Darcy Estrada
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Capable payroll specialist with more than 8 years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. Committed to timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining organized and accurate records, and ensuring timely payroll tax deposits with corresponding journal entries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
California State University Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Partners
2017.09 - Current
- Responsible for payroll preparation and processing of approximately 700 employees on a bi-weekly basis
- Reconciling and preparing monthly payments (check requests) to benefit carriers for the purpose of ensuring ongoing coverage for employees and their families
- Responsible for the timely reconciliation and remittance of employee deferred contribution plans (403(b) retirement) to the TPA. Maintain knowledge of plan document requirements to ensure payroll processes and practices are operating in compliance with the plan
- Liaisons with Paychex on the creation of reporting tools to facilitate the flow of information to Project Managers, Supervisors and PIs. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to payroll with Paychex representative
- Train other HR/Payroll staff as a backup for payroll activities.
Payroll Specialist
Cal State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
2017.04 - 2017.09
- Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for over 900 employees
- Verify bi-weekly payroll information ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, federal and state regulations
- Process and maintain confidential payroll records and files such as, wage garnishments, and audit information accordingly
- Responsible for calculating employee and employer federal and state income taxes and social security/Medicare taxes (FICA)
- Review and trouble shoot time and attendance discrepancies and works with appropriate departments and/or supervisors to resolve
- Responsible for reconciling and submitting DE9 and 941 quarterly returns.
Payroll Technician
Cal State University Dominguez Hills Foundation, Carson, CA
2015.11 - 2017.04
- Independently processed payroll for approximately 500 to 600 employees from three separate entities (Foundation, ASI, and Student Union) on a semi-monthly basis through One Solution
- Performed recordkeeping and payroll activities, including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions and processing separations in compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational policies
- Processed monthly payments for employee benefits including health and welfare benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement)
- Completed journal entries for benefit payments, payroll taxes, and payroll adjustments
- Calculated and processed Federal and State payroll taxes for three separate entities
- Administered and submitted payments for wage garnishments.
Live Scan Operator
Cal State University Dominguez Hills Foundation, Carson, CA
2015.05 - 2015.11
- Provided excellent customer service and answered routine questions of applicants
- Entered applicant data from live scan forms into live scan device using operator identification number
- Rolled legible and clear fingerprint impressions
- Maintained daily logs of processed information
- Sorted and collated Live Scan paperwork for billing purposes
- Initiated service and maintenance requests for fingerprint equipment
- Collected payments, processed deposits, and performed billing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2015
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Timecard Management
- Meeting deadlines
- Financial reports
- Payroll Auditing
- Data Reconciliation
- Benefits Administration
- Vacation and Leave Tracking
- Data Entry
- Collaborative team member
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
California State University Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Partners
2017.09 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Cal State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
2017.04 - 2017.09
Payroll Technician
Cal State University Dominguez Hills Foundation, Carson, CA
2015.11 - 2017.04
Live Scan Operator
Cal State University Dominguez Hills Foundation, Carson, CA
2015.05 - 2015.11
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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