Ivory L. Burden, CPP 678-***-****
Kennesaw, GA *********@*****.***
Summary
A leader in change management with a history of reviewing and determining software solutions and procedure improvements for the accurate and efficient processing of payroll. Expertise in management of full cycle payroll including payroll tax. Demonstrated hands on management style. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting deadlines.
Experience processing large volume payrolls (up to 80k employees)
Experience with 1099 and W2 payroll
Knowledge of ADP Products
Kronos
Sound knowledge of federal and state payroll tax and employment law
Advanced experience with Excel
JD Edwards 9.1
PeopleSoft 9.0
Possess the confidence and presence to interact and communicate effectively with senior management
Professional Experience
Payroll Accountant
Printpack, Atlanta, GA
2015 - Current
Responsibilities:
Responsible for payroll and benefits reconciliations and all liabilities related to payroll to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
Monitor and analyze assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial information is presented to management at month-end.
Prepare all payroll and benefit related journal entries for processing.
Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts on a monthly basis and resolves any discovered discrepancies.
Audit and reconcile weekly, quarterly and annual tax remittances and returns prepared and submitted by ADP.
Prepare detailed account analysis for balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
General ledger set up and mapping for payroll and benefit accounts.
Prepare wires for payroll funding and tax payments.
Responsible for all payroll tax including compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Perform periodic audits of payroll database to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements.
Reconcile quarterly filings to annual balances and W2s.
Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues.
Perform monthly bank account reconciliation and record adjustments as needed.
Prepare ad hoc payroll reports as requested using database reporting tools.
Payroll Supervisor – External payroll
Randstad Staffing, Atlanta, GA
2010 - 2015
Responsibilities:
Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors to assure proper compliance.
Managed payroll for 80k+ temporary employees with a staff of up to 9 payroll specialists
Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors to assure proper compliance.
Analyze gross payroll weekly and provide reasons for variance in gross dollars as well as timecard counts.
Timely and accurately prepares tax liability reports and remits tax deposit payments after each pay period in accordance with tax liability due dates.
Oversee the efforts of risk areas in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes to minimize compliance risks.
Determine emerging compliance risks using a proactive approach and forward thinking analysis.
Develop and execute effective internal audit programs designed to identify and evaluate risk and test internal controls within the company.
Review daily treasury reports and reconcile rejected deposits.
Investigate and resolve complex payroll, billing and accounting issues.
Perform monthly bank account reconciliation and record adjustments as needed.
Prepare and analyze payroll reports as requested using database reporting tools.
Process monthly, quarterly and year-end balance adjustments including W2 corrections.
Evaluate current procedures and identify areas for process improvement.
Prepare ad hoc analysis for operational and financial management.
Payroll Supervisor World Wrestling Entertainment, Stamford, CT
2000 - 2010
Responsibilities:
Managed payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll for US and International offices.
Managed payroll for US employees, independent contractors and offices in Canada, UK, China, Brazil, Australia and Japan.
Reconciled assigned balance sheet general ledger accounts and researched/resolved reconciling items in timely manner.
Prepared and entered journal entries into the general ledger system based on determinations made from analysis of general ledger activity.
Managed monthly bank reconciliations for domestic and international accounts.
Analyzed payroll transactions and performed the appropriate accounting entries.
Responsible for timely and accurate processing of required payroll reports, data input and audit of payroll information entered according to SOX requirements.
Conducted monthly, quarterly and year end closing process.
Prepared ad hoc analysis for executive management.
Education
Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration