KAREN GLOVER
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Payroll specialist with hands-on experience processing payroll for 600 employees across seven states, including union and government-contract requirements. Known for auditing records, handling retro pay and special payments, training personnel on timekeeping, and building tracking tools that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and timely payment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
PCSI
Austin, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Processed payroll for 600 employees across seven states in support of 13 government contracts and 5 unions, using Kronos/UKG Pro timekeeping and processing system.
- Developed matrices and processes to effectively track factors impacting contracts and payroll accuracy.
- Trained personnel at sites in timekeeping and record keeping, both in person and remotely.
- Calculated wages, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
- Audited timesheets for accuracy and completeness before payroll processing, ensuring compliance and timely payments.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments.
- Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
- Kept up to date on laws and regulations regarding wage and hour compliance to mitigate risk and ensure adherence.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participate in professional organizations.
Small Business Quickbooks Consultant
Rupert And Associates
Buda, Texas
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Completed annual accounting for small businesses using QuickBooks, enabling clients to efficiently prepare for in-house tax preparation.
- Met with small business owners to explain proper QuickBooks procedures and answer ongoing bookkeeping questions.
- Advised clients on bookkeeping, payroll, and tax responsibilities, providing tailored support to meet their specific needs.
- Completed and filed monthly sales tax and payroll-related tax reports for small businesses.
- Assisted in preparing basic tax returns for clients to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Streamlined office efficiency by assisting with various administrative tasks and improving overall organization.
Payroll Specialist
Coalition Of Texans With Disabilities
Austin, Texas
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Verified and processed biweekly payroll for 150 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations.
- Tracked, processed, and filed monthly and quarterly federal payroll reports and tax payments to ensure compliance.
- Uploaded and adjusted time records in a computer system while maintaining an accurate database for payroll processing.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Communicated with clients to resolve payroll issues, enhancing client satisfaction and trust.
- Onboarded employees onto the payroll system at the office or in a disabled client's home.
Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist
Self
San Marcos, Texas
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed Quickbooks accounts for small business owners, providing tailored advice on best practices for financial management.
- Executed payroll processing for 5-20 employees weekly, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to the payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify the accuracy of information.
- Prepared and filed sales tax, franchise tax, and payroll tax reports.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
- Supported small business clients in managing financial operations, enhancing accuracy and compliance.
Skills
- Payroll processing and compliance
- Employee onboarding
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Policy and procedure development
- Business communication skills
- Federal tax compliance
- Kronos expertise
- QuickBooks knowledge
- ADP experience
- Extensive experience with Quickbooks
- Extensive experience with ADP
Affiliations
- Treasurer, San Marcos River Foundation, 2020 to present
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
PCSI
10.2022 - Current
Small Business Quickbooks Consultant
Rupert And Associates
01.2019 - 10.2022
Payroll Specialist
Coalition Of Texans With Disabilities
05.2015 - 08.2017
Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist
Self
05.2013 - 05.2015