobe Acrobat
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Education
University of Wisconsin Center Marinette, Wisconsin
ASSOCIATE DEGREE--COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE RECEIVED MAY 1998
work experience
Payrolls Plus Davie, Florida
Payroll Specialist August 2009 -- Present
• Process payrolls for multiple companies in accordance with individual company policy and government
regulations.
• Reconcile bank accounts for clients.
• Set up new clients on system, upload employee information.
• Set up accruals for vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Review IRS notices and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot problems with general ledger, reports, payrolls, and take corrective action.
• Invoice clients for processing payrolls and tax reports.
• Convert clients to new software.
• Process and verify quarterly reports; efile Florida quarterly employment reports and on line.
Kids in Distress Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Volunteer April 2009 – Present
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.
• File all reports in appropriate manner.
Unemployed January 2009-August 2009
Tyco Safety Products - Ansul Inc. Marinette, Wisconsin & Boca Raton, Florida
Sr. Payroll Administrator March 2004 – January 2009
• Project manager for implementation of time and attendance system.
• Develop user documentation and quick reference guides for time and attendance system.
• Conduct training sessions for employees.
• Maintain controls on payroll system and reconcile all payrolls to ensure employees are paid accurately.
• Develop and generate reports using ReportSmith report writer.
• Respond to inquiries from management, employees, and government agencies.
• Calculate vacation accruals for all employees and maintain controls on other leave time.
• Calculate benefit bases for employees.
• Compile information for worker comp, unemployment, and other audits.
• Calculate taxable portion of employee use of company provided automobiles.
City of Green Bay Green Bay, Wisconsin
Financial Systems Project Coordinator June 2001 – March 2004
• Configure and implement Ceridian time and attendance system.
• Develop and coordinate interfaces between time and attendance and payroll systems.
• Post and balance payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Develop user manuals and training programs and conduct training for employees.
• Prepare annual employee budget reports and information for union negotiations.
• Research laws, regulations, and union contract provisions and implement required changes into time and
attendance system and assist with implementing required payroll changes.
• Establish methods for calculations of special back pay issues
• Develop procedures and complete set up of payroll system to electronically transmit child support payments,
W-2’s, and direct deposit deductions.
• Provide support to the assistant finance director/comptroller with special projects.
• Write ad hoc payroll and general ledger reports.
Ansul, Inc. Marinette, Wisconsin
Payroll Supervisor July 1983 - June 2001
• Process weekly and supplemental payrolls for 1000 employees in a multi-state environment, ensuring payments
are in compliance with all taxing authorities and established controls and guidelines.
• Develop procedures to implement new payroll policies and incorporate policies and employees from newly
acquired companies into the payroll system.
• Write policies and procedures for the payroll department and develop training manuals and user documentation.
• Read, analyze, and interpret company payroll and benefit policies, government regulations, legal documents,
and payroll system documentation.
• Provide payroll information and analysis as requested by legal entities, financial institutions, management, and
internal and external auditors.
• Prepare, reconcile, and electronically remit 401k, direct deposit, child support, stock deductions, and
employment taxes to the proper authorities accurately and timely to satisfy filing requirements.
• Maintain all related payroll records and controls; ensure the accuracy of each payroll.
• Perform monthly payroll account reconciliations.
• Prepare year-end payroll accruals for general ledger updating.
• Coordinate 401k, 125k, and non-qualified deferred comp administration, ensure plans are in compliance with
legal regulations and company policies.
• Develop method to track “points” system for absenteeism policy.
Assistant Payroll Supervisor November 1974 – July 1983
• Prepare and remit state and local sales and use taxes for all United States entities.
• Maintain sales tax rates.
• Complete wage inquiries from various agencies and management.
• Perform all functions of payroll supervisor and payroll clerk.
Fabricator/Welder March 1972 - November 1974
• Fabricate and weld fire extinguishers and machine parts.
Payroll Clerk June 1969 - March 1972
• Calculate hourly payroll and assist with salary payroll.
• Assist with employment and sales and use taxes.
• Assist in accounts payable department.