Payroll Administration Specialist with Compliance Focus

Susan Murray

Payroll Administrator

******@*******.*** ● 845-***-****

● Hopewell, NY 12533

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing multi-company, multi-state payroll operations with precision and compliance.

Skilled in benefits administration, garnishments, unemployment claims, and audit processes, delivering accurate and timely payroll while resolving employee inquiries swiftly. Proven success in leading payroll system transitions, streamlining workflows, and implementing process improvements to reduce errors and enhance operational efficiency. Expert in generating actionable reports, maintaining reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Adept at supporting management, developing standard operating procedures, and fostering seamless payroll and benefits administration across organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Payroll Processing

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

Unemployment Claims Management

Journal Entries & Month-End Close

Payroll System Implementation

Payroll Audits & Reconciliations

Standard Operating Procedures

Benefits Administration

Multi-State Payroll Compliance

Team Leadership & Development

Strategic Planning & Implementation

Professional Experience

Payroll Administrator Diba Industries – Danbury, CT

2019 – Present

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-company, multi-state organization to ensure accurate bi-weekly payrolls and compliance with federal and state regulations. Support managers in maintaining accurate timesheets, performing routine audits, and verifying proper calculation of wages, benefits, and tax withholdings. Assisted with open enrollment and ensured compliance with new federal and state regulations.

Achieved optimum outcomes by responding promptly to employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

Administered employee benefits in payroll, processed garnishments and unemployment claims, and generated standard and ad hoc reports for finance.

Navigated a mid-year transition to a new payroll provider by actively participating in all training sessions, enabling seamless payroll processing from the transition date.

Accounting Manager Reifler Companies – Millbrook, NY

2012 – 2019

Steered full accounting operations for multiple companies, including month-end close, journal entries, payroll, and sales tax compliance. Administered employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, workers’ compensation, and disability insurance. Oversaw all operations of a 250-acre horse farm, including accounting, property and school taxes, payroll, and benefits administration.

Developed standard operating procedures for all accounting and operational processes.

Maintained relationships with 17 banks, handled reconciliations, and managed lines of credit.

Managed any issues arising at the farm or its associated restaurant and ensured smooth day-to-day operations.

Accounting Manager Hunt Country Furniture – Wingdale, NY

2010 – 2011

Oversaw full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, including reconciliation of all cash and credit transactions. Maintained bank relationships, performed reconciliations, and managed lines of credit. Conducted month-end close, prepared journal entries, and generated monthly financial reports.

Administered payroll and employee benefits for 80 staff, including health, disability, and worker’s compensation plans.

Led ISO9001 compliance efforts by creating step-by-step procedures for payroll, Accounts Payable, and multi-state tax processes.

Developed organized binders for each function and enabled finance team members to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

Additional Experience

Accounting Manager - Payroll and Benefits Administrator Conklin Corporation – Pleasant Valley, NY

Education

Associates in Marketing and Management The Berkeley School - White Plains, NY

Bachelor in Arts Iona College - New Rochelle, NY

Certifications

Certified in QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, UKG and Workday Dataworks, and Microsoft Office Suite,

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