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PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING/HR SPECIALIST

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415-***-****

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adycou@r.postjobfree.com

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San Francisco, CA

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Remote Availability

SUMMARY

KEY SKILLS

Capable payroll/HR specialist with strong attention to detail, demonstrated efficiency of processing payroll for over 1,400 employees in a multistate environment. High level knowledge of payroll financial controls and general accounting responsibilities, including balancing general ledgers, journal entries, AR/AP, and a proven ability to adapt to any software. HR experience includes benefits admin, recruiting, and employee relations. A team player with excellent communication/customer service skills with a maximum level of guest service to staff, vendors, and clients. My additional strengths will readily translate to any professional/service centered environment.

Four+ years payroll/accounting/HR

Workday, ADP, Salesforce, Tru Pay, Vision LMS, Great Plains, Rippling

Payroll systems and HRIS management, configuration and upkeep

Multi-state payroll tax processing

Multi-state agency registration

Payroll accounting & journal reconciliation

Year-end W-2’s

G Suite, Microsoft Suite

Recruitment, benefits administration, employee engagement and culture enhancement

Project Management

Analyze current processes and identify ways to improve efficiency

EDUCATION

San Jose State University

September 2008 – June 2010

EXPERIENCE

December 2022 - Current

Payroll Specialist, Brightwheel Inc.

First designated Payroll Specialist for a B2B SaaS startup in the technology industry

Fully process timely periodic semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 400 hourly and salaried employees, including 50 states.

Ensure all aspects of payroll including tax, garnishments, compensation changes, commission, bonus and variable compensation

Research and trouble-shoot issues and questions from executive management as necessary, including internal and external audit participation, heighten payroll invisibility to sales and finance departments

Research and trouble-shoot questions from employees, delivering high level internal customer service, and assisting with system navigation (time off, withholding elections, etc.)

Respond to state tax agency notices, maintain accuracy in Rippling for SUI rates, agency identification numbers, quarterly tax reporting and reconciliation, maintain knowledge of new legislation impacting payroll

Update and maintain payroll process records, identifying opportunities for improvement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local regulations

March 2020 – December 2022

Payroll & HR Specialist, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

Process timely periodic monthly and bi-monthly payroll for 1400 hourly and salaried employees, including 50 states and some overseas staff

Oversee salary changes, bonuses, garnishments, and benefit adjustments

Assist in workers compensation, fiscal year end, and calendar year end payroll audits

Process and administer year end W-2’s, assist with budget calculations

Process timely periodic, monthly, and quarterly tax filings for 50 states, obtain and enter tax setups for new jurisdictions, and maintain accurate tax rates

Monthly payroll account reconciliations including 403B, HSA/Flex plans, and salaries

Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, analyze payroll discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions

Assist with recruitment, benefits administration, and HR accounting reconciliations

June 2019 - December 2019

Payroll Specialist, Gorman & Company Inc.

Review payroll reports and timesheets for accuracy, ensuring timely bi-weekly and weekly/prevailing wage, multistate processing for 400 employees

Oversee salary changes, deductions, bonus/vacation payouts, and benefits

Provide job training and mentor team members as needed

Assist in payroll and audit activities, tax calculations and filing activities per IRS regulations

Maintain payroll HRIS system and identify ways to update current and future payroll processes/procedures as relevant

Knowledge of TruPay, Hire Forms, Applicant Pro, and Vision LMS

December 2018 – June 2019

Payroll & Accounting Specialist, SSM Health at Home

Combined experience and responsibilities include:

Process bi-weekly payroll for 400, multistate employees

Verifying W-4 forms and benefit elections at time of hire

Hosting weekly orientations describing timekeeping procedures and mileage reporting expectations

Generate reports to accurately pay Federal/State deadlines in allotted deadlines

Knowledge of Great Plains, Sage, TimeStar, McKesson, and Microsoft Suite

Generate vacation accruals

HIGHLIGHTS

Project lead on Ministerial Housing Allowance implementation, including backend Workday payroll and accounting setup, cross-company testing, staff communication, delivering the allowance to a 75% increase of 1100 employees

ADP implementation of W-2, wage garnishment, and employee verification, improving efficiency for accounting and HR departments.

REFERENCES & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

[Available upon request]

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