Carole Kurtz
Alvin Community College
Santa Fe,United States
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Experienced Payroll Specialist with 19 years in payroll and accounts payable management. Skilled in tax law compliance, garnishment processing, and employee file maintenance, ensuring accuracy in payroll activities. Proven track record in resolving discrepancies and enhancing financial reporting through effective processing strategies.
Work History
Consultant
1 Year 7 Months- Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Oversaw the transition to a new payroll software platform, minimizing downtime during implementation phase.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented changes to enhance overall efficiency within the payroll function.
Payroll Specialist
22 Years 1 Month- Oversaw payroll processing to ensure compliance with tax laws, court-ordered wage assignments, and garnishments.
- Managed payroll and time-and-attendance systems to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns accurately and timely.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to promptly rectify payroll discrepancies.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements on schedule.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll inquiries through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with employees and supervisors to promptly address discrepancies in timesheets.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to rectify payroll discrepancies.
- Prepared manual checks and facilitated direct deposits through online banking channels.
- Anticipated potential payroll issues and inquiries to take proactive measures, preventing the development of problems.
- Reviewed, investigated, and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Tracked and reconciled employee vacation, personal, and sick leave earnings and usage to maintain accurate leave records.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports while reconciling payroll discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Trained new employees on the company's timekeeping systems to ensure compliance.
- Kept abreast of tax law changes impacting payroll processes.
Accounts Payable Specialist
5 Years 11 Months- Handled high-volume invoice processing independently with minimal supervision.
- Processed high-volume invoices independently, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions diligently to keep records accurate and current.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions, maintaining accuracy and currency of financial records.
- Problem-solved accounts payable inquiries for internal team members, management, and vendors.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to bolster accounting system accuracy.
- Prepared and maintained vendor files, including tax documents and insurance information.
- Collaborated with departmental personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness of billing.
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Skills
Payroll Compliance
Tax Law Compliance
Wage calculations
Time Tracking and Review
Pay Adjustments
Process Improvement
New Employee Processing
Microsoft Suite
Microsoft Office
Analytical Skills
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Organizational skills
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Analytical Skills
Certification
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Timeline
Consultant
Doctums Global
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Payroll Specialist
Alvin Community College
07.2004 - CurrentRead More
Accounts Payable Specialist
Alvin Community College
07.1998 - 06.2004Read More
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