Kilee Porter
Derry
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with a proven track record in payroll processing and financial accuracy. Committed to regulatory compliance and effective communication, ensuring seamless payroll operations for over 500 employees.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Bedford School District
Bedford
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Maintained accurate employee records in payroll system.
- Assisted with preparation of payroll reports and audits.
- Collaborated with HR to ensure timely updates on employee status changes.
- Trained new employees on payroll procedures and software use.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies such as 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
Accounting Specialist
E&R Cleaners
Manchester
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed invoices and prepared payments for vendor services.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software systems.
- Assisted in reconciling bank statements and financial discrepancies.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
- Created journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Collaborated with other departments on various projects or initiatives that require cross-functional teams.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding account statuses and payments.
- Supported month-end closing processes by gathering necessary documentation.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Catholic Medical Center
Manchester
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Process payroll for all employees using automated systems.
- Collaborate with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Prepare payroll reports for management review.
- Assist in year-end tax reporting and compliance tasks.
- Train new staff on payroll procedures and software usage.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
- Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes, and tax code information.
- Provided support during internal and external audit reviews involving personnel records or compensation information.
- Assisted with the implementation of new payroll systems and processes.
- Maintained payroll records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted audits of timesheets, leave requests, and benefit enrollments to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Managed special projects assigned by Payroll Manager as needed.
Education
Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH06-2013
Skills
- Payroll administration and processing
- Tax compliance
- Data analysis and reporting
- Financial reconciliation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Bedford School District
04.2025 - 11.2025
Accounting Specialist
E&R Cleaners
06.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Payroll Specialist
Catholic Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2024
Merrimack High School