Isabell Lopez
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Accounting professional with 25 years of experience. Acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Payroll and Accounts Payable with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Weaver And Tidwell, LLP
08.2016 - Current
- Manage Multi State Payroll taxes for 1200 employees
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for management review, aiding informed decision-making processes.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Played a crucial role in payroll system migration projects, contributing to the seamless transition of employee data and minimization of payroll-related issues.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy throughout the organization.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Partnered with benefits administration team to integrate benefit deductions into the payroll system seamlessly.
- Prepare the annual 401(k) census. Coordinate annual match calculations with external service providers
- Prepare Workers Comp Audits
- Maintain general ledger mapping, posts payroll journal entries, and reconciles payroll related accounts
- Payroll Bank Reconciliation
- Assist with budget reporting system
- Prepared year-end reports and authorized release of W-2s
Payroll Clerk
Weaver And Tidwell LLP
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data for 500 plus employees
- Collaborated with the human resources department to ensure proper management of employee benefits and deductions.
- Facilitated a smooth transition between payroll software platforms by thoroughly training staff members on the new system's functionality.
- Provided backup support during peak periods or absences of fellow team members, maintaining continuity in payroll operations.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and child support orders for employees by liaising with court officials or authorized agencies when necessary.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Prepare the annual projected and actual 401(k) census. Coordinates annual match calculations with external service providers.
- Coordinated the annual workers' compensation audit with insurance auditors
- Prepared year-end reports and authorized release of W-2s
Accounts Payable Specialist
Weaver And Tidwell LLP
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Applied proper GL codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Reclass journal entries
- Processed and audited firm wide expense reports
- Processed year end 1099s
- Backed up travel desk - booking flights, hotel and car reservations, credit card authorizations
Accounts Payable Clerk
Quorum International
10.2001 - 03.2010
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Set up and maintain accurate vendor information in system
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
- Reconciled company bank and credit card merchant accounts
- Processed and audited international wire payments
- Completed company letter of credits
- Monthly sales tax
- Year end closing duties
Accounting Assistant / Credit Memo Clerk
Quorum International
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Worked closely with the return goods department to ensure proper credit was given to customer
- Tracked returned goods
- Issued credit memos to customer accounts
- Communicated return discrepancies with customers
- Applied credit memos to AR invoices
- Assisted manager with journal entries and GL reconciliation
- Billed freight charges
- Assisted Sales Rep with Commissions
- Assisted customers semi annually at the Dallas Lighting showroom.
Purchasing Assistant
Quorum International
07.1997 - 12.1997
- Maintained consistent email communication with international suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Track international shipment containers
- Submitted invoices to finance for payment
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXHigh School Diploma -
Paschal High School
Fort Worth, TX05.1996
Skills
- Multi State Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing and Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Expense Reimbursement
- General ledger Reconciliation
- Expense reimbursements
- ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paylocity, GreatPlains, Fidelity PSW
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- 401(k) Census and Workers Comp Auditing
- Budget Reporting
- Policy and Procedures
- Staff Training
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist
Weaver And Tidwell, LLP
08.2016 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Weaver And Tidwell LLP
06.2011 - 08.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
Weaver And Tidwell LLP
08.2010 - 05.2011
Accounts Payable Clerk
Quorum International
10.2001 - 03.2010
Accounting Assistant / Credit Memo Clerk
Quorum International
08.1999 - 09.2001
Purchasing Assistant
Quorum International
07.1997 - 12.1997
Accounting And Business Management
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
Paschal High School
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