Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, Busybusy timekeeping, Paychex payroll
Debra Colson-Bernier
Payroll Manager
Sabattus,ME
Summary
Professional experience
Payroll professional with strong background in payroll management, compliance, and system implementation. Known for driving process improvements and ensuring payroll accuracy and timeliness. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in payroll software and regulatory requirements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Northern Pride Communications, Inc.
01.2001 - Current
- Oversee payroll and communicate with payroll company and employees as needed
- Prepare payroll by verifying time sheets using daily reports, determine per diem, process payroll deductions, child support orders and any changes then submit via online program
- Track paid leave accrual balances and caps, create weekly job costing report, pay out annual anniversary and holiday bonuses
- Prepare in-house certified payroll and collect from subcontractors
- Complete yearly Department of Labor survey and Worker’s Comp
- Audits
- New Hire Onboarding – Assist in hiring process placing ads and screen applicants for possible interview
- Obtain license and criminal background check
- Prepare new hire packet, obtain all essential documents for employment, and conduct new hire orientation
- Process termination in payroll and documentation in employee file
- HR - Administer employee benefits and retirement plan
- Maintain employee handbook reviewing and revising as needed
- Create and maintain employee files and record absence and performance related documentation
- Track and advise when annual reviews are due
- Prepare performance appraisal form for supervisor
- Keep labor law postings up to date
- Manage two types of company credit cards
- Obtain credit cards for new hires and cancel at termination
- Monitor availability and assist in making payments
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for each card by accounting categories and include job costing as well as collection and filing receipts
- Purchase office supplies, create and maintain various company logs and forms
- Maintain digital and physical filling systems and archival
- Responsible for maintaining/repairing business equipment, telephone and computer systems, internet/email systems and keeping backups off site
- “Right hand man” to Vice President for 20 years until her passing
Payroll Specialist
Advantage Payroll Services/CJG, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Prepare accurate payroll checks and reports for clients and provide customer service for online instant payroll service
- Maintain client information database, Key in yearend entries, obtain reports and copies of W-2’s as necessary
Accounting Assistant
Ro-lan Assoc. Temp Agency
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Process three separate payrolls and maintain various spreadsheets to generate month end journal entries
- Maintain database, files and reconciliation for company fixed assets
- Monthly recurring and closing entries, bank statements, purchase bonds through payroll deductions and miscellaneous tasks backing up other positions
Office Manager
Moreau Electric Co., Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Basic office management and receptionist duties including accounts payable/receivable, all phases of payroll, billing insurance administration for an electrical contractor and its franchise company
- Material receiving/returns, petty cash and inventory maintenance
- Serve as communications link between the office and men in the field via radio
Education
Secretarial Training -
Penobscot Job Corp
Bangor, MaineGeneral Business Diploma -
Lisbon High School
Lisbon, MaineSkills
- Payroll Processing Expertise
- Time Sheet Analysis
- Financial Statement Reconciliation
- Administrative Oversight
- Payroll System Deployment
- Cross-Departmental Communication
- Document Organization
- Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Accreditations
Continuing Education courses and seminars include Service Contract Act Compliance, Payroll Recordkeeping, Payroll Overpayments, What Can and Can't be Deducted, Background Checks, Child Support.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits4-day work weekCompany CulturePaid time offCareer advancement401k matchWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop payroll reports, credit card reconciliation and job cost tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved more accurate payroll by introducing Busybusy for timekeeping tasks.
Software
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Northern Pride Communications, Inc.
01.2001 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Advantage Payroll Services/CJG, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Accounting Assistant
Ro-lan Assoc. Temp Agency
01.1997 - 01.1998
Office Manager
Moreau Electric Co., Inc
01.1994 - 01.1997
Secretarial Training -
Penobscot Job Corp
General Business Diploma -
Lisbon High School
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