Alison Johnson
Rochester,MN
Summary
Accomplished professional with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Anfinson, Thompson, and Co.
Remote
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Applied knowledge of legislation and regulations of the payroll field while administering personnel payment statements electronically and on paper
- Gathered timesheets from a variety of employers and processed them accurately for the benefit of the organization
- Prepared payroll and tax reports for upper management, finance department, and employers, including New Hire Reports for the State of MN, Pension Reports, and various other reports)
- Communicated directly with clients on various payroll issues including W2s, paystubs, and quarterly taxes
- Managed new hire information, termination paperwork, and pay orders for child support
- Prepared and executed pay orders for child support with electronic State systems and on checks
- Calculated overtime, bonuses, deductions, and taxes by hand when systems were down
- Strong collaboration with co-workers, management, and clients to cultivate unity
- Implemented timekeeping system setup when new clients onboarded to ensure the options met the specifications for their company preferences
- Manipulated the system to capture benefits, accruals, deductions, retroactive pay changes, child support, and retirement deductions and matching
- Ensured holiday pay and other non-standard time was input correctly and social security and Medicare employee withdrawals matched the employer contributions
- Ensured each company complied with ESST and OT policies and tracked accordingly through QuickBooks payroll system
- Created payroll reports to include time off, retirement contributions, overtime, and check registers for the employer
- Processed monthly and quarterly payroll taxes to include State and Federal unemployment
- Researched and responded to inquiries regarding payroll policies and procedures
- Emailed employees in various companies their paystubs and also uploaded to the secure employer portal
- Secondary auditor for payroll entries such as retro pay and benefits, to ensure accuracy and completeness of weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll
Owner/President
Roasted Bliss Coffee Shop and Bakery
Rochester, MN
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Effectively reviewed and reconciled data on invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and payments
- Created and organized Standard Operating Procedures along with policies to comply with applicable statutes
- Facilitated ongoing contract management deals with vendors and ensured payment processing fell within budgeted entries
- Analyzed reporting and implemented change process when staff were not following industry regulations
- Possessed Human Resource and accounting knowledge to include hiring, terminating, benefits, and processing payroll
- Initiated seasonal solutions to adhere to customer requests and trained 100 employees on new procedures
- Coordinated requests for accommodations under the American Disabilities Act and ensured compliance
- Evaluated employee workers' compensation claims prior to documentation submittal to the state
- Processed and validated for accuracy
- Researched and maintained accurate knowledge on State and Federal employee changes that were relevant to Roasted Bliss
Operations Analyst II
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Lead Payment Processing Team to provide direction on Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Mayo Clinic Health System Outreach billing for over $1 Million in Revenue
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for all Non-Patient Revue Services Tasks
- Facilitated ongoing contract management conversations with Provider Relations relating to International Advisory members
- Participated and supported groups analyzing, redesigning, and implementing process improvements and innovative programs in the Enterprise Revenue Cycle
- Possessed in-depth knowledge of healthcare environment
- Served as a resource to the Enterprise Revenue Cycle, clinical operations and the institution for Revenue Cycle topics and issues
- Initiated solutions and identifies resource impact to ensure operational effectiveness by working with Operations and SS in redesigning systems and workflows through understanding of Enterprise Revenue Cycle operations, processes, systems, regulations, clinical practice, payer changes and data
- Participated and/or lead internal reviews, training, projects, and multi-disciplinary workgroups related to internal quality reviews, training, compliance initiatives, reporting initiatives, benchmarking, research and analysis, continuous improvement opportunities, and other customer requested projects
- Assisted in gathering and analyzing data for decision-making and process improvement within the revenue cycle and clinical operations
- Understood and was accountable for ensuring a control environment is maintained to preserve Mayo's Standard of Ethics and minimize the financial and legal risks for Mayo
- Actively communicated pertinent information to various audiences
- Troubleshoots operational and systems issues and oversees resolutions
- Lead and coordinated meetings which include participants throughout Mayo Clinic, including Administration
- Assisted with ensuring compliance of federal and state requirements were met
- Documented change processes and ensured changes are incorporated into training and internal control materials for Enterprise Revenue Cycle staff and other users
- Maintained knowledge of current healthcare environment and regulations
- Served as Project Manager for SAGE upgrade
- Created formulas to convert RRIS upload to ADW upload to ensure accurate recording of revenue
Area Accounting Technician
NRCS
Rochester, MN
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Prepared financial report briefings and recommending contract approvals for all agricultural applications
- Reviewed and passing upon applications for future contract obligations and servicing agricultural producers
- Ensured all supporting documentation was received for application packets to move forward with funding
- Initiated group feedback from 14 District Conservationists to draft position qualification standards for Earth Team members using Microsoft Office programs
- Reviewed progress toward achieving objectives and provided feedback to management regarding program trends to enhance achievement for future funding initiatives
- Recruited volunteers for District Conservationists under volunteer role of Earth Team Volunteer Coordinator
- Conducted and managed individual and group training sessions on a statewide document management system
- Briefed ASTC and APS on QAR programmatic findings and proposed procedural changes to improve the process
- Provided advice to ASTC (supervisor) concerning the recruitment process for the Earth Team Volunteers by suggesting it as a performance measure for all supervisors
- Successful ability to interact, negotiate and influence staff at various levels of the Federal Government by reviewing complaints and performing fact finding tasks to advise management on necessary actions
- Accurately coded leave administration programs for employees who were absent
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of financial statements.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by diligently reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
Owner
Curves for Women
Rochester, MN
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Prepared, reconciled, and ensured over $500,000 in funds were available for obligation accruals
- Maintained current training on legal compliance with the hiring procedures within a supervisory role
- Administered most productive recruitment strategies for filling particular competitive positions
- Prepared current and past due billings to over three hundred clients, commercial concerns, State, and other businesses for debt collection
- Evaluated, ranked, and selected top candidates for potential interviews
- Analyzed position requirements to fill based on skill, knowledge of fitness routines, and ability to perform the tasks at hand
- Recruited top notch employees to work in a multi-disciplined work team, by utilizing performance management techniques to establish priority positions
- Determined the proper method of payment via EFT or Third-Party Draft and determined discrepancies in the payment report
- Extended job offers in coordination with respective reporting dates to ensure pre-employment requirements were met
Time and Attendance Clerk
Federal Medical Center
Rochester, MN
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Accurately coded 180 employees' hours prior to entering them into the National Finance Center database
- Managed and audited purchase orders and travel authorizations to ensure accuracy for the Warden's signature
- Updated electronic folders in correspondence with each employee's document
- Back-up point of contact for basic labor-management relations bargaining units
- Researched discrepancies in updated vacancy announcements for the HR department
- Worked on an Employee Relations board to provide alternate dispute resolution amongst employees when arbitration assistance was needed
- Built ad hoc reports as needed
Associate Director of Career Services
Minnesota School of Business
Rochester, MN
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Responded to calls regarding complaints and inquiries from hiring managers and applicants during hiring and referral process, via in writing and over phone
- Planned and hosted onsite career fairs and other Career Services related events
- Created job assessments addressing key competencies based on skills and abilities in automated staffing system
- Recommended strategies to Director for students to overcome employment barriers
- Teamed up with HR specialists to identify enhancements to current programs that bridged gap between students and professionals
- Produced marketing materials specific to the Career Services department utilizing my administrative skills
- Instructed quarterly eight-week professional development class consisting of resume writing, interviewing, and networking
- Led Career Services classes of 30 students, educating on resume writing, interviewing, and overall career readiness
New Member Outreach Intern
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Rochester, MN
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Accelerated promotion of community events by prioritizing marketing campaigns
- Leveraged community relationships at Chamber events to help grow the memberships
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets to maintain annual memberships and track renewals
- Experience performing accounting support work such as researching, tracking, and analyzing data
Education
MBA - Human Resources
MN School of Business
Rochester, MN06.2012
Skills
- New hire processing
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial reports
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Employee File Maintenance
- Processing garnishments
- Tax Compliance
- Project Management
- Collaborative team member
- General Ledger Knowledge
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations
- Policy Adherence
- Journal entry preparation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Anfinson, Thompson, and Co.
05.2024 - 11.2024
Owner/President
Roasted Bliss Coffee Shop and Bakery
04.2019 - 05.2024
Operations Analyst II
Mayo Clinic
01.2018 - 12.2019
Area Accounting Technician
NRCS
11.2014 - 01.2018
Time and Attendance Clerk
Federal Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2014
Owner
Curves for Women
07.2011 - 06.2015
Associate Director of Career Services
Minnesota School of Business
06.2010 - 07.2012
New Member Outreach Intern
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
01.2010 - 06.2010
MBA - Human Resources
MN School of Business
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