Amy Hogan

Saint Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic Payroll Manager with proven expertise in accounting processes; 29 years experience at two Multi-National companies. Adept at managing payroll for over 2900 employees Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures. Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations while resolving discrepancies efficiently. Recognized for implementing streamlined procedures and delivering exceptional customer service, enhancing overall payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Payroll Manager

Hussmann

Bridgeton, MO

06.2010 - 05.2025

Used strong analytical and reasoning skills to process weekly high-volume payroll for bargaining employees and bi-weekly payroll for non-bargaining employees. Did Verification of all onboarding documents for office and field hires. Including reviewing documents for accuracy for W-4, Direct Deposit, I-9, etc. Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems. Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates. Calculated and processed employee deductions such as taxes, benefits and garnishments. Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database. Processed payroll adjustments; garnishments, benefits, and taxes for 2900+ employees with 100% accurate. Produced payroll reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency. Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy. Created new hire and termination documents for payroll. Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal & state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings. Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts. Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions. Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies. Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.

Senior Payroll Specialist

Amazon

Saint Charles , MO

06.1996 - 05.2010

Processed Payroll for 3000 employees Processed wage garnishment orders from government agencies or creditors in a timely manner while adhering to applicable laws and regulations governing withholding limits and notification requirements. Managed special projects assigned by Payroll Manager as needed. Generated custom reports using complex queries for management review purposes. Actively participated in meetings focused on developing effective solutions for improving existing processes. Calculated and processed employee deductions such as taxes, benefits and garnishments. Maintained payroll records in accordance with federal and state regulations. Prepared year-end reporting documentation in accordance with IRS requirements. Assisted employees with inquiries related to their paychecks or other compensation matters. Researched discrepancies and resolved issues related to payroll transactions. Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports. Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management. Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

05-1996

MBA - Business Administration

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO

Skills

Payroll Software: ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks Payroll,
Spreadsheets & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Payroll Legislations: Familiar with FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, EEO, FLSA, ACA regulations
Other Relevant Tools:, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace