Payroll Tax Analyst

Kryston Shepherd

Little Elm, TX 214-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Career Profile

Skilled payroll tax analyst with more than 6 years of experience in managing and reconciling payroll taxes for large companies. Proven track record of accurately preparing payroll tax returns, monitoring payment deadlines, analyzing transactional data, and ensuring compliance with federal laws. Experienced in using various software packages such as ADP Smart Compliance and Master Tax.

Core Competencies

MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Outlook Ultipro UTA UTM PeopleSoft SAP HCM Ceridian Workday Kronos Citrix Back office AHT Lawson ADP Workforce Now ADP EV4 UKG ETime 8.0 ADP Enterprise ADP Vantage

Excellent communication skills Excellent organizational skills Time management Team oriented worker multi-tasking

SKILLS

Payroll Tax Compliance Tax Filing and Reporting Tax Research and Analysis Tax Accounting Tax Law

Auditing Multi-state Tax Regulations QuickBooks Smart Compliance Master Tax

Education

Communications, Graduated 2021 (CGPA: 4.00/4.00) Sam Houston State University

Globe Life Remote August 2022 – April 2024

Monitored payroll tax withholdings for 3000+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal/state laws; resolved discrepancies within 3 days on average.

Streamlined payroll tax processing by implementing a new system that automated calculations and filing of taxes to the IRS; reduced manual labor costs by $4,000 per month.

Optimized employer-side payroll taxes by developing strategies to maximize deductions from employee paychecks while also managing withholding requirements; improved monthly cash flow results by 10%.

Thoroughly reviewed quarterly state & local filings to ensure all return information was accurate before submitting returns in a timely manner; eliminated 70% of errors previously reported each quarter due to incorrect data entry or missed deadlines.

Audited financial records related to payroll taxes such as W-2s, 1099s & other reports associated with payments made throughout the year; identified erroneous entries and minimized potential penalties/fines resulting from noncompliance issues at an 85% success rate annually.

TFI International Dallas, TX January 2020 – August 2022

Payroll Tax Analyst

Reduced payroll tax processing time by 25% and minimized errors/delinquencies on payroll taxes through accurate calculations.

Facilitated the filing of over 300 federal, state, local, and specialty government forms for quarterly & annual payroll taxes within tight deadlines; achieved a perfect record in compliance with all applicable laws & regulations.

Expedited the resolution of client inquiries regarding deductions from employee wages or benefits due to taxation changes; provided timely feedback and ensured customer satisfaction at all times.

Participated actively in meetings with clients to discuss paychecks, income sources declared in their tax returns, withholding allowances, etc., offering valuable insights that improved accuracy rates significantly (+15%).

Accurately kept track of multiple records related to employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s, ensuring full compliance with IRS guidelines while minimizing any potential penalties or fees associated with late payments or incorrect filings.

Main Event l Plano l Jan. 2019- January 2020

Lead Payroll Tax Analyst

Reported payroll taxes to the appropriate federal, state, and local agencies accurately and timely; saved 200+ man-hours annually by automating payroll tax calculations.

Coordinated with internal accounting teams and external third-party vendors on a regular basis in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Reviewed employee payroll data for accuracy before processing paychecks quarterly, resulting in 0% errors during payments disbursement over the past two years.

Diligently updated company policies related to W-4s, 1099s & other relevant forms as needed; reduced client backlog from 3 weeks to 2 days maximum per quarter due to increased efficiency enhancements.

Filed annual reports such as 941’s, DE9C’s & other documents required by taxing authorities within stipulated deadlines.

Mosaic Sales Solutions Irving, TX June 2017- Jan. 2019

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Resourcefully analyzed payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements to ensure accurate calculations of taxes for over 300 employees; achieved a 99.9% accuracy rate in all filings, resulting in zero fines or penalties from the IRS.

Reorganized existing payroll systems by streamlining processes and automating manual operations that reduced processing time by 20%.

Represented company during audits conducted by state and federal agencies with exceptional poise, professionalism, and knowledge of current laws; maintained 100% successful audit rating for two consecutive years.

Effectively managed quarterly payroll tax returns for multiple companies across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality & finance, within strict deadlines; achieved an on-time filing rate of 97%.

Resolved $25K worth of discrepancies between employee paychecks & taxation records through meticulous investigation into financial statements at both employer-side as well as individual level; successfully identified errors allowing businesses to save up to 10% annually in income taxes due payments.

Leadership and Community Service

Ambassador of Annual Community Toy Drive, 2016 to Present

Professional Affiliations

Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority as of 2021

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