Jennifer Plympton
Salem,VA
Summary
Proven Payroll Administrator and General Ledger Accountant at National University Services Inc, adept in payroll processing and financial reporting, significantly reducing errors and streamlining year-end procedures. Excelled in maintaining accurate employee records and enhancing data reconciliation, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Expert in Excel and known for exceptional employee relations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
National University Services Inc
09.2020 - Current
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks promptly and accurately.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Ensured timely salary disbursements for employees, maintaining strict adherence to company policies and deadlines.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Streamlined benefits administration by automating enrollment and tracking systems.
- Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate employees on their benefits options, promoting informed decision-making during open enrollment periods.
General Ledger Accountant
National University Services Inc
10.1998 - Current
- Supported audit preparation and compliance efforts, ensuring accurate documentation of financial transactions.
- Contributed to a streamlined year-end closing process by diligently reviewing account balances for accuracy throughout the year.
- Reduced time spent on month-end closing activities by automating data imports and exports between accounting systems.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient data entry and reconciliation procedures.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries efficiently.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by performing detailed account analysis and reconciliation.
- Managed complex intercompany transactions to accurately record transfers between multiple entities within the organization''s structure.
- Prevented potential financial risks by identifying errors or discrepancies in journal entries during account reconciliations.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by reconciling general ledger accounts and analyzing variances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School
Salem, VA06.1986
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Maintaining employee records
- Payroll Auditing
- New hire processing
- HR Support
- Bookkeeping skills
- Year-end Procedures
- Resolving discrepancies
- Payroll Deductions
- Benefits Administration
- Direct Deposit Setup
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Excel proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Timecard Management
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Investigating discrepancies
- Period-End Reporting
- ADP Workforce Now
- Automated and Manual Check Processing
- Decision-Making
- Pay Adjustments
- Vacation and Leave Tracking
- Dependable and Adaptable
- Recording data
- Account Balancing
- Checking time cards
- Report Preparation
- Reviewing data
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Employment Verification
- Bank Statement Analysis
- Compiling Data
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
National University Services Inc
09.2020 - Current
General Ledger Accountant
National University Services Inc
10.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Glenvar High School