Karen Vitale
Port Saint Lucie, FL. 34953
*****.******@***.***
References Available Upon Request
EMPLOYMENT
May 2023 -Current
Absolute IT Software
Payroll Coordinator
• Oversee organizations payroll processing and functions for over 1000 employees across the United States, Canada and Globally using ADP workforce Now, and ADP Celergo
• Process semi-monthly and monthly payrolls in a timely manner, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.
• Manage payroll adjustments, including wage corrections, tax deductions, garnishments, new hires, and terminations.
• Compiles payroll data including hours worked, bonus pay, commissions.
• Process employee changes: Tax Withholdings, Direct Deposits and PTO accruals. LOA activity.
• Process off-cycle payments as requested by management.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports post-processing
• Post General Ledger and Journal Entries using NetSuite
• Document and maintain standard operation procedures (SOP) for assigned countries.
• Perform monthly and quarterly audits of benefits and deductions
• Partner with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters.
• Respond to employee inquiries about payroll related issues.
• Uphold confidentiality standards.
November 2021– May 2023
Alcoa Medical Staffing, Huntington Beach CA
Payroll Specialist
• Payroll processing for traveling nurses in long term care facilities
• Review timesheets for accuracy, enter information into database and spreadsheets, Process paper checks for distribution, Progress wage garnishments as well as child support garnishments.
• Calculations of bonus pay, commissions.
• Audit employee records to ensure tax compliance and ensure new employees are set up correctly.
• Generate client invoices, and update information as necessary. Collect payments from clients and accurately record in system.
Karen Vitale
3802 SW Kaiser Street
Port Saint Lucie, FL. 34953
*****.******@***.***
References Available Upon Request
March 2018 – November 2021
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, INC.
Payroll Specialist
• Payroll processing for a workforce of 300+ employees.
• Audit employee records to ensure tax compliance and ensure new employees are set up correctly
• Review payroll data verify timecard approval, processing timecards
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Prepare journal entries related to payroll and ensure all payroll transactions are reconciled to the correct departments and general ledger accounts timely
• Update employee payroll changes
• Maintain PDO Accruals
• ACA and workman Comps reporting
• Prepare information for internal/external audits.
• Address and respond to all payroll inquiries from employees and business leaders in a timely manner.
• Prepare month end closing reports to reconcile with general ledger
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger posting and statements
• Act as the knowledge center for the payroll department, answering any payroll or benefit related questions
EDUCATION
FPC, Payroll.Org September 2024
2021-2023 Indian River State College Port St Lucie, FL Major: Accounting/Business Administration
2021 Indian River State College Associates Degree Accounting Port St Lucie, FL