Ally Neely

• Worked in the Global Mobility Compensation and Assignment Service department for one of the Big Four Accounting firms.

• Managed international assignments, while prioritizing various tasks with the focus on quality, diligence, and confidentiality.

• Reviewed and prepared (first-level) time-sensitive client deliverables including cost estimates, letters of assignment, and payroll entries/adjustments for senior and assistant managers.

• Managed client mobility and payroll relationships.

• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to meet client needs.

• Assisted in email drafting, meeting preparation, and calls with high-level expats as required.

• Conducted monthly and quarterly audits to review payroll records, including monthly allowances such as cost of living, housing, relocation, spousal payments, hardship, and auto lease, if applicable.

• Reviewed any split payrolls during monthly payroll processing and quarterly compensation collection reviews, referencing various resources.

• Collaborated with various global payroll controllers for clients on accumulating and collecting compensation data from diverse countries.

• Provided detailed insight into our compensation practices.

• Ensured full compensation data were collected every month from the respective payroll countries, to conduct a comprehensive review compliance regulatory requirements.

• Reviewed and analyzed expats' compensation data, including domestic and international payroll, relocation expenses, tax payments, trailing payments, and fees incurred during the assignment for the relevant tax calendar and fiscal year.

• Provided compensation reports to our local home and host country tax teams, according to established deadlines for tax purposes.

• Assisted assistant managers and managers with year-end preparation, coordinated meetings, orientations, and W2 reconciliations for various clients.

• Prepared foreign exchange rate reconciliations for the assistant manager and manager to go over with the client and/or assignee and discuss potential issues and planned resolutions.

• Assisted assistant managers and managers with year-end preparation, coordinated meetings, orientations, and W2 reconciliations for various clients.

• Prepared the client's quarterly invoices for approval and identified any out-of-scope work.

• Assisted in integrating acquired companies'' compensation systems into existing frameworks during mergers and acquisitions scenarios.

• Conducted regular audits of garnishment files for accuracy and compliance, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
• Investigated instances of incorrect garnishment documentation.
• Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures relating to garnishment handling, ensuring best practices were consistently followed.
• Maintained a comprehensive understanding of various types of wage attachments, including tax levies, child support orders, and student loan deductions, enabling accurate processing of diverse cases.
• Reviewed, computed and corrected payroll errors to improve accuracy of garnishments.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to garnishments.
• Entered and tracked payroll deductions and processing of garnishments.
• Assisted human resources departments with interpreting complex language surrounding wage attachment regulations during training sessions or informational meetings upon request.
• Demonstrated mastery of applicable software programs used for managing garnishments while providing valuable input into system improvements as necessary.
• Set up wage garnishments resulting from child support orders and tax levies.
• Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
• Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
• Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
• Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
• Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Managed high-profile accounts with exceptional care, ensuring timely processing of sensitive garnishments for large corporations or government entities.
• Provided customer support to employees by answering garnishment-related inquiries.
• Facilitated clear communication between all parties involved in the garnishment process through proactive outreach and prompt response to inquiries.
• Implemented consistent documentation practices for record-keeping purposes, resulting in increased organization within the department.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects pertaining to wage attachments, offering subject matter expertise as needed.
• Ensured compliance with federal and state laws by staying up-to-date on relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Improved efficiency in processing garnishments, leading to reduced turnaround times for clients.
• Developed strong relationships with courts, attorneys, and other parties involved in garnishment cases to facilitate smooth case resolution.