KERVONDA SAMPSON

Prepare monthly financial statements for Fiscal Sponsor partners.

• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Oversaw grant management processes, ensuring proper allocation of funds while monitoring project progress against goals set by funding agencies.
• Provided comprehensive financial reporting for management review, enabling data-driven decision making.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.

• Managed full cycle multi-state payroll for a non-profit organization
• Streamlined labor allocation process
• Shortened payroll posting and reporting time by 40%
• Served as the payroll subject-matter expert 'SME'
• Participated in the implementation and design of Accounting ERP software
• Supported HR Team managing benefits
• Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
• Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.
• Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
• Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
• Mentored junior team members, helping them develop the skills necessary for career advancement within the payroll field.
• Continuously assessed current policies and procedures, recommending improvements to streamline operations and optimize efficiency.
• Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Enhanced payroll efficiency by implementing new software and streamlining processes.
• Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, improving overall productivity.
• Assisted in budget planning by providing accurate forecasts of labor costs based on historical trends and future projections.

• Managed accounting processes for mortgage company
• Implemented process controls
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Management of Fixed Assets
• Prepared monthly financial statements
• Revenue reconciliation.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.

• Managed all payroll operational activities and the biweekly disbursement of payroll to 2,000 employees
• Designed and facilitated organization-wide payroll training
• Partnered with HR to develop and implement new payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS system
• Recruited, trained, and developed payroll staff
• Coached both Payroll and HR administrative staff on compliance related issues
• Prepared and maintained department budget
• Assisted HR with the administration of benefits
• Collaborated with HR department to develop and execute new compensation programs in compliance with state regulations.
• Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Enhanced payroll efficiency by implementing new software and streamlining processes.
• Regularly updated knowledge of relevant legislation changes that impacted company''s payroll practices.
• Managed corporate payroll for over 1000 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.

• Managed full payroll processing for 300 employees
• Supervised payroll internal controls and procedures
• Developed departmental policies and procedures
• Participated in budgeting including monthly budget to actual analysis
• Provided payroll related information for financial statements
• Improved reporting.
• Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.

• Processed payroll for 200 union represented employees
• Reconciled payroll general ledger accounts
• Trained temporary payroll clerk(s)
• Work with Human Resources to ensure proper administration of benefits
• Participated in the planning and implementing of new payroll system
• Created and implemented training manuals
• Partnered with stakeholders.
• Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
• Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
• Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.