Arlinda Lynch
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Detail Payroll/Account Specialist with over 10 years of experience managing payroll for up to 100 employees per pay period, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless operations. Proficient in navigating complex payroll scenarios, reconciliation, and processing payments while expertly handling timekeeping and benefits administration. Extensive knowledge in preparing and submitting payroll-related reports, coupled with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information. Recognized for a problem-solving mindset that fosters innovative solutions and builds collaborative relationships across departments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Allied Universal/ Wells Fargo Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Process Full-cycle payroll for 100+ employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, overtime, deductions, and tax withholding
- Billing operations for more than 200 tenants, in two 50-story building facilitating prompt payment collection and enhancing tenant satisfaction.
- Administer monthly/ yearly budget cycles expenditures and forecasting future needs
- Performed daily reconciliation to support financial integrity and compliance.
- Conduct detailed payroll audits to identify discrepancies and maintain compliance with state labor laws.
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Facilitated employee satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries related to paycheck discrepancies and ensuring accurate information delivery.
- Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Prepared detailed reports on payroll activities for management review, highlighting areas requiring improvement or attention.
- Collaborated with HR and accounting teams to coordinate benefits deductions, tax updates, adjustments, and financial reporting.
- Supported the overall financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Developed custom spreadsheets that improved efficiency when calculating commissions, bonuses, or other special pay calculations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws affecting payroll administration to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Process payroll data for team of employees.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
Engineer/payroll Administrator
Able Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Championed environmental sustainability initiatives by integrating eco-friendly practices into engineering designs.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Fremont High School
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Maintaining employee records
- Timekeeping Management
- Payroll Auditing
- New hire processing
- HR Support
- Payroll Adjustments
- Employee Onboarding
- Year-end Procedures
- Wage Verification
- Payroll Deductions
- Overtime Calculation
- Confidentiality Assurance
- Benefits Administration
- Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- E-Mail and Telephone Communication
- Customer Service
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Decision-Making
- Dependable and Adaptable
- Kronos Workforce Payroll
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Legal Compliance
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Billing and Accounting Support
Accomplishments
have earned Leadership Awards which include 3 different milestone levels ( the highest achievement ) • Awards are given out by higher management for providing excellent customer service, exceeding normal work expectations of Company core values which include • • Entrepreneurial Spirit • Taking Care of Our People • Respect for All People • Doing the Right Thing • Building Strong Relationships • Lastly, Giving Back
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Allied Universal/ Wells Fargo Center
01.2010 - Current
Engineer/payroll Administrator
Able Engineering
12.2005 - 01.2010
Highschool Diploma -
Fremont High School