Karrington Clark
Covington,GA
Summary
Experienced Business Analyst with expertise in SAP and SQL, recognized for improving process efficiency and ensuring compliance. Skilled with strong analytical abilities in data analysis and financial reporting, with a proven track record of enhancing payroll operations. Committed to driving team success through effective communication and strategic
insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst – Payroll Accounting
Norfolk Southern
Atlanta, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed journal entries and month-end close activities in SAP, ensuring compliance in payroll accounting.
- Conducted SQL data analysis to streamline payroll processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Prepared audit and reconciliation reports, resolving discrepancies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Validated payroll for over 20,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, consistently exceeding performance metrics.
Payroll Specialist
ADP
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Processed and validated payroll for over 3,000 employees globally, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies and process immediate payments for federal and state taxes, retirement plans, and other deductions.
- Conducted regular audits of multi-functional databases to ensure compliance and resolve issues proactively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects, exceeding performance metrics consistently.
Athletic Department Football Manager – Work study
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Ensured the proper receipt and dissemination of mail, contracts, and accounting ledgers in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Coordinated and managed financial obligations surrounding travel arrangements and office equipment maintenance for staff inside the Athletic Department.
- Developed an internal office system that increased workflow by increasing fluidity, and consistency during the validation process of financial and contractual paperwork.
- Assigned tasks interns and fellow work-study students to decrease rework, preventable gaps in production, and schedule conflicts by charting trends while being mindful of key area priorities.
Real Estate Intern
ODU Rent
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Negotiated real estate contracts to successfully secure bids and transactions between renters and sellers.
- Educated clients on the proper navigation of processes, procedures, and transactions from start to the completion of paperwork needed to finalize sales or purchases.
- Networked with local financial institutions to build trust, and reliability to expand company/client resources.
- Provided top-notch customer service, confidentiality, and professionalism to clients, customers, vendors, and peers.
Education
MBA - Concentration in Accountancy
Louisiana State University -Shreveport
Shreveport, LA09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Skills
- Financial Compliance
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP Knowledge
- SQL
- SAP
- Advanced Excel Functions
- Time Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Payroll Process Optimization
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Auditing
Timeline
Business Analyst – Payroll Accounting
Norfolk Southern
04.2023 - Current
Payroll Specialist
ADP
05.2022 - 04.2023
Real Estate Intern
ODU Rent
01.2020 - 07.2020
Athletic Department Football Manager – Work study
Norfolk State University
03.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - Concentration in Accountancy
Louisiana State University -Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Norfolk State University