Peoplesoft
Artavius Smith
Payroll Professional
Decatur,GA
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Hardworking payroll professional offering more than 25 years of experience and a results-driven nature. Knowledgeable about processing garnishments, checking data and adding special reimbursements such as mileage. Skilled in report writing, data entry and file management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IT Enterprise Business Analyst 2
State Accounting Office
Atlanta, GA
12.2012 - Current
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects and updated involved parties to enhance optimal business flow.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies
Senior Payroll Analyst
SunTrust Banks Inc
Atlanta, GA
08.1998 - 12.2012
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Led payroll production for multistate organization.
- Managed payroll for organization of 80,000 personnel.
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
- Collaborated with technology programmers to remedy system problems to achieve timely employee payments.
Payroll Specialist
Marriott Reservation Center
Atlanta, GA
08.2003 - 03.2011
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 80,000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
Education
Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Atlanta Area Technical
Atlanta, GA 01.1990 - 01.1992
Skills
Test case scenarios
Strategic planning
Business process mapping
Data analysis
Processing wage withholding orders
Data auditing assistance
Payroll administration
Software
Timeline
IT Enterprise Business Analyst 2
State Accounting Office
12.2012 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Marriott Reservation Center
08.2003 - 03.2011
Senior Payroll Analyst
SunTrust Banks Inc
08.1998 - 12.2012
Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Atlanta Area Technical
01.1990 - 01.1992