Karen Wacker
Coolidge,US
Summary
Dedicated to keeping payroll operations compliant with regulations. Proficient in processing garnishments, calculating leave and applying deductions. Excellent problem-solving and recordkeeping abilities. Proactive communicator answering employee inquiries and resolving any payroll-related issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Central Arizona College
05.2023 - Current
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and reconciliations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines for bi-weekly payroll of 700 EE.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations.
- Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information.
- Provided expert advice on complex pay-related items to both employees and managers.
- Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns to comply with tax laws and regulations.
Real Estate Agent
HomeSmart
07.2017 - 02.2024
- Utilized advanced technology tools for contract preparation and submission.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Collaborated with clients, vendors, sales associates and brokers with high level of integrity and professionalism.
Payroll Technician
Central Arizona College
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 700 EE's accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Accurately processed wage garnishments, levies, child support orders and other deductions in accordance with legal requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with employees at all levels of organization through excellent customer service skills when handling payroll-related matters.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Business Administration And Management
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Proficient in Excel to include Pivot Tables and VLookup
- Campus Nexus Payroll
- Federal and State Tax Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Payroll Policies Development
- Payroll Auditing
- Full Cycle Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Compliance
- Year-end Procedures
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Compliance
- Year-end Procedures
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Payroll Manager
Central Arizona College
05.2023 - Current
Payroll Technician
Central Arizona College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Real Estate Agent
HomeSmart
07.2017 - 02.2024
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Business Administration And Management
Tacoma Community College
Interests
Cooking, cultures, dogs, languages
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