Justin McCullough
Summary
Experienced in compliance, and payroll processing, with strong skills in Excel, HR/payroll software auditing (including 401k), financial reporting and tax filing. Proficient in timecard organization, open enrollment, benefits administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance through EEO reporting and payroll policies. Adept at resolving accounting discrepancies, maintaining employee records, and providing customer service and employee support in HR functions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Aspen Heights Partners
10.2021 - Current
- Managed tax filing and compliance for payroll, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted audits of HR/payroll software, focusing on 401(k) contributions, and prepared payroll journal entries for financial reporting.
- Oversaw timecard organization, ensuring accurate payroll processing and resolving discrepancies to maintain compliance with labor laws.
- Administered benefits enrollment and open enrollment processes, providing employees with clear benefits information and ensuring smooth enrollment periods.
- Maintained accurate employee records, handled customer service inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, and ensured regulatory compliance through EEO reporting.
Payroll Data Processor
ARC-Austin Regional Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Verified and submitted employee timekeeping data, ensuring accurate calculations for overtime, vacation, and sick hours, to support efficient payroll processing.
- Ensured timely submission of payroll taxes in compliance with IRS regulations and collaborated with HR to streamline tracking of paid time off.
- Assisted with payroll audits, collaborated with accountants to resolve discrepancies, and tracked employee leave to maintain accurate financial records.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims, resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy and consistency in payroll records.
Human Resource- Payroll
Landry's Inc.
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted HR with new hire orientations, monthly meetings, and general HR tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data entry.
- Reviewed and verified timesheets, ensuring final paid hours, regular, and overtime calculations complied with state laws.
- Addressed payroll inquiries, maintained HRIS, and kept employee records up-to-date for efficient HR operations.
Human Resource- Payroll Analyst
United Airlines
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed daily bookkeeping and payroll processing, including federal and state tax withholdings, social security, Medicare, and employee deductions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Investigated and resolved payroll discrepancies, providing subject matter expertise to management and employees while maintaining accurate financial records and promoting transparency.
- Produced detailed payroll reports to meet corporate guidelines, ensuring adherence to multi-state and local tax regulations, and maintaining compliance with employment law and tax codes.
Commercial Receivables- Dispute Staff
United Airlines
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Streamlined daily bookkeeping processes, entering and organizing financial data for accurate record-keeping and efficient reporting.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency in company financial operations.
- Utilized financial software to analyze, store, and record financial information, improving the efficiency of financial data management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas State University
Austin, TX06-2027
Associates of Applied Business - Business Administration
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX06-2015
Skills
*Tax Filing & Compliance
HR/Payroll Software Auditing (401k)
Timecard Organization & Payroll Accuracy
Microsoft Office
Customer Service & Employee Support
Accounting Discrepancies & Resolution
Open Enrollment & Benefits Administration
Excel
Payroll Journal Entries & Financial Reporting
Open Enrollment & Benefits Administration
EEO Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
Employee Records Management
Data Management & Record Keeping
Payroll Policies & Procedures
Accomplishments
• The Village Connect- Non-Profit Organization 501c-3: Board Member- Co Founder.
• Results (Volunteer)- a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions
• H.O.S.T. Program (Helping other students to succeed)- mentor/guidance leader and bringing school lessons to elementary students.
• DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)- Marketing co-op. prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world.
• K.O.P. (Order of the Knight of Pythagoras)-The mission/ purpose of the order is to provide young men with worthwhile educational insight, great fellowship, teachings on morale
Timeline
Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Aspen Heights Partners
10.2021 - Current
Payroll Data Processor
ARC-Austin Regional Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2021
Human Resource- Payroll
Landry's Inc.
11.2015 - 10.2019
Human Resource- Payroll Analyst
United Airlines
09.2014 - 11.2015
Commercial Receivables- Dispute Staff
United Airlines
11.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Texas State University
Associates of Applied Business - Business Administration
San Jacinto College
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