Alice Zihumo
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Accomplished Payroll Accountant with a proven track record at Covenant Church, adept in payroll system implementation and enhancing process efficiency by 100%. Expert in tax liability calculation and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Accountant
Covenant Church :
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
- Collaborated with HR department to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, setting up employee profiles in the payroll system.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members to quickly learn company-specific payroll procedures.
- Implemented a paperless payroll system, reducing waste and improving overall efficiency.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new payroll software system, leading training sessions for users and providing ongoing support during transition periods.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
American Heritage Academy
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Harare Polytecnic College
Harare, Zimbabawe12.1992
Skills
- Direct Deposit Management
- Employee benefits administration
- Payroll System Implementation
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Adjustments
- Payroll Deductions
- Expense Tracking
- Tax Liability Calculation
- Payroll Recordkeeping
- Payroll Discrepancy Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Accounting Processes
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll Review
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting Principles
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
Covenant Church :
01.2006 - 03.2011
Accounts Receivable Clerk
American Heritage Academy
01.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Harare Polytecnic College