Amy Gesinske
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with decades of experience specializing in payroll processing and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction. A strong commitment to accountability and precision help ensure accurate execution of payroll, recognizing its vital role in supporting employees and their families. Passionate about fostering positive relationships between employers and staff, eager to contribute expertise to a new and rewarding career chapter.
Work History
Benefits & Compensation Specialist
3 Years 9 Months- Process biweekly payroll for +250 employees and providers using Paychex.
- Experienced with complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, regular rate of pay, alternative work schedules, minimum pay, wage garnishments, and overtime payments.
- Proven history of high level payroll accuracy with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies and ensure maintained compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Effectively identify and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, paid time off, and benefit discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented an interactive benefits guide to optimize employee education and participation in the benefits program.
- Collaborate with HR team to streamline payroll processes and benefit administration.
- Improved departmental efficiency by training staff on latest payroll management practices and software.
- Primary systems used: Microsoft Suite, Paychex Flex, Paylocity, Flock, Canva.
Payroll Administrator / Human Resources
7 Years 3 Months- Administered all payroll functions and system management, including calculations and compliance with CBA regulations, to ensure accurate weekly payroll for 150-300 union and non-union employees statewide.
- Conducted thorough checks to confirm no timesheets were overlooked, supporting timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Ensured accurate completion of quarterly payroll tax returns and W-2 forms to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
- Maintained all employee files.
- Implementation of E-Verify.
- Collaborated with teams during audits to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Research and resolve any employee issues including pay discrepancies.
- Primary Systems used: Vista/Viewpoint, UKG/UltiPro, Microsoft Suite
- In my years with TTR, I was able to focus on payroll, which is really what I love to do. I had full ownership of the payroll position, with the typical HR crossover. I take great pride in the equity I've built with our employees, and they know they can depend on me.
Office Manager
10 Years 2 Months- Full cycle Accounts Payable: 3-part matching, purchase orders, certificates of insurance, lien releases, payments, and 1099's.
- Full cycle Payroll: timesheet review and entry, layoffs, union, and non-union, for up to 60 employees.
- Collective bargaining experience, including monthly contribution reporting.
- Service work orders & scheduling
- Job costing and progress billing
- Implementation of E-Verify
- Certified Payroll
- Quarterly payroll tax reporting and W2s
- Onboarding and benefits management
- Primary Systems used: Construction Partner, Excel
- Mrs Fryer was an amazing mentor to me. I was able to learn and grow a lot and in short time became a valued and trusted member of the business family.
- During my 11 years with the Fryer's, I managed a myriad of duties with increasing responsibility, from AP to Workers Comp.
Skills
About me…
I am at my best when I am in my element.
I enjoy learning how a system functions, how it's background processes interact, and how the little nuances of different users affect the end product. I find this very important for maintaining the system and helps me identify anomalies as they arise. In my current role I have become the go-to person for troubleshooting Paychex and identifying errors.
I have knack for numbers and auditing and love a good project.
I'm very creative and I love any opportunity to put my skills to use. In each of my roles I've been able to lead a number of "special projects" including holiday party planning, employee appreciation events, office renovations & redesigns, charity events, and more.