Payroll Manager

SUMMARY

With over ** years’ experience in payroll and finance. I have obtained extensive experience in a broad range of payroll and accounting systems and highly responsible roles with emphasis on HR Payroll and Finance. I am a dynamic team leader and have managed teams from 5 employees to over 20 employees, resulting in indisputable positive results. I have proven leadership in escalated issue resolution, team support and morale building. I have processed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for large organizations with over 20,000 employees. I have multi-state and international payroll experience. I have a vast knowledge of standard payroll practices, procedures, systems and terminology. With significant experience in many facets of the accounting function, my hands-on exposure to daily accounting activities makes me a strong asset to any organization. My career in the customer service, collection, accounting and administrative services is extensive. I have over 10 years of hands on experience in matching of invoices/receiving records to purchase orders, account coding, data entry, vendor balance reconciliation, processing final invoice payments data entry, AR, AP, bank reconciliation and general ledger. I have a solid background in preparing and analyzing financial statements and operational data, and profit and loss experience with reconciliation and analysis.

EXPERIENCE

Extremity HealthCare Inc. Payroll Consultant April 2017 – Present

Atlanta, Georgia

A company that embraces healthcare innovation. EHI created one of the most successful and profitable healthcare supergroups in the US and is still growing. Their proven business model for new and existing healthcare markets is revolutionizing and reinventing the standard approach to healthcare.

As a payroll consultant for Extremity Healthcare I was hired to overhaul the current payroll department. I directed all aspects of their payroll operations. Developed payroll processes and procedures. I was able to designate short-term and long-term strategies for continuous stability in payroll operations. I worked closely with the CFO and HR Director to implement a new payroll system and an effective strategy. The anticipated time frame for this project was one year. I was able to complete the project in under 4 months, while processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for 325 employees. I was able to save EHI approximately $70,000 in payroll fees (i.e. late processing fees, off cycle fees, under/over paid employees, improper tax filings, etc.) over the next year.

ADP Total Source Payroll Manager July, 2015 – March, 2017

Alpharetta, Georgia

ADP had a get beyond the paycheck mentality. TotalSource helped clients discover how payroll can be a catalyst for business transformation. ADP has over 60 years’ experience as a provider of global payroll services for companies of all shapes and sizes. There’s almost no payroll issue that ADP was not able to help one of their 600,000 customers solve.

During my time as a payroll manager for ADP TotalSource, I managed a team of 21 employees. I was regularly complimented by upper management on my ability to guide my team and obtain the highest level of productivity, stability, and efficiency from my staff. I was on multiple occasion recognized at the manager employees wanted to work for. I reported directly to the VP of Payroll Operations and the Director of Payroll. I was able to set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development to enhance my teams performance and capability. I processed and supervised the processing of deductions (e.g., 401k, flexible spending plan, garnishments, disability, etc.), associate changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, status changes, leave of absence, tax changes, deductions, direct deposit, salary changes, retroactive adjustments, special pays, etc.), federal and state levies, child support, and garnishments to ensure compliance and accuracy. Personally, I provided audit support (e.g., created schedules, provided documentation, etc.) for external audits and the internal audit review of payroll processes, functionality, and controls, including W-4s, payroll balance sheets, quarterly filings, and year-to-date earnings.

Incentex Payroll and Finance Manager August, 2011 – June, 2015

Vero Beach, Florida

Incentex’s primary business is design, configuration, implementation and on-going management of supply programs to support aviation. Incentex has an aviation-centric approach allowing the ability to invest in the best people, practices and technology that will support businesses around the globe.

Working as a payroll and finance manager at Incentex, I managed a staff of 7 employees. I directly reported to the CFO and CEO. We processed weekly payroll for 210 employees domestically and 11 employees internationally (Canada and China) I was successful in reviewing the payroll process and enforcing new payroll policies and procedures. I also installed a new payroll system (SAP) and reduced payroll errors by an incredible 23% within my first two years. I was able to hire, train and develop an outstanding team. I worked directly with the CFO and maintained accurate balance sheets, GL account reconciliation, and job cost coding. I also prepared relevant weekly monthly, quarterly, and year end reports. My ability to analyze and combine complex financial records into meaningful reports, presentations and graphics was an effective asset. I assisted in the preparation and delivery of c ash flow statements, annual reports and proposals for both internal audiences and shareholders.

NASA Payroll Director/Staff Accountant March 2006 – July 2011

Cape Canaveral, Florida

NASA's last space shuttle launch in history took off from Florida on July 8. For the last time, the engines of a space shuttle roared, the ground rumbled, and the shuttle Atlantis rose off the launching pad and disappeared into the clouds. The end of an amazing 30 year run.

As a payroll director and staff accountant at NASA, I reported directly to the CFO and managed a staff of 21 employees. My staff and I processed and guaranteed weekly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to over 20,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws. We ensured the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations were accurate and timely. I personally processed weekly paychecks for Executive staff, audited W-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc., and produced regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports. I maintained the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail to the CFO for General Journal entries; insured proper recording of new purchases and disposals. Maintained purchase order processing system, processed accounts payable paperwork at completion of the check run, and managed petty cash account

Harris Corporation Payroll Consultant September 2005 – March 2006

Melbourne, Florida

Harris Corporation is an American technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider that produces wireless equipment, tactical radios, electronic systems, night vision equipment and both terrestrial and space borne antennas for use in the government, defense and commercial sectors. They specialize in surveillance solutions, microwave weaponry, and electronic warfare.

After interviewing with NASA, I was offered the position but the start date was over 6 months away. The payroll director at NASA who was retiring called Harris and informed them of my situation. I was then hired by Harris to help in their payroll department until my start date with NASA. I developed a strategy to improve the payroll process. Managed a staff of 5 in the RF payroll division. Our department was responsible for national payroll processing, weekly, biweekly, and monthly, for over 5,000 employees. I personally managed and balanced all weekly financial statements, prepared and paid all monthly and quarterly payroll taxes, maintained national database for direct deposit and tax forms, and prepared, issued and filed all W-2 tax forms for every employee.

Chromos, Inc. Corporate Account/Payroll Manager December 2000 – July 2005

Springhill, Florida and Hayesville, North Carolina

Chromos, INC. was a Florida Profit Corporation from Spring Hill in Florida. Chromos was licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight. Chromos provided quality coast-to-coast goods transportation

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During my employment at Chromos I prepared consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments. I maintained and balanced an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data. I prepared general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciled accounts, and implemented accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures. Responsible for processing company payroll, ensured accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding, and company deductions. Prepared statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers compensation leave; taxes, withholding, etc.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Financial Accounting.

Associates Degree in Business Management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accuracy.

Hitting deadlines.

Preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.

Maintaining and balancing an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.

Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

Preparing general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

Accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.

Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.

Maintaining payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.

Update payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.

Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.

Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

Determine payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.

Balance the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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