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Gerrell Turner

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with over 7 years of experience in payroll processes for diverse organizations. Expertise in payroll software, compliance with labor laws, and tax regulations. Proven track record in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining employee confidentiality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Tax Associate

Encore-Funding
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Streamlined payroll tax processes, ensuring accurate PTS file uploads and advising clients on complex tax liabilities, resulting in improved compliance rates
  • Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
  • Assisting with audits, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory adherence

Senior Payroll Specialist

Tri Mor Corp
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Streamlined payroll processes for 100 employees, ensuring accuracy in salary adjustments, special payments, and deductions while collaborating with HT on onboarding
  • Managed complex certified and union payroll systems, optimizing efficiency and compliance for weekly and bi-weekly payment cycles across diverse employee groups
  • Fostered strong interdepartmental relationships, particularly with HR, to ensure seamless integration of new hires into payroll systems and processes

Senior Payroll Specialist

Paychex
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Streamlined payroll processes for 300 clients, managing diverse employee types and payment frequencies while ensuring accuracy in reports and tax returns
  • Meticulously gathered and verified payroll data, including complex salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions
  • Resolved client and system issues promptly, maintaining high standards of accuracy in payroll reports and tax submissions across multiple frequencies

Education

Payroll-Certificate of Proficiency -

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2025

Skills

    Payroll Tax Compliance

  • Federal & State Regulations
  • Tax Filings & Reconciliations
  • Employee Training & Support
  • Payroll Processing Software: ADP, Paychex, Oracle, Kronos, Citrix, MasterTax, Carvin, Vista

Timeline

Payroll Tax Associate

Encore-Funding
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Payroll Specialist

Tri Mor Corp
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Payroll Specialist

Paychex
01.2016 - 01.2021

Payroll-Certificate of Proficiency -

Cuyahoga Community College
Gerrell Turner