Iris Weiner
Edison, NJ *****
732-***-**** (Home)
908-***-**** (Cell)
****.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Payroll / Accounting Specialist with extensive experience in coordinating,
facilitating, and executing a broad range of responsibilities impacting the
payroll / accounting function, including payroll administration and general
accounting checking for accuracy and consistency. I am an effective team
member possessing a strong client focus, communication skills and
maintaining the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and
company information.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thales Avionics, Edison, NJ 1999 - 2012
Payroll Specialist
Processed bi-weekly payroll on the Ultipro Payroll system for a large
corporation of 300 employees ensuring accuracy of computations, statutory
withholding, voluntary deductions and overall employee records. Monitor
timeliness and accuracy of data submitted for processing.
o Input employee maintenance such as new hire, termination, direct
deposits and W-4's.
o Generated reports for the CFO, Controller and Human Resources using
the Cognos Reporting System. Monthly reports are Matrix, Headcount,
Budget and Bonus Compensation.
o Applied for new state ID numbers and closings if needed.
o Created monthly payroll journal entries using the G/L Distribution
System from the Ultipro Payroll, bank reconciliations, insurance bill
processing and analyzing payroll accounts to the General Ledger.
o Fulfilled wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, adjusting
payroll records, documenting and transmitting withholdings. Answer
questions that arise from employee or probation departments.
o Managed time off using Legiant Time & Attendance system.
o Responded to inquiries from Unemployment, Verification of Employment
forms for mortgage lenders and the completing of employee New Jersey
Disability forms.
o Issued manual checks when necessary, calculating appropriate taxes,
deductions and posting to the payroll system. Void checks when
needed.
o Assisted employees with their 401K deductions to help them reach their
annual limits.
o Partnered with Human Resources to calculate yearly increases and wage
adjustments for temporary and permanent employees. Calculate retro
pay when needed.
o Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll questions;
research and resolve discrepancies.
o Coordinated payroll related items for external auditing staff.
o Processed, corrected and reconciled W-2's.
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KCS Energy, Edison, NJ 1997 - 1999
Payroll Administrator
Managed all aspects of bi-weekly payroll for six companies. This included
preparation, input, transmission & receiving working with ADP. Other
payroll responsibilities included manual and void checks, year-end closing,
special incentives, multi-state tax filing, 401K and responding to any
employee questions that would arise.
o Established company reports using ADP Reportsmith.
o Monthly duties included bank reconciliations; analyze payroll accounts
with the general ledger and journal entries.
o Responsible for enrolling & terminating employees into our medical
plan and for sending out COBRA & HIPAA letter. Prepared monthly
insurance statement to our carrier.
o Prepared yearly profit sharing report.
o Documenting employee stock purchase plan transactions.
Securities Data Company, Newark, NJ 1995 - 1997
Payroll Administrator
Processed all aspects of bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll on Ceridian. This
included preparation, input, transmission & receiving. Other payroll
responsibilities included manual and void checks, year-end closing, special
incentives, multi-state tax filing, 401K and responding to any employee
questions that would arise.
HIGHLIGHTS
o Ultipro, ADP and Ceridian Payroll Systems
o Cognos and Reportsmith
o Microsoft Office, Excel, Work & Outlook
o Legiant Time & Attendance System
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
o Created new monthly reports for the Controller using pivot tables for
easy comparison on a year to date spreadsheet.
o Implemented the use of the General Ledger upload from the Ultipro
Payroll System to create our monthly journal entries increasing the
accuracy and decreasing the production time.
o Implemented the Legiant Time & Attendance System for Payroll & Human
Resources. This provided employees easy access to view their
timecard, current and future leave requests.
EDUCATION
Kean College, Union, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Methods / Economics