Isabell Lopez
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with over 25 years of expertise in Payroll, Accounts Payable, and other accounting areas. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and quick-learning ability. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and resourcefulness in all tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Weaver and Tidwell LLP
08.2016 - Current
- Manage Multi State Payroll taxes for 1500 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 ERP and Payroll System implementation 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.
- Full Cycle and Off- Cycle payroll runs
- 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.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Re-class journal entries for budget
- 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 issued for the correct item
- Issued and posted credit memos to customer AR accounts
- Communicated return discrepancies with customers
- Assisted manager with journal entries and GL reconciliation
- Billed freight charges
- Assisted Sales Rep with Commissions
Purchasing Assistant
Quorum International
01.1998 - 07.1999
- 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
High School Diploma -
Paschal High School
Fort Worth, TX 05.1996
Skills
- Multi State Payroll Processing
- Payroll Auditing and Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Expense Reimbursement
- General ledger Reconciliation
- ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paylocity, GreatPlains, Fidelity PSW
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- 401(k) Census and Workers Comp Auditing
- Budget Reporting
- Policy Development
- Staff Training
- System Implementations
- Advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook Skills
- Tax Compliance Management
- Tax Law Knowledge
Certification
- Currently Preparing for Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - American Payroll Association
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
01.1998 - 07.1999
Accounting And Business Management
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
Paschal High School
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