Carrie J. (Angie) Gehman-Fowler, CPP
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Hurst, TX 76053
Senior Payroll Administrator
* General Accounting * Employee Relations *Supervisor
Senior payroll professional with extensive background in all facets of
multi-state payrolls. Experienced with ADP, PeopleSoft and several in-
house systems. Able to support accounting process including accounts
payables and receivables and processing monthly reports and accruals.
Very well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
as well as excellent computer skills. Reliable, self-starter with
willingness to take on new assignments and duties.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Achieved American Payroll Association's Certified Payroll Professional
(CPP) in 2003. Recertified in 2009
. Reorganized payroll department for over 400 employees at Central
Industrial Supply
. Consistently received outstanding performance review and achieved over
20 years service with Tandy Electronics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTONATION SHARED SERVICE CENTER - No Irving, TX 2007-
Present
. Processed multi state auto dealership/collision centers for Co, TX and
WA. Responsible for SM payroll for 7 sites 500+ employees.
. EV5/ADP Reporting functions with ADP Timekeeping system updating
. Strong customer service focus ability required for daily point of
contact for employees/management for each location.
. Administered all payroll deductions, tax levies and garnishments.
CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY - Grand Prairie, Texas
2000-2007
Payroll Supervisor
. Managed semi-monthly and weekly multi-state payroll for over 400
employees through Syteline
. Administered all payroll deductions, tax levies and garnishments
. Maintained all required state and federal tax reports
. Processed all employee expense reports, commission payments and gross
up wages
. Handled 401(k) employee and employer contributions, loan repayments
and provided weekly reports to Plan administrator including wire
transfers of weekly funding
. Performed duties for cash deposits, invoicing and accounts payable
when required
. Prepared all W-2s and 1099s on an annual basis
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY - Los Angeles, California
1997-1999
Payroll Coordinator
. Supervised payroll team ensuring that all department goals and
objectives were achieved on a daily basis
. Developed procedures to reduce cost for accurate and timely processing
of divergent payroll issues to increase accuracy for over 3000
employees
. Developed training procedures and materials for hiring and training of
student employees
. Processed manual staff payroll and Kronos data on a bi-weekly and semi-
monthly basis
. Administered tax exempt and grossed up payrolls for specialized
religious division
MEMTEK PRODUCTS, INC. (MEMOREX) - Santa Fe, California
1991-1997
Payroll Manager and Human Resources Liaison
. Compared profit and loss responsibility for midsize payroll department
. Implemented and supported start up procedures for integrating multiple
payrolls into a unified multi-state ADP format
. Provided human resources support for over 400 employees and ensured
a positive employee environment to reduce cost and turnover rate
. Administered required government reporting including EDD, EEO,
Affirmative Action and 401(b) compliance testing
. Reported 401(k) benefit accruals, maintained workers compensation,
conducted exit interviews and resolved employee issues
. Utilized Excel and Report Writer spreadsheets for senior management of
employee report requests.
TANDY ELECTRONICS (Division of Tandy Corp.) - Fort Worth, Texas
1971-1991
Division Payroll Manager
. Managed payroll department for over 6000 employees worldwide in
manufacturing division
. Developed and established internal control procedures to increase
efficiency and minimize losses
. Received consistent highest rating by internal auditors for accuracy
and compliance
. Administered sub ledger reconciliation, cash deposits and reporting,
labor efficiency reporting, and divisional month end reports
. Merged four acquired company databases to a proprietary payroll system
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST