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John Kucak

Rochester,NY

Summary

As a Payroll Coordinator with 20 years of experience, I offer expertise in providing reports and support in managing labor costs, providing employee support, and overseeing payroll systems. I am a highly proficient professional with a background in addressing the needs of numerous employees and an excellent ability to handle details and meet deadlines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll and Account Payables Manager

Healthsouth / Encompass Health Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital
Tustin, CA
04.2016 - 09.2019
  • Achieved accurate and timely processing of payroll and accounts payable tasks
  • Implemented a new payroll system and trained hospital managers on enhanced reporting tools which improved efficiency significantly
  • Audited medical records to prevent claim rejections and maximize hospital revenue
  • Ensured accurate audit trails by maintaining hospital outside service log
  • Conducted hospital tours for patient families considering admission, resulting in increased admissions.
  • Managed workplace violence employee training course.

Payroll Coordinator

Rochester Friendly Home
Rochester , NY
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated in the preparation of biweekly payroll reports for management review.
  • Provided support to employees regarding issues related to their paychecks or other payroll matters.
  • Supervised the calculation of payroll taxes and deductions, incorporating 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and garnishments.
  • Assisted in the year-end reporting processes including the completion of W-2 forms and 1099s.
  • Stayed informed about changes in wage and tax laws to ensure compliance with current payroll processes.
  • Maintained ongoing communication channels with internal departments such as Human Resources and Accounting to address any modifications that impacted payroll calculations or deductions.

Payroll Specialist

HCR Home Care
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
  • Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
  • Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
  • Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
  • Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.

Account Executive

SBS Payroll, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Processed clients' payroll information and provided phone support to assigned client base using proprietary software.
  • Performed product demos at conferences, meetings, seminars, or other venues as necessary.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving issues quickly.

Client Application Support Specialist

Benefitmall
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Managed assigned client base, processing payroll information and offering phone support through the use of proprietary software
  • Investigated and resolved payroll and system errors for clients through thorough research
  • Primary contact for all client inquiries regarding payroll, processing, and tax matters.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Branch Trainer/Senior Payroll Specialist

Heartland / Ovation Payroll
Rochester, NY
07.2008 - 01.2015
  • TRANSFERRED FROM ROCHESTER, NY TO SANTA ANA, CA AND PROMOTED TO BRANCH TRAINER
  • Facilitating the onboarding process by instructing new employees in the operation of Ovation Payroll and Plus One payroll processing platforms
  • Conducts regular staff payroll trainings and client online classes
  • Transferred from the Rochester, NY corporate office to Santa Ana, CA and achieved promotion from Payroll specialist to branch trainer level status.

Payroll Specialist

Rochester General Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Proficient in payroll processing and computerized accounting for payroll operations using Onestaff time keeping system and Encore Payroll Processing software.
  • Successfully coordinated payroll operations for a workforce of 7100 individuals, including hospital employees and affiliate staff from multiple healthcare organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management - Organizational Management

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
01.2008

AOS Accounting - Accounting

Rochester Business Institute
Rochester, NY
09-2004

Skills

  • Payroll software proficiency
  • Accounting understanding
  • Bi-weekly payroll management
  • Audit controls understanding
  • Garnishment processing
  • Tax law knowledge

Timeline

Payroll Coordinator

Rochester Friendly Home
06.2021 - 07.2024

Payroll Specialist

HCR Home Care
01.2020 - 05.2020

Payroll and Account Payables Manager

Healthsouth / Encompass Health Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2019

Account Executive

SBS Payroll, Inc.
06.2015 - 02.2016

Client Application Support Specialist

Benefitmall
03.2015 - 06.2015

Branch Trainer/Senior Payroll Specialist

Heartland / Ovation Payroll
07.2008 - 01.2015

Payroll Specialist

Rochester General Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management - Organizational Management

Roberts Wesleyan College

AOS Accounting - Accounting

Rochester Business Institute
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