Accounting Specialist Payroll
Resume:
Ronald Gabon
Payroll & Accounting Specialist
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www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-gabon-20949a114 • Seymour, CT Summary
Dynamic and analytical professional with 15+ years of experience in payroll and accounting administration across a variety of sectors including aerospace and print and enterprise solutions. Proven history of identifying and actualizing opportunities for operational improvements that save time, costs, improve accuracy, and drive workflow. Demonstrated talent for managing high-volume payroll portfolios, databases, and complex administrative support initiatives in a cross- functional, nation-wide capacity.
Areas of Expertise
Payroll & Accounting Expertise
Research & Analysis
Reconciliation & Administration
Cross-Functional Coordination
SAP & GAAP Expertise
Stakeholder/Vendor Management
Data/Database Management
Prioritization & Decision-Making
Process Improvement
ADP Enterprise
Workday & BlackLine
MS Office & Adobe Suites
Professional Experience
Raytheon Technologies, Farmington, CT
Payroll Accounting Specialist (Remote), 12/2018 – Present Oversee and direct all payroll accounting operations for UTC Aerospace Systems population, securing accurate/timely closes, and maintaining strict compliance with GAAP and company data care policies. Arrange funding requests, manage multi-state taxation process (including collections and refunds), and cross-collaborate with treasury, benefits, and HSA partner. Identify and resolve any GL/SAP mapping challenges, facilitate auditors/audits, support finance team, and spearhead ad hoc projects as needed. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities for operational improvements rooted in enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Streamlined workflow and enhanced accuracy by overhauling outdated overpayment and employee receivable process, building centralized process oversight team. Successfully collected $1M+ USD in employee receivables since implementation as a direct result.
Payroll Reconciliation Analyst 07/2017 – 12/2018
Analyzed agency tax notices and tracers while collaborating closely with ADP to secure successful state tax refunds. Quickly resolved any reconciliation issues/discrepancies as internal/external stakeholders’ preferred liaison. Facilitated GL account reconciliation and investigations into payroll accounting tax inquiries on behalf of United Technologies’ Global Financial Services (GFS).
● Resolved outstanding payroll state tax account amendment issue across 50 FEINs by conducted cross-sectional research and juxtaposing multiple systems to identify errors. Cleared ~$500K receivables. Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Stamford, CT 05/2016 – 07/2017 Senior Payroll Administrator
Facilitated administration of ADP Enterprise Payroll and E-Time services for North American region, representing portfolio of ~8K (exempt/non-exempt) employees. Included daily data management (preparation, collection, export, etc.), payroll management, research, investigations, queries, reporting, and corrective action. Assessed vendor materials, documents, and reports to rectify discrepancies and form recommendations for resolution procedures regarding payroll processing operations. Built and audited wide variety of comprehensive payroll materials including worker’s compensation, vacation accrual, 401K, garnishments, and more.
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Cenveo Inc., Stamford, CT 12/2007 – 05/2016
Payroll Analyst / Payroll Coordinator
Managed weekly and biweekly payroll operations for 2K+ wage and salary-based employees, including data management, verification, reporting, and ADP system management. Processed various garnishments such as tax levies, bankruptcies, and child support in collaboration with government agencies. Orchestrated employment verification processes.
● Significantly improved report accuracy and timely delivery rate by developing informal ADP training program for 12 payroll and HR stakeholders across US.
● Reduced misfiling incidents and streamlined access by restructuring garnishment filing system to be dictated by pay group (40+) rather than name.
Additional Experience
Clinical Data Associate, Client Associated Businesses, Inc., Milford, CT Assistant Store Manager, Walgreens, Fairfield, CT
Education
Master of Public Administration
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology & Sociology
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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