Arthur Harrison
Summary
Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than 15 years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. An action-oriented professional with skills in ADP processing and Quicken, Oracale. Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly and identifying mistakes on time sheets.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Elevate Youth Family Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully. Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues. Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions. Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database. Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations. Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders. Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Assistant to the Deputy Director of Finance
City Of Philadelphia Finance Department
12.1997 - 02.2021
- (Payroll Manager 6/2015 - 1/2021) Responsible for all payrolls run by City of Philadelphia, 36 Dept's, and 28,000 employees. Updated all IT applications, assigned to implement a new payroll system update from Philly One - Oracle payroll system. Train all employees on new operating system as well as various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements concerning new software. Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- (Non Rep Administrative Supervisor, 3/2011 - 5/2015) Managed & trained 15 staff - Payroll Examiners, Process, review various payroll related functions: City contracts, payroll raises, pension reports, over payments, federal mandated deductions, IT updates, to use database software and accounting programs approval of all arbitration, back pay issues.
- (Payroll Examiner II, 3/2010 - 3/2011) Weekly pension reports, weekly recaps of all payroll related deductions. Health and Welfare edits for City Employees, direct deposit processing for all city of Philadelphia Departmental agencies
- (Payroll Examiner I, 7/2007 - 2010) Receive and process all incoming payrolls submitted from various city departments. Review, correct and submit for weekly processing.
- (Account Clerk, 12/1997 - 7/2007) Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data. Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies. Reconciled system accounts against bank statements.
Residential Childcare Provider
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
06.2002 - 09.2012
- (Part-time Residential Childcare Provider July 2002 - October 2012), Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse clients with various learning styles. Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on at risk clients
- Complied with state and federal child care provider guidelines and regulations. Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities. Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Transported clients to/from school, therapist appointments, home visit, activities approved by the Archdioceses. Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions. Transported clients to/from school, therapist appointments, home visit, activities approved by the Archdioceses
Part-time/Fulltime Library Assistant
City Of Philadelphia Free Library
06.1997 - 11.2007
- (Part-time/Full-time Library Assistant, 2/1997 - 11/2007) Organized library shelves, materials and equipment. Processed items using the Dewey Decimal system. Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk. Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests. Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morell Dobbins Career And Technical High School
2150 W Lehigh Ave Philadelphia PA 1913206.1977
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- 401K Calculation
- Analytical Skills
- Payroll Software Proficiency
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Processing Garnishments
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Grant billing and tracking
- Financial reports
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Elevate Youth Family Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
Residential Childcare Provider
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
06.2002 - 09.2012
Assistant to the Deputy Director of Finance
City Of Philadelphia Finance Department
12.1997 - 02.2021
Part-time/Fulltime Library Assistant
City Of Philadelphia Free Library
06.1997 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Morell Dobbins Career And Technical High School
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