Payroll Lead and Bookkeeping Specialist

AH

AUSTIN HIME

**********@*****.*** 224-***-**** Waco, TX 76708

Detail-oriented Payroll Processor and Bookkeeper experienced in managing payroll and full charge bookkeeping across private and public sectors. Delivered consistent results through a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Focused on embracing new challenges and contributing effectively in independent roles.

• Payroll

• PeopleSoft

• Microsoft Office expert

• SAP

• Benefits

• LOA reports

• CAD software

• Payroll administration

• Time management

• Excel pivot tables

• Labor corrections

• Compliance management

• Budget tracking

• Data analysis

• Expense reporting

• Critical thinking

• Team leadership

• Effective communication

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving

• Project management

• Adaptability

• Problem-solving

• Active listening

• MS office

• Organizational skills

• Training & Development

• Research

• PPE use

• Interpersonal communication

• Project planning

• Networking

• Customer relations

• Team management

• Public speaking

• Recordkeeping

• Flexible and adaptable

• Troubleshooting

• Microsoft office

• Collaboration

L3Harris Waco, TX

Payroll Lead

01/2023 - Current

Leads team of four in the preparation and processing of 10,000 employees. This includes weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly, non-exempt, salary, union, and non-union employees.

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Balanced employee time from Auto Time to SAP to PeopleSoft for corporate payroll submission, ensuring accuracy for weekly payroll of 68,000 hours and biweekly payroll of 500,000 hours.

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Once time has been accepted by corporate, validate that all time is still balanced and then approve the file. Balancing across three different systems requires extensive use of pivot tables and v-lookup in excel.

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Facilitated schedule changes to accommodate staffing needs across over 100 department schedules.

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Processes labor corrections, labor transfers, cost center changes and labor batch corrections.

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Provided backup for additional plants by processing payroll for 3,000 employees and managing both weekly and bi-weekly payrolls during

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Summary

Skills

Experience

holidays.

Meeting the Monday deadline means processing both weekly and bi-weekly payrolls within the same week.

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DesignCo. Waco, TX

Estimator

04/2022 - 12/2022

Designed flooring, countertops, and other elements for custom and existing homes based on blueprints and site measurements, ensuring client satisfaction.

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Collected precise measurements to facilitate accurate design implementation across greater Waco and DFW area, enhancing project efficiency.

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City of Waco Waco, TX

Sr. Financial Analyst

05/2021 - 12/2021

Facilitated competitive bidding process for library management software and Central Library courtyard renovation, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

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Managed payment processing and check requests, ensuring timely payment of library bills within P-Card limits and effectively handling requests for larger amounts.

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Monitored library budget and submitted P-Card transactions weekly, ensuring accurate allocation of charges to appropriate accounts.

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City of Waco Waco, TX

Payroll Specialist

12/2014 - 05/2021

Processed bi-weekly payroll, managed time tracking in Executime, and imported data into Munis to ensure accurate payroll processing.

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Submitted payroll ACH files to bank, ensured payroll funding, coordinated payroll taxes, and reconciled 457(d) plan for compliance.

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Managed external garnishments: Processed child support, spousal support, and tax garnishments, ensuring compliance with limits.

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• Performed parallel payroll runs to verify system integrity and accuracy. Processed status changes, transfers, and benefit modifications as per HR directives.

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Ensured pension plan funding and led the HTE to Munis software transition, including code conversions.

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D.W. Henderson Corp. Waco, TX

Bookkeeper

05/2014 - 12/2014

Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate financial reporting through bank reconciliations.

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Processed bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, ensuring timely employee compensation.

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Led the transition from a time clock and punch card system to an integrated electronic payroll and point-of-sale system.

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Monitored inventory daily, weekly, and monthly to maintain optimal stock levels.

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St. Michael's Catholic Academy

GED

Education and Training

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