E. Alex Amponsah

acxw29@r.postjobfree.com

1-818-***-**** (Mobile)

SKILLS

ADP, ezLabor, ADP PayXpert, ADP Workforce Now, Galaxy, Ceridian, Paychex, Lawson, PeopleSoft, Deltek, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive in payroll processing and accounting using different payroll application modules

Converted and implemented payroll application from Ceridian module to ADP PayXpert module

Instituted electronic time-collection ezLabor system and trained staff to use the system

Administered and consistently increased the efficiency of the payroll department producing timely and accurate paychecks and all related local, state and federal monthly, quarterly and yearly reports

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Salvation Army Nov 2014 – Current

Payroll Manager Washington, DC

Review and oversee all aspects of The Salvation Army’s various payroll activities:

Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 700 Exempt, Non-Exempt employees and Officers of the Salvation Army, National Capital and Virginia Division.

Accurately and timely process TSA bi-weekly payroll for Officers, Exempt and Non-Exempt employees in an overlapping companies using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now

Responsible for uploading of employees work hours into ADP PayXpert Workfoce Now from ADP EzLabor timekeeping system.

Follow up with various department supervisors with questions on missing or incomplete timecards

Process, review and ensure payroll reports are accurate

Research and resolve payroll related issues timely and accurately

Perform calculations, prepare final manual checks and paperwork for separated employees

Develop and document internal payroll processes and procedures

Compile and input payroll data such as W-4’s, direct deposits, Court ordered Child support and garnishments

Manage PTO requests to ensure employees are in compliance with company policies regarding PTO

Ensure payroll practices are up to date and in compliance with current Federal, State and Local laws and regulations

Reissue W2 to employees who lost their original W2 due to address changes

Keep Payroll reports and other payroll records filed timely and securely

Generate ad-hoc reports requested by management

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Contract) Feb 2014 – Oct 2014

Payroll Coordinator San Diego, CA

Process Encore’s bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 300-400 exempt and non-exempt employees in an overlapping companies in multiple locations timely using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now and Kronos timekeeping system

Responsible for uploading of hours, enter and maintain the system.

Calculate and issue manual checks for terminated employees

Set up direct deposit accounts and update Federal W4 forms and state withholding forms

Reissue W2 to employees who lost their original W2 due to address changes

Keep Payroll reports and records filed timely and securely

Los Angeles Burbank Marriott & Convention Center, Aug 2013 – Feb 2014

Payroll Coordinator Burbank,, CA

Process bi-weekly payroll for 200 salaried and hourly employees using CompuServe system

Verify and process all payroll employment information prior to payroll processing date

Maintain relocation expenses for year-end payroll adjustments

Maintain and distribute all time edits for each department

Prepare monthly reconciliations of voluntary deduction liability accounts, including but not limited to garnishments, dependent child care accounts, flexible spending health care accounts and 401K contributions

Reconcile, publish and maintain PTO balances for each employee’s accrual records

Monitor and resolve team voice-mail and team help desk issues

Process court ordered child support payments and process garnishments

Prepare and provide managers, supervisors and employees with ad-hoc payroll information as needed

Contract Payroll Specialist (Contracted due to downsize in economy) 2010-2014

Oasis Outsourcing, Inc. Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

Payroll Specialist San Diego, CA

Uniformly process intermediate payrolls adhering to department standards

Work closely with each department and entire team to ensure accurate and timely payroll

Process employee maintenance – pay rate, terminations, project changes, job title changes

Change Workmens’ Compensation codes (job codes) within payroll

Provide high level of customer service, both internal and external clients

SAS70 Compliance

Monitor and resolve team voicemail and team help desk issues

Process court ordered child support payments and process garnishments

Prepare, publish and maintain employee leave accrual records

Catalina Restaurant Group, Inc. (Contract) Jan 2013 – Apr 2013

Payroll Specialist Carlsbad, CA

Process bi-weekly multi-state (CA, AZ, NV) manual paychecks for rate changes, shift differentials, pay adjustments and terminations using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now

Validate time-card exception report in Tracks, prepare time entry corrections, review and re-issue voided checks.

Interface with company employees to answer payroll questions and resolve payroll related issues

Set up direct deposit accounts and update Federal W4 forms and state withholding forms

Process court ordered child support payments and garnishments

Keep Payroll reports and records filed timely and securely

Children’s National Medical Center (Contract) Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

Payroll Specialist Washington, DC

Process CNMC’s bi-weekly multi-state (MD, VA, DC, PA, FL) payroll accurately and timely using PeopleSoft and Kronos timekeeping system for exempt and non-exempt employees

Prior to each payroll run, coordinate with HR to incorporate new hires and changes in employee payroll set-ups

Interface with company employees to answer payroll questions and resolve payroll related issues

Set up direct deposit accounts and update Federal W4 forms and state withholding forms

Reissue W2 to employees who lost their original W2 due to address changes

Keep Payroll reports and records filed timely and securely

Catalina Restaurant Group, Inc. (Contract) Dec 2011- Mar 2012

Payroll Specialist Carlsbad, CA

Process multi-state (CA, AZ, NV) semi-monthly payroll using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now

for 800 salaried and hourly employees

Set up direct deposit accounts and update Federal W4 forms and state withholding forms

Process court ordered child support payments and process garnishments

Prepare, publish and maintain employee leave accrual records

TMAD Taylor & Gaines, Inc. (Contract) Nov 2010 – Feb 2011

Payroll Specialist Pasadena, CA

Process whole cycle bi-weekly multi-state (CA, AZ, WA) payroll using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now for 400-plus hourly and salaried employees and process monthly commissions and bonuses.

Organize, coordinate and administer human resource programs, benefits, and procedures for all office locations.

Process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, deductions and vacation accruals

Oversee selected employee benefit programs, i.e., initiate, evaluate, audit and perform monthly of health and monthly and welfare benefit programs.

Reconcile and process insurance invoices for timely payments

Maintain employee payroll and wage records

Account Control Technology, Inc. (Contract) Apr 2010 – Oct 2010

Payroll Specialist Canoga Park, CA

Process semi-monthly multi-state (CA, TX) payroll using ADP PayXpert Workforce Now

300-plus hourly and salaried employees and calculated and processed monthly commissions for

commissioned sales staff

Process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, deductions and vacation accruals

Process garnishments and court ordered child support payments

Reconcile and process invoices for timely payments

Maintain employee payroll and wage records

Line 6, Inc. (Laid Off) Jul 2009 – Mar 2010

Payroll Administrator/Accountant Calabasas, CA

Oversee the daily administration of the payroll functions of Line 6, Inc.

Evaluate and recommend appropriate internal controls over Payroll operations

Process multi-state (CA, PA, NJ, NY, IL) bi-weekly payroll and monthly sales commission checks using PAYCHEX payroll module for approximately 300 hourly and salaried employees

Review and approve all quarterly and yearly payroll tax filings

Reconcile payroll per the general ledger to payroll reports on a quarterly basis and investigate any variances

Reconcile payroll and benefit related balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis

Prepare journal entries related to payroll runs, health and welfare benefits and stock option expense

Prepare quarterly 401k reports and reconciliations and manage yearly 401k audit process

Manage and prepare information for yearly 401k non- discrimination testing and Form 5500

Prepare templates for and manage yearly bonus and merit increase processes

Interpret payroll policies and procedures to employees and answer employees’ technical questions

Process garnishment and court ordered child support payments

Maintain employee payroll and wage records

Gannett, Inc. Sept 2008 – May 2009

Payroll Processor McLean, VA

Processed multi-state (MD, VA, DC) bi-weekly payroll for 1000 employees using Lawson payroll system

Calculated and issued manual payroll checks as needed

Maintained employee payroll and wage records

Input personnel changes, retro pay adjustments and issue manual checks

Center for Strategic & International Studies Dec 2004 - Sep 2007

Payroll Accountant Washington, DC

Verify, audit and initiate processing of multi-state (MD, VA, DC, PA, FL, TX) bi-weekly payroll using ADP PayXpert and ez-Labor time-collecting system for 350 employees

Evaluate and recommend appropriate internal controls over Payroll operations

Processed bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP PayXpert payroll module and ADP Ez-Labor timekeeping system

Administered 403b retirement contributions to TIAA-CREF and FSLA and DHC 125 cafeteria plans

Reconciled, filed quarterly 941 Federal tax returns and annual W-2 tax forms

Converted Ceridian payroll system to ADP payroll system

Interpreted payroll policies and procedures to employees and answered employees’ technical questions relating to payroll practices

Input all personnel changes, 401k election changes, retro pay adjustments, manual payroll checks and transmitted payroll to ADP

Reconciled all payroll related accounts in the general ledger on a monthly basis

Administered 403b retirement contributions to TIAA-CREF and FSLA and DHC 125 cafeteria plans

Reconciled, filed quarterly 941 Federal tax returns and annual W-2 tax forms

Processed garnishments and court-ordered child support deductions

University of Maryland Foundation, Inc. 2000 – 2004

Payroll Administrator Adelphi, MD

Compiled information and processed bi-weekly payroll via the in-house payroll system and transmitted via modem, individual employee net payroll amounts

Processed enrollment, change and termination of employees in 403B retirement plan, supplemental retirement plan, medical plan and flexible spending plan

Reconciled, prepared and filed monthly multi-state withholding tax returns and annual W-2 tax returns

Processed court orders for garnishment and child support, ensuring timely remittance to appropriate authorities

EDUCATION

CPP Certificate – In Progress

Diploma –Paralegal Studies

University of Maryland University College – Adelphi, Maryland

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