High School Administrator

AMY L. BURNS

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging position where I can utilize my analytical,

technological and problem solving skills to create a career path where

there is room for growth, while helping to achieve the company's long term

goals.

EMPLOYMENT

HJ Heinz LLP - Pittsburgh, PA September 2002

- Present

Payroll Administrator

. Processes weekly and bi-weekly payrolls using ADP Enterprise

payroll systems.

. Utilizes ADP Reporting to create and run complex payroll reports.

. Effectively communicates with ADP team members, field personnel and

various internal departments to resolve issues.

. Analyzes 401K report and researches discrepancies in employee

contributions.

. Reconciliation of quarterly wage and tax registers and W-2's,

researches out of balance issues.

. Reviews payroll schedules for accuracy and conflicts with

internal/external deadlines.

. Downloads and decrypts General Ledger files from ADP, researches

suspense items.

. Updates employee master file with all employee changes; W-4, 401K,

garnishments, stock, ECT.

. Calculates retro payments, short-term disabilities, and termination

payouts.

. Completes stop payments and ACH reversals as needed utilizing

internet based products Pinacle web and BOA Direct

. Prepares wire transfer requests to fund payroll bank accounts,

unions and credit unions.

. Reconciliation of garnishment reports, verifies all payments have

been disbursed.

. Approves and codes ADP invoices, ensures accuracy of charges,

disputes discrepancies.

. Familiar with State and Federal laws and regulations.

. Prepares daily tax funding and third party wires.

. Reconciliation of quarterly statements of deposit

. Provides back up support for the Payroll Tax Administrator as

needed.

Special Projects:

. Actively participates in Payroll System Upgrades which includes:

o Writing test scripts, performing tests and analyzing results.

o Reviews and updates procedures as functions change.

o Completing advanced training on new reporting system, ADPR to

recreate reports for internal and field users.

. Transitions new and existing payroll accounts to the Pittsburgh

office. (This includes traveling to various plant locations to meet

with field personnel)

Reese Brothers Inc - Pittsburgh July 2001 - September

2002

Payroll Administrator

. Processed Bi-weekly payroll for 2000 + employees using ADP PCPW

payroll systems

. Utilized ADP Report Smith to prepare various payroll reports.

. Attached employee wages with garnishments and child support orders.

. Updated ADP system with all new employees, terms and changes.

. Received and verified GL files from ADP to create Journal entries.

. Monitored and verified manual and void checks.

. Reviewed quarterly wage and tax registers.

. Completed quarterly WOTC Tax credit eligibility forms.

. Assisted accounting department with various projects including bank

reconciliations and input of journal entries.

General Nutrition Center Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA

August 1998 - July2001

Payroll Clerk

. Processed bi-weekly in house payroll for 3000 + employees.

. Data entry of all payroll information for 400 retail stores,

including timesheets, direct deposit, credit unions.

. Completed records of employment and employment verification for all

Canadian employees.

. Submitted queries and ran daily pay reports.

. Determined employee eligibility for vacation, sick and leave of

absence payouts.

. Verified and submitted direct deposit & Credit Union totals to be

wire transferred.

. Daily maintenance of automated timekeeper system for corporate

employees.

. Researched returned or stale dated checks.

. Calculated manual checks upon demand.

. Researched and resolved all employee questions, inquiries and

discrepancies.

. Organized files and maintained detailed records on a daily basis.

. Assisted HR and Benefit departments during open enrollment and

special assignments.

Mellon Bank Corporation - Pittsburgh, PA September

1997 - August 1998

U.S. Customs Decal Administration

Lead Processor

. Trained new processors.

. Distribution of daily assignments.

. Monitored the completion of assigned work.

. Reviewed and processed Decal applications.

. Contacted customers regarding their accounts.

. Researched customer inquiries and complaints.

. Maintained adequate records and files.

SKILLS

. Excellent communication and analytical skills.

. Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet challenging

deadlines.

. Adapts quickly to change and excels in a fast past environment.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, ADP Enterprise V3, V5, &

PCPW, ADP Report Smith, ADP Reporting

EDUCATION

Carrack High School - Pittsburgh, PA 1991 -

1995

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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