Irene Hart
Moneta,VA
Summary
Efficient Payroll Manager knowledgeable about managing payroll for up to 400 employees each period. Adept at reviewing and correcting records, processing payments and funding accounts. Ready to bring 18+ years of progressive experience to a new permanent role. Dedicated to keeping payroll operations compliant with regulations. Proficient in processing garnishments, calculating leave and applying deductions. Excellent problem-solving, report writing and recordkeeping abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Luna Innovations Incorportated
Roanoke, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Led payroll production for 4 International locations along with 5 additional one person global jurisdictions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired one employee to administer US Payroll.
- Review & verify US Payroll for discrepancies and initiate corrections before final processing.
- Checked payroll,benefit vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Most other duties related to Payroll Administrator position listed below
Payroll Administrator
Luna Innovations Incorporated
Roanoke, VA
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Led payroll production for 4 locations.
- Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for 400 US & 5 International employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Processed various garnishments, including child support, bankruptcies and tax levies.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Monitored integrity of input into ADP.
- Researched proper tax accounting treatment of various transactions.
- Assisted HR with conversion from Paycor and implementation of ADP.
- Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked).
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries.
- Assisted Finance with both internal and external audits relating to processing of payroll.
- Approved Employee expense reports in Concur for processing of reimbursement payments through Payroll.
Accountant II
Brethren Mutual Insurance Company
Hagerstown, MD
07.2004 - 03.2019
- Reconciled various bank accounts, company investments, and other general ledger accounts
- Prepared monthly financial statement for presentation to board of directors.
- Assisted Chief Finance Officer with completion of financial statements reported to regulatory agencies
- Managed Sage fixed asset software, entering assets and running depreciation using appropriate methods.
- Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for 150 employees, including review of time-sheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security and Medicare.
- Ensured payroll taxes and reports were submitted on time and within the constraints of the Internal Revenue Service. Reported monthly use tax and completed yearly personal property tax return.
- Managed company expense guidelines, substantiated monthly expense reports and reimbursements were within policy limits.
- Trained employees on expense structure and reporting process.
- Developed employee travel policy guide and policies resulting in a 50% overall travel expense reduction.
- Managed Unclaimed Property filings and payments to multiple states.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Hagerstown Business College
Hagerstown, MD2004
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in ADP Workforce Now
- Payroll administration experience
- Processing garnishments
- General Ledger accounting
- Expense reports
- Account reconciliation
- Preparing Reports
- HR support
Certification
CPP- Certified Payroll Professional - 2021
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Luna Innovations Incorportated
04.2022 - Current
Payroll Administrator
Luna Innovations Incorporated
05.2019 - 03.2022
Accountant II
Brethren Mutual Insurance Company
07.2004 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Hagerstown Business College
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