Manager Payroll

Raymond T. Krause III, CPP

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Columbus, NJ 08022

954-***-**** (cell) - 609-***-**** (home)

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My name is Ray Krause, CPP. I am an experienced manager of multi-state US and Canadian payroll/payroll tax research accountant/analyst with excellent organizational skills as well as software development including applications and running payrolls. As a CPP, I am involved with several American Payroll Association committees. I have received the APA Certificate of Meritorious Service every year since 2000 for my contributions to the payroll community. I have 28+ years multi-state payroll experience working in a union manufacturing environment, for a large entertainment company, 15 years with a payroll software developer (Ultipro), and most recently since my relocation to NJ, for IBM in their payroll tax Center of Excellence for Canadian and US issues. I had been working at IBM with clients such as Kraft/Mondelez foods, Air Canada, and Procter and Gamble. In addition, I taught all levels of the CPP/FPC preparation courses at my local college in Fort Lauderdale for 10 years.

SUMMARY

Significant North American (US and Canada) payroll processing, management and tax research and filing. Comprehensive project management skills with emphasis on improving efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction.

US and Canadian payroll processing

Multi state payroll

Payroll tax filing / reconciliation

Payroll administration

Payroll/ payroll tax research/supervision

Payroll software development

Personnel procedures including union employees

Payroll/HRIS software applications of varying types and complexities

EXPERIENCE

NFI Industries Voorhees, NJ

Payroll Manager/Tax Administrator 2013 to present

• Manager payroll team of 5 administrators

• Process five payrolls (3000 employees) both weekly and biweekly for US and Canadian entities using Ultipro payroll software

• Compile and submit all payroll taxes for 12 FEIN’s for CTS filing

• Review, balance, and edit all quarterly reports before CTS filing with tax jurisdictions

• Assists in the preparation data to file for Federal, State and Local payroll taxes

• Reviews payroll tax returns prepared by 3rd Party Payroll Tax Administrator

• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll and labor laws on a Local, State and Federal level

• Respond to IRS and State inquires pertaining to Federal and State Tax Filings

• Timely registration with State and Local payroll tax agencies

• Maintains Powers of Attorney with 3rd Party Payroll Tax Administrator

• Reconcile payroll tax accounts to the general ledger system

• Developing tax packages for Internal Revenue Service, State, and Local tax notices

• Setting up multi-state SIT and SUI registrations for multiple entities

• Complete 941 reconciliations and investigate discrepancies for accounting department

• Maintains State and Local Rate Tables in payroll system

• Assists with Annual 401K Audit

• Ensures that payroll-related transactions are processed on compliance with external and internal policies

• Maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern payroll administrative practices

• Coordinates with interdepartmental staff on status paperwork for new hires, terminations, and disability payables

• Pay performs periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepares materials for external or internal auditors

• Gathers and compiles time records, calculating gross to net payroll and disbursing payroll funds

IBM Columbus, NJ

Manager, US/Canadian Payroll Tax SME 2012 to 2013

Manage overseas payroll teams for US and Canadian payrolls processed in the Philippines and Costa Rica.

US/Canadian Payroll Tax subject matter expert

Manage Canada Tax filings and compliance requirements

Emphasis on detail, documentation and accuracy

Display excellent communication skills with internal partners and external customers

Ability to analyze process improvement opportunities and lead re-engineering of processes

Aligned with offshore resources and services across multiple accounts

Ability to align services with best practices and measures

Ultimate Software (Ultipro) Weston, FL

Sr. Payroll Tax Research Analyst 1997 to 2012

Supervise a research team of three persons including review of completed projects for accuracy

Coordinate and schedule all department projects and ensure deadlines met

Improved project efficiency for all team members and associated departments

Increased accuracy and was awarded additional bonuses

Assist in developing Windows, .NET and SaaS based payroll software releases

Research and review all federal, state withholding, and local taxation issues for inclusion in our software

Lead person for researching and gathering information for Canadian payroll module

Canadian FGRAC (Federal Government Relation Advisory Council) Member since 2007

Maintain all tipped employee client rules for FLSA and tip credit

Responsible for all aspects of new hire reporting requirements for all 50 states

Research and review any client escalations and discrepancies with tax calculations

Review all payroll tax references/state newsletters for issues that impact payroll processing

Prepare year end guide, seminar, and all documentation for clients year closing procedures

APA Citation of Merit for Outstanding Service (14 continuous years since 2000)

Payroll Tax Research Analyst 1997 to 1997

Sets and meets delivery dates for researching all taxation issues regarding state, local, unemployment, and disability; includes all state and federal minimum wage and tip credit

Ensure that all Ultimate Software applications accurately, effectively, and timely reflect updated tax changes (emphasis on 100% compliance)

Collaborated with programmers to ensure that the Tax Management System accurately implements tax update changes and properly carries out required functions

Review QA work to ensure that software is fully and accurately tested

Coordinated Documentation and Support departments in rolling out new release notes, manuals, and on-line help to clients that are complete, accurate, and usable

Prepare and maintain all tax charts to be used by members of the tax department

Maintain internal IRS library with forms and publications found on IRS website

Review all documentation for client and internal use

Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL

Instructor, CPP/FPC Paytrain 2000 to 2009

Continuing education instructor for all APA Paytrain courses in preparing students to sit for the CPP and FPC exams

Excellent track record – all students who have sat for the exam have passed

Formed and led various internal and county wide CPP/FPC study group

Ongoing support for past students with assistance in payroll related problems

Blockbuster Entertainment Fort Lauderdale, FL

Payroll Tax Accountant 1996 to 1997

Filing of multi-state tax returns for fifteen separate EIN’s including SIT, SUI, SDI, and locals

Also responsible for quarter and year end reporting such as 941’s, 940’s, and worksite reports

Make tax deposits and EFT’s on a timely basis

Act as liaison with state and local agencies

Analyze employee records to determine accuracy of tax code set-ups

Sr. Payroll Administrator 1994 to 1996

Responsible for in house corporate payroll for Video, Music, Discovery Zone, Blockparty, and Golf and Games employees encompassing two separate bi-weekly payrolls with different week ending dates

Complete personnel record changes and new hires

Processed all stock options through updating process

Assist payroll tax department with monthly, quarterly, and yearly filed tax returns

Processed payroll for 3000 employees and gross amounts of 3.1 million per pay period

Position had highest level of confidentiality

Zone Payroll Processor 1993 to 1994

Functions included insuring all stores payroll ran completely and smoothly

Required strong interpersonal skills to relate with store managers and district managers

Created employee records and payroll through ADP and then in house with JD Edwards

American Biltrite, Inc. Trenton, NJ

Payroll Administrator 1988 to 1992

Payroll processing for 300 hourly union employees with $250,000 payrolls

Maintain personnel information on in house IBM mainframe using Genesys system

Develop custom reports for management

Developed user requirements and test procedures for in house Time and Attendance system

Manage all garnishments and salary related requests (i.e. mortgage applications, etc.)

Assist in LAN administration

AWARDS / MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

APA Citation of Merit for Outstanding Service (13 continuous years since 2000)

Member APA (American Payroll Association)

APA Government Affairs Task Force (Since 2000)

APA Hotline Volunteer (Since 2002)

CPA (Canadian Payroll Association) FGRAC (Federal Government Relation Advisory Council) Member

CPA Canadian Certified SME (Subject Matter Expert)

APA Certification Board

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

American Payroll Association / C.P.P. Certification (September 1996, re-certified 2001 and 2006)

American Payroll Association / Payroll Administration in CANADA (May 2005)

Barry University / C.P.P. Pre-Certification Course

Burlington County College / 1 year Accounting/Data Processing

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