ABEEB ADAMS
Newark,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist with 6+ years of experience managing payroll systems, wire transfer reconciliation, and financial compliance processes. Skilled in processing high-volume payroll and vendor payments, monitoring wire transfers for accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, and various ERP platforms. Proven track record of minimizing financial risk, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting seamless end-to-end payroll and payment functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist
The Millennium Group
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Expert in processing payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring full compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
- Manage outgoing payroll wire transactions to ensure correct routing and timely deposits to employee bank accounts.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; follow up with finance to resolve wire issues.
- Maintain and audit payroll files related to direct deposits and ACH transfers for accuracy.
- Proficiently managing comprehensive employee records and administering benefits programs to meet organizational needs.
- Address employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and benefits with outstanding service.
- Generate payroll cost and deduction reports to support leadership decision-making.
- Oversee 1099 and W-2 reporting, ensuring full federal and state compliance.
- Conduct regular payroll audits and support onboarding/offboarding transitions with proper payroll record adjustments.
- Utilize ADP, Microsoft Excel, and Oracle for efficient processing and documentation.
Payroll Auditor
Veolia Water
Paramus, NJ
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Analyzed payroll transactions and direct deposit transfers for accuracy.
- Reviewed and investigated payroll wire transfer discrepancies and mis postings.
- Created audit reports and communicated findings to payroll management.
- Researched timekeeping records to validate payroll data.
- Used Microsoft Excel to compile reports and track audit outcomes.
Payroll Analyst /Account Payable
CTG Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Verified and submitted timekeeping data and processed payroll for hundreds of employees.
- Monitored and reconciled payroll and vendor wire transfers using Oracle and Excel.
- Managed ACH payment files and ensured direct deposits posted correctly and on time.
- Processed garnishments, tax deductions, and retirement contributions.
- Supported escalated issues with vendor and employee wire transfers and ensured resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained compliance with all federal/state regulations and internal payroll policies.
- Uploaded and adjusted time records; ensured accuracy of payroll transfer data.
- Investigated and corrected errors in vendor ACH payments and employee disbursements.
Accounts Payable Associate
Experts Energies
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Processed, verified, and reconciled vendor invoices and scheduled wire and ACH payments.
- Monitored wire transfer queues and escalated exceptions or failed transactions to the finance team.
- Ensured accuracy of payment routing, file formatting, and batch uploads in ERP system.
- Researched payment discrepancies and interfaced with vendors and internal departments to resolve wire issues.
- Assisted in month-end close, ensuring all payments, including wires, were properly accounted for.
- Used ERP and Excel to track large-volume payments, maintain transaction logs, and confirm payment status.
- Reviewed and validated banking details for vendors to prevent fraud and errors.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Elite Widget Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Verified incoming invoices and managed vendor payments via wire, ACH, and check.
- Coordinated with bank and internal teams to ensure successful completion of wire payments.
- Monitored and confirmed routing accuracy for all outgoing wires, using SAP and internal systems.
- Flagged and resolved discrepancies in wire activity that led to saving over $10,000 in overpayments annually.
- Entered financial data into internal SAP database with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained vendor files and ensured all wire payment records were documented and matched to invoices.
- Successfully implemented billing process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced errors by 25%.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate issue resolution and smooth payment processing.
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science
Alhikmah University
Ilorin, Kwara10.2015
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Wire Transfer Monitoring
- Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Vendor Payments
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- ADP
- QuickBooks
- Timekeeping
- Compliance Auditing
- ACH Transaction Review
- DDA Transaction Review
- 1099 Reporting
- W-2 Reporting
- Garnishment
- Tax Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Customer Service
- Problem Resolution
- Cross-functional Communication
Certification
- CAPP – Certified Accounts Payable Professional
- CISSP – Certified Information System Security Professional
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
The Millennium Group
05.2024 - Current
Payroll Auditor
Veolia Water
02.2024 - 04.2024
Payroll Analyst /Account Payable
CTG Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2023
Accounts Payable Associate
Experts Energies
06.2020 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
Elite Widget Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor - Computer Science
Alhikmah University
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