Beverly Johnson
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Results-driven payroll specialist with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in payroll processing, compliance, and benefits administration. Expertise in payroll taxation and maintenance, combined with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensures accuracy in fast-paced environments. Recognized for exceptional collaboration and problem-solving abilities, consistently delivering reliable support to teams and stakeholders. Proficient in navigating complex regulatory requirements and payroll software, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to employee confidentiality and integrity while prioritizing timely and efficient payroll processing.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Dearborn Midwest Company
02.2019 - Current
- Process all Field payroll, including multi-state processing
- Assist with processing time for administrative employees
- Process 401K payments to Fidelity.
- Maintain and update Site Reporting System and CMS relating to new hires, wages, and benefit information.
- Communicate with Supervisors, Superintendents and Field employees on job sites.
- Prepare union reports for upwards of twenty-five unions.
- Complete unemployment, garnishment, and employee verification forms.
- Assist Payroll Supervisor as needed.
- Liaison between Dearborn Midwest and the various unions
- Maintain employee records, i.e., employee new hire paperwork, I-9’s and tax forms
- Answer questions and solve issues related to payroll and supervisors
- Create monthly and quarterly reports for President and Human Resources for monthly data UIA reporting
Supervisory Accountant III
City of Detroit
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Reviewed and approved weekly payroll processing, which includes the processing of employee payroll, approving payments for payroll taxes, funding payroll and third-party vendor payments.
- Managed two accountants, one accountant technician IV, one accountant technician II, one administrative specialist, two clerks, two receptions and 1 office assistant.
- Supported HR Benefits with the maintenance and updates to employee fringe benefits through the Payroll System.
- Set up deduction codes, payroll calendars, testing and training in PDS and Oracle HRMS.
- Analyzed and reconciled the quarterly 941, the monthly State of Michigan and City of Detroit payment for payroll taxes on behalf of the City of Detroit Finance Payroll Division.
- Knowledge in Federal (941) State of Michigan (5081) and Local (5321) taxes
- Reconciled, analyzed and filed all quarterly withholding taxes for 941
- Reconciled, analyzed and filed all monthly withholding taxes for State of Michigan and local
- Filed all withholding tax amendments due to W2 Corrections and changes Forms 941X and 5082
- Reconciled weekly Journal Entries related to Employee Payroll deductions, Employee Pension payments, Deferred Compensation and other related employee payroll deductions.
- Balanced and processed year end for both fiscal and calendar periods
- Managed division for in-house payroll processing for 10,000+ employees which includes, Weekly, Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, And Monthly and Off Cycle payrolls.
- Annually reconciled, filed and paid Unemployment Insurance Agency UIA
- Prepared the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) payments spreadsheet reporting quarterly.
- Prepared Financial Reports for upper management for the purposes of Payroll Costing – employee earnings, hours worked, fringe benefits
- Participated in yearly audits
- Resolved issues related to payroll, i.e., employees’ rate of pay, and hours worked
- Supported W2 and year-end processes and audits, responding and resolving W2 issues.
- Performed weekly file maintenance ensuring all employee files and records are updated and the accuracy of employee information
- Coordinated with Finance Treasury the funding and wiring for direct deposits, checks, Friend of the Court payments, Pension payments and City of Detroit Annuity loan payments.
- Approved Invoices for payment for Accounts Payable
- Resolved issues related to invoices on hold
- Submitted invoices for payment processing
Manager Payroll Audit
City of Detroit
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Provided daily operational review of the current payroll functions and responsibilities in the Finance Payroll Audit Division.
- Managed/Supervised various levels of employees’ ranging from Business System Support Specialist II, Principal Accounting to Payroll Audit Clerk.
- Provided guidance, support and accountability to the various units with the division.
- Successfully led the payroll software selection conversion project and participated in the database conversion and took a lead role in converting the payroll system from PPS (B-20 Mainframe) to P.D.S (T27, Windows version)
- Prepared Financial Reports for upper management for the purposes of Payroll Costing – employee earnings, hours worked, fringe benefits
- Participated in yearly audits
- Resolved issues related to payroll, i.e., employees’ rate of pay, and hours worked
- Performed weekly file maintenance ensuring all employee files and records are updated and the accuracy of employee information
Administrative Assistant II – General Services
City of Detroit
09.2007 - 05.2013
- Supervised District Clerk, Office Assistant III and Office Assistant II.
- Assisted Director with various projects related to Human Resources and Cost Savings Analysis.
- Served as Accounts Payable Team Lead.
- Reconciled payments to supplier from Requisition to Check Request.
- Created Requisitions for approval
- Approved invoices for payment
- Matched invoice to requisition
- Created Purchase Orders for approval
- Matched Requisition to Purchase Order for payment
- Created Receipt/Release for Purchase Orders
- Reviewed and approved various documents, forms and reports related to General Services
- Completed weekly reporting of Overtime for all divisions within the General Services Department.
- Served as project leader on various projects as it relates to General Services.
- Analyzed Overtime via reports to support the division with the proper use of overtime spending.
- Researched, analyzed and provided documents, (excel spreadsheet) to support findings.
- Forecasted various projects as it relates to cost savings for the General Services Department Budget review.
- Assisted with budget preparation.
- Maintained balance of Overtime Funds for all divisions within the General Services Department.
Admin Assistant II - Finance
City of Detroit
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Assist/Train staff members within Finance Payroll System Support
- Review various documents, forms and reports related to Payroll
- Assist Manager I with duties related to Payroll Audit/System Support
- Assist Various Departments with the use of the City of Detroit PPS2K payroll system
- Project leader on various projects as related to payroll
- Process and implement various projects as it relates to the payment of Clothing and Uniform Allowances to eligible City of Detroit employees.
- Evaluates employee performance and guide
Administrative Specialist
City of Detroit
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Assist in the completion of Fiscal Year End for Payroll: ensuring employees receive their fringes/accruals in a timely manner, in accordance with Union agreements.
- Assist in the Separation of the Housing Commission.
- Assist in the Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) set up by the City of Detroit, Pension division.
- Assist in paying Mass Retro to city employees. In accordance with the Union agreement, employees are eligible for retro pay on increases given after their rate effective date.
- Experience in payroll operations such as File Maintenance and Pay Calculation
- Worked on pay increases for Appointees of the City of Detroit.
Principal Clerk
City of Detroit
05.1995 - 08.2005
- Supervise employees ranging from senior voucher audit clerks to junior typist, ensuring the completion of the process of paying vendor/suppliers on a timely basis.
- Managed daily operations, by providing support to clerical employees, in filing, data entry, and distributing mail.
- Liaison for the City of Detroit with the implementation of the Oracle’s financial system designed for the City of Detroit.
- I have developed a reputation as an experienced and knowledgeable service provider by:
- Handling customer inquiries with professionalism.
- Listening attentively to customers to accurately meet their needs.
- Maintain positive attitude when dealing with irate customers
- Consistently received praise from supervisors for above reproach administrative abilities.
- Reputation for taking the initiative and seeking a task through to completion.
- Exceptional writing, speaking and analytical skills.
Education
MSA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
MBA - Human Resource Management
Davenport University
Dearborn, MI01.2006
BBA - Finance
Davenport University
Dearborn, MI01.2003
Skills
- Payroll management
- Payroll tax management
- Field payroll processing
- Invoice processing
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial planning
- Proactive self-starter
- Collaborative team leader
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective team leadership
- Strong organizational skills
- Team skill enhancement
- Workflow implementation
- Analytical research
Training
- DRM Oracle Accounts Payables
- DRM Oracle Accounts Receivables
- DRM Oracle General Ledger
- DRM Oracle Payroll Costing – Finance
- DRM Oracle US Super HRMS Manager-Payroll
- Oracle Cloud – Accounts Payables
- Oracle Cloud – General Accounting
- Oracle Cloud – Financial Reporting
- Payroll4Construction Payroll System
- Microsoft Office
- Pivot Tables
- Cognos Report Writing
- Noetix Report Writing
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Dearborn Midwest Company
02.2019 - Current
Supervisory Accountant III
City of Detroit
02.2016 - 02.2018
Manager Payroll Audit
City of Detroit
05.2013 - 02.2016
Administrative Assistant II – General Services
City of Detroit
09.2007 - 05.2013
Admin Assistant II - Finance
City of Detroit
07.2006 - 09.2007
Administrative Specialist
City of Detroit
08.2005 - 07.2006
Principal Clerk
City of Detroit
05.1995 - 08.2005
MBA - Human Resource Management
Davenport University
BBA - Finance
Davenport University
MSA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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