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Anika Francis

Nashville,TN

Summary

Experienced with managing end-to-end payroll processes for large organizations. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems and compliance to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Analyst

GEODIS
05.2024 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for over 4,000 U.S. salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
  • Administer payroll for all U.S. citizens working internationally in France, in compliance with both U.S. and French regulations.
  • Oversee payroll operations for all Canada SCO CL FFW employees, including gross-up calculations, tax compliance, and regional reporting.
  • Submit payroll-related reports to each U.S. state by the 12th of each month, covering wage reporting, tax filings, and employment data.
  • Complete all required reporting for each U.S. GEODION location to the U.S. Department of Labor and to the respective state labor boards.
  • Handle all employment and income verification tasks, ensuring timely and accurate responses to third-party requests.
  • Calculate and process severance payments in accordance with employment agreements and labor regulations.
  • Coordinate the preparation and mailing of payroll-related documents, including pay statements and annual tax forms (e.g., W-2s, T4s).
  • Conduct quarterly reporting of all benefits paid out through third-party vendors, including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.
  • Monitor ADP benefits payments and ensure proper reconciliation with third-party vendors in Canada, such as WSIB.
  • Collaborate with the Accounting and Finance departments to support reporting, month-end close activities, and invoice inquiries as needed.
  • Reconcile payroll registers with funding reports and general ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll records, reconciliation files, and policy documentation.
  • Manage tax withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and direct deposits in compliance with applicable laws and employee elections.
  • Partner with HR and Finance teams to coordinate bonuses, equity payouts, and year-end adjustments.
  • Maintain current knowledge of local, state, federal, and international payroll regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Refugee advocates- volunteering

N-CARES
09.2022 - Current
  • Speaks to immigrant groups and share stories and resources to help others.
  • Deliver talks to community groups about immigration,cares and human rights telling people about the services we offer and the benefits to service users as well as providing information about fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
  • Reporting back to Fundraising Officer about any further opportunities following a talk.

Account Payable Specialist

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment tracking systems.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts, verifying transaction details, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
  • Enhanced cash flow by efficiently processing invoices and monitoring overdue accounts.
  • Reduced outstanding balances by consistently following up on delinquent payments with clients.
  • Make sure all CDC codes, rebates and states payments in up to dates and accurate.
  • Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving 250 A/P inquires per day.

Payment Analyst/accountant I-payroll analyst

Pathwind Financial/ META BANK
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • And help with the development and testing of the payroll system UKG pro and classic and billing system BILLTRUST
  • Reviewing account statements to ensure that all charges are accurate and appropriate
  • Interacting with vendors, banks, and other financial institutions to resolve payment issues
  • Conducting audits to ensure accuracy and generating payroll reports for management and compliance purposes.
  • Overseeing reconciliation of accounts payable balances to ensure that they are accurate at all times.
  • Also a part of the payroll project team.
  • Monitoring cash flow trends to identify possible problems with collections or disbursements
  • Interpreting complex accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Processing payments by check or electronic funds transfer (EFT) using a computerized system
  • Reviewing and approving invoices for payment
  • Determining who is responsible for paying bills and ensuring that bills are paid accordingly
  • Preparing reports on collections activity, payment processing trends, and financial status
  • Developed and implemented efficient processes to ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns
  • Managed and oversaw all aspects of payroll tax compliance for a company with XX employees

Senior Credit and Collections Specialist/ Team lead

Sunrun
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Manage and support team.
  • Conduct monthly QA and report to management
  • Keep track of team and assist when necessary.
  • Reviews accounts receivable aging reports on a daily basis to identify delinquent invoices requiring immediate follow-up
  • Contacts delinquent customers by telephone, email, and letters according to collections policies with the highest level of professionalism
  • Determines the reason for delinquency and works cooperatively with customers to resolve
  • Thoroughly and accurately documents all collection efforts for each assigned account
  • Ensures all assigned accounts are managed in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Communicates regularly with leadership and peers on the status of accounts and escalations
  • Provides accurate and timely reporting of performance metrics
  • Reviews and reports collections metrics weekly to track progress against monthly forecasted goals
  • Supports cross-functional projects and teams

Human Resources Generalist/Manager

ASTON CARTER /Amazon
10.2021 - 03.2022

Customer Service Representative/ Permits Specialist

FLEETCOR
06.2021 - 03.2022

Human Resources Generalist/ office administrator

G4S
08.2020 - 06.2021

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

G4S/caterpillar financial
08.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Recruiter/Account Manager

Tropical Stars Hospitality Staffing
04.2019 - 10.2019

Personal Care Assistant

COMFORT CARE HEALTH LLC
09.2018 - 03.2019

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

BEST WESTERN
03.2017 - 11.2017

Account Payable Specialist

Sodexo
11.2016 - 10.2017

Education

Associate In Accounting - Accounting And Finance

University of The West Indies
Kingston JA
04.2015

Skills

  • Payroll software expertise
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Payroll tax filing
  • Employee relations
  • General ledger
  • Payroll auditing
  • Labor law compliance
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Year-end processing
  • New hire processing

Timeline

Payroll Analyst

GEODIS
05.2024 - Current

Account Payable Specialist

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
11.2023 - 04.2024

Payment Analyst/accountant I-payroll analyst

Pathwind Financial/ META BANK
11.2022 - 11.2023

Refugee advocates- volunteering

N-CARES
09.2022 - Current

Senior Credit and Collections Specialist/ Team lead

Sunrun
03.2022 - 10.2022

Human Resources Generalist/Manager

ASTON CARTER /Amazon
10.2021 - 03.2022

Customer Service Representative/ Permits Specialist

FLEETCOR
06.2021 - 03.2022

Human Resources Generalist/ office administrator

G4S
08.2020 - 06.2021

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

G4S/caterpillar financial
08.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Recruiter/Account Manager

Tropical Stars Hospitality Staffing
04.2019 - 10.2019

Personal Care Assistant

COMFORT CARE HEALTH LLC
09.2018 - 03.2019

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

BEST WESTERN
03.2017 - 11.2017

Account Payable Specialist

Sodexo
11.2016 - 10.2017

Associate In Accounting - Accounting And Finance

University of The West Indies
Anika Francis