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Brenda Emery

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Progressive payroll expert, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Over 15 years of demonstrated expertise in full cycle accounting and payroll, producing quality results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Human Resources Systems Analyist

Matson Navigation
01.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Developed custom software solutions tailored to specific organizational needs, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
  • Assisted in decision-making processes by presenting accurate, data-driven recommendations to supervisor.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals.
  • Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
  • Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Conducted system analysis and implementation to maintain and improve computer systems.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.

Payroll Supervisor

Matson Navigation
08.2016 - 12.2021
  • Supervise staff responsible for processing Shore side payroll with 2,000 employees
  • Comply with union rules for over 10 different unions
  • Used Oracle payroll system
  • Use, maintain and configure Kronos time system
  • Helped implement Workday payroll system including payroll GL set up, earnings deductions, time off and leave plans
  • Process payroll for Ex-pats
    Run and reconcile payroll journal entries for 6 different entities
  • Process stock transactions through payroll

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Kahala Brands
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Oversee the processing of both the corportate office payroll and the corporate owned stores payroll. Run reports and do a thorough check of all payrolls before they are finialized by the Payroll Administrator. Provide feedback to the Payroll Administrator of any errors
  • Answer employee payroll questions and assist them with ADP if needed
  • Generate reports for general ledger reconciliation and post corporate office payroll journal entries
  • Accrue corporate office payroll as well as corporate store payrolls
  • Run reports to reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts.
  • Manage the 401K plan on a daily basis; enter new hires in Fidelity, answer employee questions, submit 401k contributions to Fidelity for each payroll
  • Manage the annual 401K compliance testing and audit; submit compliance information to Fidelity for testing, work with auditors and supply them with requested information, review and submit 5500 report
  • Research and respond to state and federal payroll tax inquiries
  • Payroll lead for general annual audit. Supply auditors with requested information and answer questions
  • Manage the workers comp audit. Supply workers comp auditor with requested information and answer questions
  • Implemented the Concur Travel & Expense System; Worked closely with the Concur implementation team from beginning to end on detailed set up. Worked with a leadership group from Kahala to obtain feedback and suggestions on how the system should be set up. Integrated the feedback in to the Concur system including company travel policy, expense limits, reporting structure, and GL account set up within Concur. Provided training and communication to employees on how to use the Concur system.
  • Administer the Concur Travel & Expense system on a daily basis; Answer employee questions, maintain users to include adding new employees and terminating former employees, run reports for accounting each month to reconcile with Chase bill
  • Work with the HR manager to maintain consistency and accuracy of benefit deductions through payroll and insurance coverage
  • Reconcile benefit invoices, approve and forward on to accounts payable for payment
  • Work on other HR or Accounting projects as needed

Payroll Manager/Staff Accountant

Adreima
10.2010 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for processing and managing multi-state payrolls for over 500 employees using the ADP payroll system, and 200 employees on the Ultipro payroll system.
  • Maintain compliance with state compensation laws for over 40 states.
  • Project Manager for payroll transitions including; >Creating a time line >setting up weekly status calls >assigning tasks >ensuring individuals stay on task >resolve issues.
  • Transition employees from newly acquired companies on to the ADP payroll system.
  • Plan, compose, and present payroll training sessions for large groups of employees and management.
  • Work closely with the HR department and company executives to make policy decisions.
  • Communicate with employees and management on a daily basis, giving instruction and guidance on payroll issues and company policies, as well as payroll system instruction.
  • Member of Adreima’s Shared Governance council which helps build, promote, and maintain the company's culture of a healthy workplace.
  • Administrator for 4 different 401k plans, including annual audits and 5500 compliance.
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts for an Adreima entity.
  • Reconcile intercompany discrepancies.
  • Manage payroll, workers comp, and related audits and requests from government agencies and insurance providers.
  • Administrator for company credit cards which included training staff on how to reconcile credit cards, maintain limits, issue new cards and track fraud.

Staff Accountant

AmBath/ReBath, LLC
07.2003 - 10.2010

Accounting Associate

AmBath/ReBath, LLC
05.2000 - 07.2003

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Arizona Institute of Business and Technology
Mesa, AZ
1997

Skills

  • Workday payroll
  • Oracle payroll and GL
  • Kronos Time keeping system
  • ADP Payroll
  • Paychex Payroll
  • Insperity PEO
  • Ultipro Payroll
  • Datacom payroll
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Expat Payroll
  • Regulatory, Legal & Tax Compliance
  • V-Look up, Pivot Tables, & Macros
  • Extensive 401K Knowledge

Accomplishments

Was an instrumental part of the Workday payroll implementation.

Integrated newly acquired entities consisting of more than 400 employees in to the ADP payroll system.

Achieved significant cost reduction by eliminating redundant payroll processes and by streamlining shift pay calculations.

Implemented the Concur Travel & Expense system, creating a more visibility into spend and employees save time.

Affiliations

Toastmasters International:

As a proud member of this prestigious organization, I have greatly enhanced my public speaking and leadership skills.

Treasurer of local chapter- "Roundup Toastmasters"



Timeline

Principal Human Resources Systems Analyist

Matson Navigation
01.2022 - Current

Payroll Supervisor

Matson Navigation
08.2016 - 12.2021

Accounting and Payroll Manager

Kahala Brands
04.2014 - 08.2016

Payroll Manager/Staff Accountant

Adreima
10.2010 - 04.2014

Staff Accountant

AmBath/ReBath, LLC
07.2003 - 10.2010

Accounting Associate

AmBath/ReBath, LLC
05.2000 - 07.2003

Associate of Science - Accounting

Arizona Institute of Business and Technology

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