Janet Stipek
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Over 19 years of payroll experience, skilled and efficient payroll specialist. Handle complex and diverse payroll tasks regularly. Strong background in accounting and finance tax and procedures. Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, Enhanced Time, Spectrum, QBD, QBO, Paychex and FSM software. Passionate about ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll processing for all employees. I enjoy working with a team of dedicated and professional payroll specialists, and I value collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Payroll Specialist II
Prairie Fire Resources
North Kansas City, Missouri
01.2024 - Current
- processed payroll for variety of clients in numerous states
- customer service
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy a
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- wrote and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Provided timely customer service support to employers regarding questions about their payroll issues.
- filed quarterly and year end tax returns
Payroll Supervisor
KCATA
Kansas City, MO
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervised numerous payrolls for roughly 600 employees’ total
- Compiled and processed non-exempt by weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Time, including reviewing reports to verify accuracy
- Supervised and reviewed Union Payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now and Enhanced Time, including reviewing reports to verify accuracy
- Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies within Workforce Now
- Verified or corrected including Employee Profiles, Pay Profiles, Mass Changes, and Payroll Accruals
- Prepared weekly payroll invoices and month end journals, uploaded onto FSM software
- Prepared wires, benefit reports and weekly payroll reports
- Reconciled monthly GL Accounts, corrected as needed
- Worked with other departments to solve problems and create an efficient outcome
- Supervised team of 3 promoting positive work environment through effective communication, active engagement and hands-on assistance
- Assisted auditors with documentation and explanation as requested
- Answered questions and inquiries from Management as requested
- Worked with team to implement new scheduling and payroll software for Operators
- Reviewed W2’s for accuracy
- Customer service.
Payroll Specialist
Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc
Riverside, MO
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Process weekly multi-state payrolls for roughly 450 employees using Spectrum software
- Calculated and paid all weekly direct deposits and withholding taxes
- Prepared and filed various state quarterly tax reports
- General Ledger balancing and adjustments
- Reconciled 3 bank accounts
- Prepared certified payroll for multiple states and MODOT reporting
- Assisted with w2 year-end review and preparation
- Prepared multiple Union reports for various states
- Formulated monthly payroll taxes for various states
- Assisted account manager as needed with special projects.
Owner/President
North Shore Clean Up
Spring Grove, IL
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Handled with customers request
- Ran accounts payable and accounts receivable, taxes, and payroll for 2 crews
- Organized and managed 2 crews
- Maintained property, janitorial service and debris Removal
- Kept outside of property in excellent condition, grass cuts, snow plowing
- Minor repairs and property Condition Reports.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration (accounting And Finance)
Columbia College of Missouri
04.2004
Associates of Science - Accounting
McHenry County College
06.2002
Skills
- Union reporting
- Advanced Excel
- Multi-State payroll (MO, KS, OK, OH, NE, IL, WI, CA, TX)
- Filing payroll taxes- multi-state
- Month-end close
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Administration (Employee changes)
- Skilled in ADP, QBD, QBO, Paychex, Gusto
- Training and development
- Research support
- Analytical skills
- Daily payroll activities
- Teams and Zoom experience
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Client Payroll Specialist II
Prairie Fire Resources
01.2024 - Current
Payroll Supervisor
KCATA
03.2021 - 10.2023
Payroll Specialist
Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc
02.2015 - 03.2020
Owner/President
North Shore Clean Up
01.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelors - Business Administration (accounting And Finance)
Columbia College of Missouri
Associates of Science - Accounting
McHenry County College
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