Erin Sherlund, CPP
Berkley, Michigan 48072
*********@*****.***
(248)259 – 3237
Objective: Utilize and expand on my multi state payroll knowledge and experience through
processing, analyzing, and documenting the full payroll process. Expand on
payroll tax knowledge by preparing and filing returns and payments, as well as
researching notices from taxing agencies.
Certification:
2006 American Payroll Association
Certified Payroll Professional
Employment History:
August, 2009 – present Vista Maria
Payroll Accounting Clerk
Process payroll using Novatime 3000 and Paychex’s Preview
Process federal and state garnishment orders
Reconcile various bank accounts using Great Plains software
Track labor cost for departments
Prepare reports as requested for budgeting and forecasting purposes
March, 2009 – May, 2009 Accesspoint, Inc.
Payroll Coordinator – Comcast Cable
Process bi-weekly payroll for assigned group of employees using SAP
Analyze data for corporate reporting
Utilize Excel to create spreadsheets for payroll manager and supervisors
Answer questions regarding payroll
October, 2007 – March, 2009 ArvinMeritor, Inc.
Payroll Specialist Shared Services
Proficient in PeopleSoft v.9
Proficient with Kronos v.6
Process multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees, union and non-union
Process federal and multi-state garnishment orders
Perform SOX audits
Track payroll tax agency notices with third party tax service provider for timely
responses
February, 2003 – January, 2007 Payroll 1, Inc.
Payroll Specialist
Accurate entry of payroll data via telephone or fax
Assist client with payroll tax notices from the various taxing agencies
Research and respond to payroll tax penalty notices
Inform the client of changes in reporting guidelines
Perform remote trainings on online payroll application with clients
Perform remote trainings on online custom report creator with clients
Report retirement savings plan contributions to administrators on clients’ behalf
Retain specialist status within company through various in-house trainings
October, 2001 – December 2002 Arden Companies, Inc.
Payroll Accountant
Reconcile multiple plants’ payroll data
Make necessary tax payments on time
Prepare and file all payroll tax returns by deadlines
Research and respond to all payroll tax notices
Prepare general ledger payroll entries
Reconcile the general ledger payroll accounts and payroll bank accounts
Petty cash custodian
August, 1997 – January, 2001 Pay Systems, Inc.
Payroll Specialist/ New Account Coordinator
Accurate entry of payroll information via the telephone or fax
Assist client with payroll questions
Demonstrate and train new clients on the automated payroll and human resource application
Assist the sales team with gathering new client information
Enter new client information in the Pay Systems application
Assist the payroll specialist with entering any current year to date pay information
Verify the data entry of the payroll specialist
Act as the liaison between new clients and the payroll processing team
Education:
May, 1993 Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Bachelor’s of Business Administration; emphasis in Human Resource Management.
Professional Organizations:
American Payroll Association
National Chapter
Detroit Chapter