Payroll, Tax & Accounting Operations Leader
Resume:
LaShawn Washington
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Strategic thinking, taskmaster, with over 20 years career experience performing operational excellence habitually, and delivering measurable contributions to achievement of organizational goals. I specialize in executing solutions that maximize departmental efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce errors in Payroll Processing, Tax Administration, Accounting, HR and Benefits Administration.
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, DC – Accounting/English majors
Paychex Incorporated, Rochester, NY – Senior Payroll/Tax Certification
Triple Ten – Online -AI Automation Administration
UPO Workforce Institute – Cyber Technician/CompTIA A+ Certification (currently enrolled in progress)
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Solomon/Dynamics SL, PeopleSoft, Paychex, ADP WFN, Elite, Deltek, Kronos, Workday, Reflections/NFC Mainframe, EPIC, WebTA, Databasics, SAP Concur, AI Automation, IT and Cyber Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) May 2023 – Present
Senior Payroll Administrator/Staff Accountant
Manage US Multi-State Payroll, Tax Filings (Quarterly, Annual, W2s), time and attendance, HR/Compliance, state/local rules and regulations for all aspects of payroll processing matters for CSIS staff of 500
Perform all payroll related accounting, reconciling and General Ledger reporting
Authored comprehensive detailed Payroll Procedures, Training Manuals, video guided tutorials and documentation of all Payroll Administration, and Accounting Standard Operating Procedures
Created standardized documentation format and procedures to efficiate communications, with Human Resources and Finance & Accounting Teams for required updates and all transactions that affect bi-weekly payroll processing ensuring timely validation, processing, and significantly increased accuracy
Intuit Turbo Tax January 2021 – April 2025
Full Service Tax Associate (Seasonal)
Examine and evaluate tax data and documentation to reconcile and prepare accurate client income tax returns ensuring compliance with federal & state tax guidelines utilizing comprehensive knowledge of applicable Internal Revenue and state policies ensuring filings in required jurisdictions are done on a timely basis.
Frequently review tax records and initiate corrective action to resolve discrepancies
Assist customers via virtual call center, interpreting laws of federal and state tax authorities and advise how to resolve agency tax notices.
Advise customers with developing strategies to maximize tax savings and minimize penalties and interest
BG Consulting September 2021 – April 2023
HR & Payroll Specialist (Federal Government Contractor)
Served as liaison between Human Resource staff to resolve payroll, leave and benefits administration matters
Provided expert program related consulting services and advice to FCC staff, former employees, annuitants, on all federal employee benefits, leave and work life programs
Processed daily HR & Payroll actions utilizing NFC, EPIC, eOPF, WebTA, and various other Federal office software programs and databases.
Trinity Washington University August 2019 – July 2021
Payroll Manager
Responsible for providing a full range of payroll concepts, principles, processes and procedures in administration and processing of bi-weekly, monthly, semi-monthly, seasonal and bonus payrolls for approximately 800 hourly, salaried staff, full-time, part-time as well as contracted (1099) employees
Conduct and participate in the evaluation of administrative programs, data systems and methods; identifying ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of essential functions of Payroll and Human Resource services
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training for employees and management on changes in HR and payroll systems and/or processes
Reconciled quarterly and annual Payroll tax filings and reports in accordance with agency filing requirements and government audit regulations
Conducted evaluation of administrative programs, data systems and methods; identifying ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of essential functions of Payroll and Human Resource services
Managed HRIS system migration and implementation
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) February 2013 – August 2019
Payroll Manager – Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Managed and served as the primary point of contact and technical expert for payroll systems, daily payroll operations, processing, guidance and regulatory controls for over 800 employees of the Office of the Attorney General
Researched Payroll and HR matters and executed resolution of employee concerns
Facilitated biweekly new employee orientations and employee exit certifications
Advised management and trained employees, and department timekeepers on Payroll processing, Human Resource procedures, DPM compliance, audit regulations and administrative matters
Conducted and participated in the evaluation of administrative programs, accessing training, systems and methods; identifying ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Payroll and Human Resource services
Maximized departmental efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing errors
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) July 2011 – February 2013
Payroll Specialist – Office of Pay and Retirement Services
Processed and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions via biweekly and supplemental payrolls and related functions for over 60,000 District government employees utilizing PeopleSoft HRIS.
Served as primary point of contact and technical expert for payroll systems, daily payroll operations, processing, guidance and regulatory controls; for HRIS system migration, from testing to live implementation
Promoted to Payroll Manager of OAG
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