Christine M. Anderson
Payroll
Saint Francis,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented payroll professional with expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and benefits administration. Ensures accurate and timely payroll execution while navigating tax regulations and utilizing payroll software. Delivers strategic payroll solutions that enhance team collaboration and adapt to changing organizational needs.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist (high level)
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
ND
01.2025 - Current
- Full cycle Bi-Weekly (International) Canadian payroll and expense processing.
- Full cycle Multi-State, Bi-Weekly Acquisitions payroll, expense tracking and processing.
- Reconciled Canadian timesheets and expenses to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Bi-Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Local Tax payments and reconciliation, multi-state.
- Quarterly filing and payments for 50 US states and multi-state Localities.
- Quarterly and annual filing 941 and 940.
- Unemployment Quarterly reconciliation, reporting and payments for 50 US states.
- Reconciled and filed Quarterly Workers’ Compensation multi-state.
- Performed Off Cycle payroll processing and True up of Benefits.
- Prepared Unemployment General Ledger Adjustments for General Accountants.
- Resolved Tax Notices and prepared Amendments.
- Investigated new local taxes and set up new Tax Accounts online for payment.
- Implemented new tax localities and general ledger accounts into Accounting Software.
- PFML reconciliation, reporting and payments for all active states. Monitored upcoming state activity.
- Implemented new Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation rates as well as multi-state Local changes.
- US and Canada Job Cost Variance Audit.
- Monthly Benefits Audit to true up New Hire Benefits costs.
- Oversaw and resolved benefit arrears to ensure employees received appropriate compensation.
- Conducted audits and incorporated new work locations into the payroll system.
- Logged and processed taxable fringe benefits for accurate payroll records.
- Provided employee assistance services to 1,400 employees in the US and Canada.
- Conducted income and employment verifications to validate employee information for third-party requests.
- Conducted New Hire and Address Change Audits weekly.
- Utilized UKG Software.
Payroll Administrator
ABHM
Eden Prairie, MN
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Administer payroll for 1,400+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee the Payroll Specialist and 13+ Community HR Directors.
- Administered benefits, including enrollment, updates, and employee inquiries; audited billings for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted audits for PTO accruals, FMLA, LOA, and ACA, maintaining compliance and resolving discrepancies effectively.
- Managed garnishments, overseeing setup, deductions, and timely remittance to appropriate agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- All Human Resources actions. Audit Timekeeping. Withholding and exemption reporting.
- Managed employee FSA contribution records, 403B/Roth/Loans Contributions.
- Benefits administration, including enrollment, updates, and employee inquiries. Audit Billings.
- FSA contribution, 403B/Roth/Loans Contributions.
- Employment and wage verifications.
Financial Management Services – Payroll Accountant & Payroll Tax Specialist
Mains' Services
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Functioned as the primary payroll contact for multiple clients, managing interactions with 1500 employers and 3000 employees across various tax localities.
- Managed end-to-end processing of bi-weekly multi-state payrolls ensuring timely tax deposits, returns, and regulatory compliance. EFT/ACH
- Administered emergency payrolls, ACH re-issues, garnishments, tax levies, and child support, ensuring 100% deduction accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared and filed federal, state, and local returns, including 941, FUTA 940, SUTA, Metro resident and nonresident, meeting all deadlines.
- Reconciled payroll accounts and prepared accurate annual filings for W-2s, 1099s, and FICA refunds.
- Resolved payroll and tax issues, including notices, amendments, and adjustments, maintaining client and employee satisfaction.
- Ensured accurate payroll implementation for new employees and employers, including withholdings, KEINs, and FEINs.
- Generated and delivered comprehensive payroll and tax reports, ensuring accurate general ledger entries and timely financial insights.
- Oversaw training and mentorship for new employees, enhancing team knowledge and ensuring seamless onboarding.
Payroll/Human Resources
First Alarm Fire Solutions
Duluth, MN
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed full-cycle, in-house payroll for union (Fitter), multi-state, and multi-entity employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with union contracts, payroll regulations and prevailing wage.
- Processed payroll adjustments for PTO, HSA, 401(k), health, dental, life insurance, cafeteria plans, and other elected benefits, as well as OT, DT, drive time, night pay, prevailing wages, and retro pay.
- Administered garnishments, levies, child support payments, and union fringe benefits, ensuring contract compliance and timely disbursement to mitigate legal risks.
- Reconciled employee attendance records, vacation, and sick leave, while verifying and paying reimbursements, expenses, commissions, and bonuses.
- Processed payroll tax deposits, reconciliations, and filings for FICA, 941, 940, SUTA, and multi-state tax accounts, ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared certified payroll reports, chargeability analyses, and monthly utilization summaries, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal standards.
- Designed and distributed employee handbooks and benefits packages, conducting audits and reviews to enhance coverage while managing costs.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, including interviews, hiring, and employment status changes.
- Acted as the first point of contact for injury reporting, workers’ compensation, and disability claims, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
- Collaborated with union halls to implement contracts into company software, serving as the main point of contact for multi-state, multi-entity union matters.
Education
Fire Fighter I & II - Fire Science
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNInstructor - IRTB - Dept. Of Homeland Security - Incident Response To Terrorist Bombings
New Mexico Tech
Socorro, NMSkills
- Multi-state payroll
- International payroll management
- Payroll tax reconciliation
- Tax regulations compliance
- Tax filings & deposits
- Garnishment compliance
- New hire administration
- Employee relations
Certification
- Pay Train - Payroll Org
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist (high level)
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Payroll Administrator
ABHM
01.2024 - 01.2025
Financial Management Services – Payroll Accountant & Payroll Tax Specialist
Mains' Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Payroll/Human Resources
First Alarm Fire Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2021
Fire Fighter I & II - Fire Science
Hennepin Technical College
Instructor - IRTB - Dept. Of Homeland Security - Incident Response To Terrorist Bombings
New Mexico Tech
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2014
VOLUNTEERING
MN Local Representative: UNIQUE Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group
Ambassador: Rare Disease Day - National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
Firefighter & Emergency Medical Response (Retired)