KARA K. RICHMOND
Payroll Specialist
Plano,TX
Summary
Payroll professional with deep understanding of payroll systems and regulatory compliance. Effectively streamlined payroll processes and resolved payroll issues, ensuring timely and accurate payments. A collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in payroll software and known for reliability and precision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Payroll Specialist
Advantis Medical Staffing
04.2023 - Current
- Solved complex payroll issues by applying advanced troubleshooting skills and collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed time records for approximately 1,000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Implemented process improvements aimed at reducing manual interventions required during each payroll cycle while increasing overall efficiency level.
Payroll Clerk
Group CBS
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Processed payrolls on regular basis for more than 900 employees nationally.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
- Developed and maintained internal control processes, document procedures, identification of areas to improve internal controls and implementation of policy change.
- Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
Loan Processor
Mr Cooper Mortgage
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
- Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
Payroll Specialist, Advanced
Jack Henry & Associates Inc.
04.2006 - 04.2015
- Responsible for multi-state, in house processing of both hourly and salary employees for workforce of 5000 employees.
- Led payroll production for multistate organization.
- Lead payroll specialist for organization of 5 personnel.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Reviewed time records for 5000 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Provided system testing for upgrades, maintenance and tax updates.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Responsible for Year End auditing, balancing and W-2 processing.
- Trained new employees.
- Developed documentation of processes.
- Provided customer service to company employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
Plano, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in ADP, Paylocity, & PeopleSoft
Payroll processing & auditing
Payroll processing documentation
Multi-state payroll compliance knowledge
Year End Processing
Garnishment administration
Accurate ledger posting
Time sheet evaluation
Data imports
Tax regulation adherence
Employee onboarding coordination
Timeline
Lead Payroll Specialist
Advantis Medical Staffing
04.2023 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Group CBS
10.2022 - 04.2023
Loan Processor
Mr Cooper Mortgage
04.2015 - 05.2022
Payroll Specialist, Advanced
Jack Henry & Associates Inc.
04.2006 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
05.2001 -
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