Alma Dawson
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused payroll professional with good administrative, financial and technical understanding. Highly organized, systematic and resourceful with good problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable
Blenheim Construction, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Match purchase orders to invoices for payment
- Assign G/L codes for accounting purposes
- Select vendors for payment / print checks
- Assist with audits by obtaining certificates of insurance
- Assist with payroll by entering field hours into Viewpoint.
- Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
Payroll Administrator
ARI Products, Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Review timesheets and submission of payroll through Excel and ADP
- Review payroll packet from ADP and distribute to union carpenters
- Enter payroll into General Ledger entries each week
- Record payroll cost into Timberline (Job Cost and G/L modules)
- Prepare and pay benefits for various unions weekly
- Certified payroll reports utilizing state/federal forms
- OCIP reports monthly for insurance audits
- New employee set up through E-Verify and ADP
- Maintain inventory and freight charges through Timberline (inventory module).
Payroll Administrator
JBT Corp.
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Process payroll for union employees with varied shift differentials through Excel
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Supported the overall financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Payroll Administrator
Republic Services
04.2011 - 06.2019
- Provide payroll processing for 950+ employees in Area that included 18 divisions using Kronos timecard and Lawson payroll HR / PA programs to meet weekly deadlines for multiple states
- Approve and transmit hour worked, audit as necessary with approvals
- Obtain supporting authorizations for payroll changes, retro payments and deductions
- Reconcile payroll to hours by utilizing reports weekly
- Upload rates as needed to alternate rate screen for prevailing wage or 13-week average
- Collaborated with several HR Managers by processing Leave of Absence, terminations, position changes, and rate adjustments along with other confidential information
- Update deductions for union employees per the CBA in a timely manner including dues and benefits for several unions
- Supplied financial information to the state as needed for temporary disability claims
- Respond to employees regarding accruals
- Communicate with managers by providing financial / earnings reports
- Correspond with corporate office to create new positions
- Performed new employee orientation / onboarding (I-9), set up tax deductions and direct deposits
- Retain detailed files for payroll and HR purposes.
Education
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Maintaining employee records
- Timekeeping Management
- HR Support
Personal Information
Title: Accounts payable / payroll administrator
References
- Elizabeth Fernandez, ARI Products, (856) 234-0757
- Kathleen Sheridan, Republic Services, (856) 371-3249
- Caroline Marinaro, Republic Services, (609) 636-0383
Timeline
Accounts Payable
Blenheim Construction, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Payroll Administrator
ARI Products, Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2021
Payroll Administrator
JBT Corp.
06.2019 - 12.2019
Payroll Administrator
Republic Services
04.2011 - 06.2019