KELLY LANHAM FL 239-***-**** adz96z@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-l-6a7123b2

Accounting and Payroll leader dedicated to Accurate Payroll, Accounting, Building Teams, and Optimizing Efficiency through Process Improvements

Dynamic leader with 20 years of payroll leadership, accounting, and human resources experience, skilled in complex problem solving, payroll related investigations, planning and directing projects, and writing standard operating procedures. Successfully executed the integration of data during several mergers and acquisitions within the human resources and payroll functions; ability to mitigate discrepancies with attention to detail and high level of integrity and dedication.

Key Competencies:

Advanced Excel

Multi-State Payroll

Compliance & Regulations

Training & Development

GL Maintenance

Process Improvement

Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial Reporting

GAAP Compliance

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Data Analysis

Software:

ADP Work Force Now

Concur Expense

Outlook

Power Point

QuickBooks

Teams

Lightspeed

Talon

Google Sheets

StoreForce

ADP Team Pay

ADP EZ Labor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHSmith North America (Incorporating MRG and InMotion)

04/21 - Current Divisional Director Payroll, Remote

Manage two employees for daily operations of a multi-jurisdictional biweekly payroll for over 2,500 employees using ADP Work Force Now in over 30 states and Canada. Automated processes for payroll as the company grew with a buyout and merger in 2020.

Revamp the manual processes to increase productivity and reduce discrepancies by 30%.

Supervise, train, and mentor teammates for accurate and timely biweekly payroll.

Audit and interpret pay policies, LOA, FMLA and reconcile any discrepancies.

Transition to ADP WFN as we expanded into two additional Canadian provinces.

Responsible for timekeeping reporting transfer between three software systems.

Multi-Jurisdictional payroll for 2500 + employees in over 30 states using ADP Work Force Now.

Develop ad hoc ADP reports for employee and payroll audits.

Oversee garnishments, tax levies, child support, and 401k contributions.

Maintain federal, state, and local taxes according to individual state laws and SOX compliance.

Develop Excel Workbooks to track payroll changes with substantial formula and data manipulation.

Created a Standard Operating Procedures manual for payroll.

Interpret HR policies and directives to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations.

04/18 – 04/21 Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter, Las Vegas, NV

ADP employee management for Marshall Retail Group (prior to WHSmith purchase and merger in 2020) for over 800 employees across eighteen states and Canada. Recruiter during merger with InMotion Entertainment Group, a technology division that increased our sales force by 35%.

Surpassed hiring industry standard rate by 10% through questionnaire redesign and sourcing.

Developed training programs and held new hire orientation across the US.

Developed an Excel real time tracker for hiring metrics.

Organized and held employee appreciation events for over 400 employees.

Collaborated with hiring managers on advertising strategies.

KELLY LANHAM 239-***-**** adz96z@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-l-6a7123b2

Bert’s Black Widow & Barracuda Harley-Davidson, Port Charlotte St. Petersburg, FL

08/15 to 04/18 Human Resources & Payroll Manager

Managed the accounting office for daily operations and spearheaded the development of all human resources forms and procedures. Responsible for all Human resource and payroll administration for over 200 employees upon acquisition of a new dealership.

Developed Excel workbooks for open-to-buy, KPI trackers and rolling forecast models.

Onboarded and merged acquired company’s 80 employees and new payroll schedule.

Developed standard operating procedure manual for accounting, HR, and payroll.

Reassigned all accounting information from Lightspeed to Talon and inventory.

Responsible for all computer access, security, and employee access on H-D training website.

Maintained G/L accounts, A/P, A/R. reconciliations, accruals, and month end reporting.

SFE dba Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Fort Myers, FL

03/12 to 08/15 Staff Accountant/CFO Assistant

Excel expert responsible for the 36+ spreadsheet workbooks that all rolled into one for forecasting and budgeting. Heavy attention to detail, formulas, and communication with executives.

Controlled and reconciled A/P, A/R, bank deposits, and Sales and Use Tax.

Responsible for reconciliations, accruals, and backup payroll for 250 employees in four states.

Accountable for rolling budgets, forecasts, KPIs and all monthly spreadsheets accurately.

Maintained all computer access, security, and setup for employees training schedules.

Developed a standard operating procedures manual.

Reduced cost of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets by 25%.

Harley Owners Group club liaison for dealership.

Marketed new property and rental of four event arenas.

Managed social media, marketing presence, and developed scheduling system.

Led a team of 7 for internal, community, and philanthropic events.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Excel Development: Developed an Excel workbook for a Harley-Davidson dealership to track and report metrics to a 3rd party for analyzation within a peer group.

Data Analysis: Used Excel to manipulate and analyze inventory data for a Harley-Davidson consultant. Responsible for the open-to-buy information for 9 dealerships.

Payroll Taxes: Prepared, reconciled, and submitted payroll taxes for state and federal filings for non-profit. Implemented electronic tax filings for small businesses.

Government Reporting: Responsible for local and state government Medicaid payments and reporting. Edited and maintained databases for county clients.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Payroll.org (exam Jan 2024) 2024

Bachelor's Degree, Finance, 3.6 University of Iowa – IA 2000

Associate of Science, Business, 3.8 Muscatine Community College - IA 1998

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