April Jeanty
Kaukauna,WI
Summary
Accomplished Senior Payroll Analyst with a proven track record, adept in payroll software and fostering team collaboration. Expertise in automating payroll systems, reducing errors by enhancing accuracy, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Skilled in training and maintaining confidentiality, significantly improved process efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Payroll Analyst
CliftonLarsenAllen
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on tax laws and filing requirements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any concerns related to payroll processes.
- Trained new team members on company-specific payroll procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reconciled year-end tax documents such as W-2 forms to verify correct reporting of wages and deductions for all staff members.
- Reduced manual data entry errors by automating key aspects of the payroll system, resulting in more reliable payment records.
- Updated company policies relating to overtime pay and leave accruals, ensuring compliance with changing labor laws.
- Assisted employees with understanding their paychecks and benefit options during open enrollment periods or upon hire, promoting transparency in compensation practices.
- Conducted internal audits of payroll records to identify errors and discrepancies, ensuring accurate payments for all employees.
- Handled special payroll situations such as severance payments, bonuses, and back pay calculations with accuracy and discretion.
- Served as the primary point of contact between the organization and third-party payroll providers, maintaining strong relationships to facilitate smooth service delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that increased the accuracy of time tracking systems for all employees across multiple locations.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for senior management to support informed decision-making regarding staffing costs.
Bookkeeper
Out-O-Town Supper Club
04.2002 - 05.2015
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer End-User Technology
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI12-2002
Skills
- Payroll software expertise
- Timekeeping systems
- Payroll tax filing
- Employee training
- Payroll accounting
- Confidentiality handling
- Year-end processing
- Multi-state payroll
- General ledger maintenance
- Garnishment processing
Certification
- Certified Payroll Professional (2018-2023) - American Payroll Association
Timeline
Senior Payroll Analyst
CliftonLarsenAllen
03.2015 - 02.2023
Bookkeeper
Out-O-Town Supper Club
04.2002 - 05.2015
- Certified Payroll Professional (2018-2023) - American Payroll Association
Associate of Science - Accounting
Fox Valley Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Computer End-User Technology
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
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