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Kathleen Mayer

Pasco,WA

Summary

Highly skilled Payroll Manager & Human Resource professional bringing 25 years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment, and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork, and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in Labor Charging Compliance and Audit, Human Resource administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Payroll Specialist

Benton County Auditor
Kennewick, WA
07.2024 - Current
  • Member of Implementation team for new ERP by Tyler Technologies Payroll, Time & Attendance, and HR system.
  • Extensive knowledge of 10-plus Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  • Conduct audits of timesheets, leave requests, benefit enrollments to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Generate custom Excel reports using complex queries for management review purposes.
  • Provided support during internal and external audit reviews involving personnel records or compensation information.
  • Managing special projects assigned by the Payroll Manager as needed.
  • Input of EE/ER information for payroll records, including, but not limited to, benefits, VEBA, union dues, and DSHS reporting.
  • Auditing of parallel payroll processing to ensure accuracy.

Accounting Manager

HydroGeophysics, Inc.
Richland, WA
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
  • Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
  • Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
  • Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
  • Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, and other related items.
  • Prepared reports on employee compensation, overtime payments, vacation payouts, salary increases.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Reviewed timekeeping records to calculate employee wages accurately based on hours worked and overtime rules.
  • Assisted with the preparation of year-end tax forms such as W2s and 1099s.
  • Updated and reconciled retirement, tax, and health care accounts.

Account & Financial Analyst

Central Plateau Cleanup Company- CPCCo
Richland, WA
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Audited time records submitted by employees to verify conformance with appropriate administrative policies and regulations.
  • Planned and executed compliance audits to check company policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Developed and implemented strategies necessary for minimizing risk of non-compliance.
  • Utilized risk management techniques and business knowledge to improve compliance programs.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding timekeeping.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Create and conduct training programs to educate company managers and new hires on timecard compliance.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.

Senior Payroll Administrator

Mission Support Alliance
Richland, WA
12.2015 - 02.2019
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 7000 plus employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Processed payroll garnishments, such as tax liens, Bankruptcy Wage Assignments and child support.
  • Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
  • Produced and filed payroll reports on a weekly basis.
  • Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in a timely and knowledgeable fashion.

Payroll Coordinator - Human Resource

Trios Health
Kennewick, WA
11.2009 - 12.2015
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
  • Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRIS database.
  • Provided advice to leadership on implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining union agreements, and business rollouts.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1300 employees & total $14 million monthly payroll.
  • Worked cooperatively with collective bargaining union representatives and management to establish accurate job position descriptions, classifications, pay grades, and compensation.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Managed biweekly funding of taxes and payroll liabilities.
  • Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • 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 implemented new payroll policies and procedures, according to changing laws and regulations.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
  • Assisted management in developing and tracking payroll budgets.

Skills

  • Staff Development/Training
  • Data Analytics
  • Tax Law Compliance
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Pay Adjustments
  • Kronos Workforce Payroll Build
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Implementation of Payroll/Time & Attendance
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Risk Management
  • PeopleSoft Expertise
  • Excellent Managerial Techniques
  • Garnishment processing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Bi-weekly Payroll Management
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Year-end processing
  • Payroll Platform Conversion
  • General ledger maintenance

Additional Information

Financial Management Professional experienced in optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical, and reliable leader that blends advanced organizational, technical, and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Timeline

Senior Payroll Specialist

Benton County Auditor
07.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager

HydroGeophysics, Inc.
11.2023 - 06.2024

Account & Financial Analyst

Central Plateau Cleanup Company- CPCCo
02.2019 - 07.2023

Senior Payroll Administrator

Mission Support Alliance
12.2015 - 02.2019

Payroll Coordinator - Human Resource

Trios Health
11.2009 - 12.2015

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