DEVEN BENDERS
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
A precise, detail-oriented, versatile payroll manager with 12+ years of payroll accounting experience and diversified managerial expertise. Exceptionally knowledgeable in every aspect and detail of high-volume corporate payroll taxation and multi-state environments, with verified capability to calculate and apply proper deductions. Skilled in multiple software applications, including ADP PCPW, Enterprise, Workforce Now, Paychex Online, E-Time, EZ Labor, SAP, Meditech, QuickBooks, ReportSmith, Ultipro, Rapidpay, Kronos Timekeeping System, IBS, and Yardi. Solid leader and collaborative team player who excels at mentoring staff. Meticulous professional, always ensuring compliance with corporate policies, internal control standards, and regulatory requirements. Recognized for applying independent logic, critical thinking skills, and consecutive process improvement and implementation. Multiple “Employee of the Month'' awards for significant contributions to overall payroll structure improvement and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN, INC.
West Chester, PA
03.2015 - Current
- Manage complex weekly payroll for a major global telecommunications and logistics company with over 14,500 employees globally
- Retained to oversee the payroll of approximately $4.6 million weekly for 9,500 full and part time employees over 90 branches nationwide
- Supervise two Payroll Administrators.
Payroll Manager
OPULENT INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
Glassboro, NJ
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Independently managed and delivered corporate payroll services, including maintenance and compliance of payroll data for biweekly pay periods for 300 employees
- The scope of responsibilities encompasses ensuring all payroll deductions, such as healthcare, wage garnishments, 401(k), and other benefits, are properly withheld
- Collaboratively work with the HR Department on adjustments to wages, benefits, and employees’ status while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy.
Payroll Manager
MORGAN PROPERTIES
King Of Prussia, PA
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Oversaw high-volume multi-state biweekly payroll management for 2000+ employees across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, and Pennsylvania
- Directly supervised two employees
- Responsible for a combined payroll of $52 million with annual tax deposits of about $14 million.
- Morgan Properties purchased the residential portfolio from Kushner Companies. Employment was therefore continued with Morgan Properties.
Payroll Manager
Kushner Companies
Florham Park, NJ
06.2001 - 09.2007
- Oversaw high-volume multi-state biweekly payroll management for 2000+ employees across New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, and Pennsylvania
- Directly supervised two employees
- Responsible for a combined payroll of $52 million with annual tax deposits of about $14 million.
Payroll Manager
BARNERT HOSPITAL
Paterson, NJ
03.1998 - 06.2001
- Coordinated a $32 million payroll for 800 employees with annual tax deposits of $9 million in an extremely fast-paced, ever changing healthcare facility environment
- Developed procedures and supervised the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of all payroll checks, payroll taxes, and employee benefit payments
- Direct-managed staff of 2 employees.
Education
B.S.B.A - Accounting
Thomas Edison State College
A.A.S - Accounting
Gloucester County College
Environmental Planning and Design -
Rutgers University-Cook College
Skills
- Payroll Processing and Proper Deductions
- Benefits Adjustments
- GL Accounts Reconciliation
- Commissions and Disbursements
- Salary and Wage Reports
- Federal and State Law Compliance
- High Degree of Accuracy in Payroll and Tax Processing
- Multi-state payroll
- Clear and Concise Communicator
- Submitting tax payments
- Payroll Auditing
- Department Liaison
- Personnel Supervision
- Tax Return Preparation
- Accounting Best Practices
- W-2 and Year End Reconciliation
Personal Information
Title: PAYROLL MANAGER
Timeline
Payroll Manager
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN, INC.
03.2015 - Current
Payroll Manager
OPULENT INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
01.2009 - 03.2015
Payroll Manager
MORGAN PROPERTIES
09.2007 - 01.2009
Payroll Manager
Kushner Companies
06.2001 - 09.2007
Payroll Manager
BARNERT HOSPITAL
03.1998 - 06.2001
B.S.B.A - Accounting
Thomas Edison State College
A.A.S - Accounting
Gloucester County College
Environmental Planning and Design -
Rutgers University-Cook College