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Denise McGrath

Old Hickory,TN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Payroll Accountant

Deloitte
05.2021 - Current

Reconciled Partner and Employee net pay accounts. Also, reconciled Employee notes and loans accounts and employer payroll tax accounts. Reconciled employee claims account.

Prepared access reports for payroll, off cycle, and checks to general ledger differences.

Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Prepared journal entries.

Worked closely with payroll and payroll tax on outstanding items to get items cleared.

Worked closely with the Notes and Loans team on outstanding items to get items cleared.



Senior Payroll Accountant

Deloitte
04.2008 - 05.2021

Reconciled Partner and employee net pay accounts and employer payroll tax accounts.

Prepared access reports for tax register to general ledger differences.

Prepared access reports for Payroll, Off Cycles, and Checks to general ledger differences.

Reconciled Deferred Director Compensation pay.

Set up new directors joining the program.

Process payouts for retired directors.

Processed journal entries to clear outstanding items.

Lead Payroll Specialist

Deloitte
07.2003 - 04.2008
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
  • Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.

Senior Payroll Specialist

Deloitte
09.2000 - 07.2003
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Reviewed time records for 2000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.

Senior Tax Analyst

Deloitte
01.2000 - 09.2000
  • Calculated estimated tax liabilities using the tax register to make tax payments withheld from payroll.


  • Had to learn reciprocity agreements for other tax jurisdiction withheld.

Education

BS in Hotel Restaurants Tourism Accounting -

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.1992

BS in Accounting - Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.1989

Skills

  • Account Reconciliation
  • Records Review
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Balance Sheets
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • SAP Expertise
  • Payroll Review
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Lead Payroll Accountant

Deloitte
05.2021 - Current

Senior Payroll Accountant

Deloitte
04.2008 - 05.2021

Lead Payroll Specialist

Deloitte
07.2003 - 04.2008

Senior Payroll Specialist

Deloitte
09.2000 - 07.2003

Senior Tax Analyst

Deloitte
01.2000 - 09.2000

BS in Hotel Restaurants Tourism Accounting -

University of Southern Mississippi

BS in Accounting - Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi
Denise McGrath