Anndrea Courtney
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Qualified payroll leader prepared to streamline payroll processes and ensure accuracy in all compensation activities. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in payroll software, regulatory compliance, and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Payroll Coordinator
Broadlawns Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Implement, test and assist in training in new Workday releases for the payroll space to improve the customer and end user experience.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, and offering assistance when needed.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through careful analysis of overtime usage patterns and labor allocation practices.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying current on changes and updates.
- Coordinated with accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting related to employee compensation expenses.
- Served as a subject matter expert during internal audits pertaining to payroll matters, providing thorough documentation and explanations.
Senior Payroll Analyst
Krause Group
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Handled special payroll situations such as severance payments, bonuses, and back pay calculations with accuracy and discretion.
- Coordinated efforts between HR and IT departments to improve data security measures related to sensitive payroll information, safeguarding employee privacy.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any concerns related to payroll processes.
- Reduced manual data entry errors by automating key aspects of the payroll system, resulting in more reliable payment records.
- Reconciled year-end tax documents such as W-2 forms to verify correct reporting of wages and deductions for all staff members.
- Trained new team members on company-specific payroll procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Payroll Specialist
Des Moines Area Community College
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Facilitated in organizing and processing the semi-monthly in-house payroll for over 3000 employees for multi-state college and completed payments for full-time and part-time instructors.
- Audited and processed payments for various payroll reports including but not limited to TIAA/IPERS/457/403, garnishments, leaves of absence, and vacation/sick time eligibility.
- Analyzed and reported tax deposits, quarterlies, and annual filings, reconciling to the W2s semimonthly to guarantee accuracy and punctual filings for all 38 states.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA07.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Accounting
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA05.2016
Skills
- Skilled in payroll software
- Effective time management
- Comprehensive payroll tax reporting
- Team dynamics management
- Payroll management
- Payroll compliance auditing
- Benefits program oversight
- Tax regulation adherence
Accomplishments
- Consistently received positive performance reviews.
- Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.
- Completed all quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, including 941s, FUTA and SUTA and annual W-2 filings.
- Implemented web-based human resources and time sheet system to minimize errors and cost while improving payroll efficiency.
Certification
- American Payroll Association Payroll Bootcamp Certification (July 2018)
- Payroll Administration Certification (August 2021)
- CPP Certification (September 2021)
- DMACC Emerging Leaders’ Series (2021)
Timeline
Senior Payroll Coordinator
Broadlawns Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Analyst
Krause Group
06.2022 - 03.2024
Payroll Specialist
Des Moines Area Community College
11.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Accounting
Grand View University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Upper Iowa University