ISAIAH LOPEZ
Longview,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with over 5 years of hands-on experience in executing weekly payroll, ensuring multi-state compliance, and conducting thorough payroll reconciliations using advanced Excel-based systems. Expertise in payroll audits and providing employee support, complemented by a strong collaborative approach with HR and accounting teams to drive operational efficiency. Recognized for maintaining accuracy and confidentiality while consistently meeting strict payroll deadlines. Committed to leveraging payroll software and managing employee data with precision to deliver reliable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Operations Lead
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
02.2021 - Current
- Execute weekly payroll processing and adjustments, ensuring accuracy across earnings, taxes, and deductions.
- Support multi-state payroll administration, including wage setup, withholdings, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Reconcile payroll data and audit timekeeping records to ensure accurate and timely pay.
- Utilize Excel for payroll analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Maintain payroll records and resolve employee payroll inquiries related to pay accuracy, deductions, and timekeeping.
- Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation support, ACA reporting assistance, and payroll reconciliations.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain accurate employee records in payroll system.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Weekly & Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Payroll Reconciliation & Audits
- Multi-State Payroll Compliance
- Excel for Payroll Analysis (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Payroll Systems / HRIS (Paycom, Paychex, QuickBooks, similar platforms)
- Timekeeping Audits & Wage Adjustments
- Employee Payroll Support
- Payroll Reporting & Data Validation
- Year-End Payroll Support (W-2, ACA, Reconciliations)
- Confidential Data Handling
Certification
- ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate Training - February 2025
Timeline
Payroll Specialist / Payroll Operations Lead
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
02.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - History
Tyler Junior College