PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Payroll Tax Analyst - */07 to 04/08
Sinclair Broadcast Group; Towson, MD
Responsible for all functions of payroll tax reporting and payroll back-up
utilizing Oracle and Ceridian. Transmitting timely deposits files, some
direct payments, required reports process and confirmation for each taxing
authority. Set-up and managed electronic payment accounts. Reconciled
payroll sub ledgers each pay for deduction accounts in preparation for
quarterly and annual filings. Coordinated the balance transfer of new
business to integrate a acquisition, review their current practice and
amalgamate their procedure into our work flow to insure compliance with all
reporting authorities. I updated the operation manual for work flow,
reconciliation notes and SOX internal audit. Analyze and update document of
accumulated withholding liability for 1099, 940, 941 and W2 reports.
Communicate and test tax rate changes and timely response to departments.
Direct payroll tax projected debts/credits with corporate tax for month end
close. Answer investigation inquiry for employee wage paid, creating
spread sheet to document record, file any correction report as required.
Researching and writing explanation for abatement of penalty charged to
settle out of balance issues.
Payroll Tax Administrator - 10/04 to 8/07
Ajilon Communication, Towson, Maryland
Interpret the personal withholding and employment jurisdiction for our
employees in 42 states, territory and Canadian. Supervised two pay
coordinators in verifying that immigrant documents were authentic for
employment, assistant those employees in the completion of the documents
required to work in the US. Maintain data base of visa category type and
expiration according to DSH/ICE regulations. Keeping updated account of
expatriates work location for substantial present test. Update payroll
procedure manual to stay in compliance with company policy on work flow,
separation of duties, per diem benefit links (auto, relocation, sick pay)
balance and transmit 401k file. Schedule upload for bonus and commissions
pay, review sample testing of calculation. Reconcile GL ledgers balance
from pay register deductions that are paid-out or accrued accounts for cash
flow reports and fiscal year end closing. Provide timely accurate tax
deposits and reporting for federal, state and local municipalities. Set up
electronic accounts for all ACH, wire payments, reporting and W2 filing.
Resolving any inquiry received from agency regarding payments or general
audits. I was also responsible for linking the garnishment payments to
electronic debit accounts and balancing the payable account each month.
Payroll Manager - 6/00 to 9/04
Yellow Transportation Inc., Baltimore, Maryland
Administer and process the pay process for 1,300 employees at seven
locations. Interpret payroll/benefit implications for five union
contracts, supervised seven pay clerks. Set standards for union article on
overtime rules; created procedure manual to insure compliance in work flow,
proper authorization and record keeping. Integrate payroll data from three
support systems that record working hours into Great Plains Dynamics. I
was the liaison between IT and site locations for data connection assess
and end user training. Maintain close exchange with Human Resource to keep
vital information current (EIC, FMLA, Workman Compensation). Our
departments meet to coordinate special events and exchange ideas. Balance
ACH transfer, payroll tax deposit and unemployment accrual for month end
closing; enter necessary journal entries. Reconcile, maintain and paid all
deduction accounts (401K match, garnishment, and dues). Keep in compliance
with all federal and state tax liability and reporting for the quarterly
and annual filing. Reviewed pay alerts and variable gross pay for each
department that effect the annual budget. Assigned to acquisition project
pulled documents, researched questions and update procedure to satisfy
auditor write-up of operation deficiency.
Senior Account Payable/Payroll Coordinator - 9/96 to 5/00
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland
Managed invoices and purchase orders; entered data for weekly check runs.
Answered vendor inquiries and tracked missing information. I processed
expense reimbursement and American Express bill. Prepared and post journal
entries; preformed research for annual audit. Payroll processed for
contract, salaried and hourly employees. Calculate remittance of hours
worked, paid leave and travel advance. Maintained and paid all tax
liabilities. Maintain workmen compensation files; coordinated health and
benefit information and billing. I participated in the computer conversion
from AS400 to PeopleSoft.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Great Plains Dynamic, Ultipro, PeopleSoft, Oracle, ADP,
Ceridian, Time Center, Skyline and Microsoft (Office, Word, Excel, Access)
EDUCATION:
Almeda University, Boise, ID (online)
BS in Business
Administration
Strayer Business College, Baltimore, Maryland
Certificate in Bookkeeping
North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, North Carolina
42 credits in Business Management