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Amanda Marie Carter

Cottage Grove,MN

Summary

Qualified Payroll Manager with extensive experience in managing payroll operations for diverse industries. Proven track record of ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely multi-state payroll processing. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement procedures and efficient payroll processes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Bremer Bank
01.2024 - Current
  • - Direct payroll operations for 1,700+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • - Led the successful implementation of a hybrid work transition for 200+ employees, resulting in multi-state tax implications and compliance coordination.
  • - Created analytical dashboard tiles to provide real-time insights and reports (ex. Overtime, FTE)
  • - Developed an internal payroll resource portal to enhance employee access to payroll tools and information.
  • - Partnered with HR and Oracle teams to align payroll and HRIS integration efforts across departments.
  • - Provide leadership, training, and performance management for a team of payroll professionals.

Payroll Administrator

Bremer Bank
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Processed payroll for over 1,700 employees using ADP Vantage, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Managed tax reporting and reconciliations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal and state payroll laws.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced errors.
  • Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries related to compensation, benefits, and timekeeping issues efficiently.
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks promptly and accurately.
  • Submitted reports on payroll activities.
  • Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.

Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist

Haworth & Company
04.2017 - 06.2020
  • - Administered payroll for 3,000+ employees across 15+ small business clients.
  • - Successfully led multiple payroll software transitions, ensuring smooth migration and user adoption.
  • - Maintained financial records and produced quarterly and annual financial statements.

Payroll, Accounts Payable, and HR Coordinator

Rosedale Chevrolet
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • - Processed payroll, managed accounts payable, and supported HR functions including onboarding and benefits administration.
  • - Leveraged Oracle HR systems to enhance cross-functional efficiency and data accuracy.

Assistant Manager

Holiday
09.2004 - 02.2015
  • - Managed daily store operations, supervised staff, and delivered exceptional customer service.
  • - Recruited, trained, and evaluated team members to ensure operational excellence and adherence to company policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN
12-2025

Accounting Certificate -

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
06-2013

Skills

  • Multi-State Payroll Processing & Compliance
  • Payroll System Optimization
  • Workday, Oracle, ADP, Sage, QuickBooks, Peoplesoft, Workforce Manager
  • Payroll Auditing & Tax Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Project Management ,System Conversions
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Employee Relations & Issue Resolution
  • Payroll Systems: Workday Payroll, Oracle HR, ADP, Peoplesoft, Sage, Apex, QuickBooks, PMB
  • Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), Google Workspace
  • Compliance: FLSA, ACA, DOL, IRS regulations
  • Reviewing timesheets
  • Resolving discrepancies
  • Data review
  • Year-end procedures
  • Direct deposit management
  • New hire processing
  • Payroll training
  • Payroll policies development
  • HR support
  • Internal controls
  • Tax compliance (Federal and State)
  • Report writing
  • Calculating deductions
  • Garnishment processing
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Check processing
  • Directing teams
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Bremer Bank
01.2024 - Current

Payroll Administrator

Bremer Bank
01.2021 - 12.2023

Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist

Haworth & Company
04.2017 - 06.2020

Payroll, Accounts Payable, and HR Coordinator

Rosedale Chevrolet
06.2014 - 04.2017

Assistant Manager

Holiday
09.2004 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Rasmussen College

Accounting Certificate -

Century College

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