Kimmie Epperson
Gwynn Oak,MD
Summary
Self-driven and highly motivated professional with exceptional mathematical and analytical skills and a strong background in finance. Proficient in payroll software and various payroll interfaces, with a proven ability to process payrolls efficiently while maintaining employee confidentiality in high-volume environments. Experienced retail worker with robust cash handling and sales expertise, dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service through effective team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic situations. Recognized for a positive attitude and strong work ethic, consistently contributing to the success of fast-paced retail operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Macy's Department Store
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Managed approximately 20 incoming calls per day from customers.
Payroll Accountant
Keller North America
08.2017 - 04.2024
- Process payroll for over 3,000 employees on a weekly basis and maintained employee time records including edits, corrections, and prepare payroll journal entries.
- Process weekly union dues payments for multiple states.
- Maintain, set up, and pay multiple state garnishments and child support orders.
- Run OCIP reports for Branch managers when requested.
- Assist with processing off-cycle checks and payroll adjustments for missed payroll hours.
- Process all unemployment claims and audits.
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- Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up to date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
- Delivered human resources financial support by certifying and processing payroll, completing deposits, performing pay adjustments and promptly distributing checks.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge in the field of payroll accounting, attending industry conferences and participating in relevant webinars or workshops.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new payroll software system, leading training sessions for users and providing ongoing support during transition periods.
Payroll Lead
University of Maryland Medical Systems
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Assist and test with the implementation from Kronos 6.0 to Kronos 6.3 systems for 3 of UMMS facilities.
- Ensuring timely and accurate payroll for all employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Process a bi-weekly interface from Kronos into Lawson.
- Create, run, and reconcile payroll jobs in Lawson.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Payroll Specialist
CyberPoint International, LLC
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for Domestic and International semi-monthly and monthly payroll.
- Process payroll and allowances for expat employees monthly.
- Managed payroll data entry for 600 employees to comply with predetermine company guidelines
- Import time sheets from Deltek time & expense systems and upload them into Costpoint.
- Reviewed time records and reconcile for 600 employees to verify accuracy of information and totals.
- Reconcile ADP reports to Costpoint to ensure the postings are prepared accurately and timely.
- Assist in the set-up of new hires in Cost point and Deltek system.
- Prepare payroll adjustments and payroll journal entries.
Tax Administrator
The Baltimore Life Company
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborate with a third-party vendor on reporting withholding and ACA filings.
- Assist with year-end payroll and tax filings for 940, 941, 945's, and 1099R.
- Update SUI tax rates in ADP and all-updated changes for 2015.
- Reduced tax discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and implementing efficient record-keeping systems.
- Enhanced tax compliance for the organization by staying updated on changing regulations and providing accurate guidance to team members.
- Improved accuracy in financial reports by diligently reviewing tax documents and reconciling identified inconsistencies.
Payroll/HR Administrator
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
11.2003 - 02.2014
- Responsible for running a bi-weekly payroll for over 2,500 employees at various facilities.
- Manage employee's data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational policies.
- Assist with development and implementation of payroll reconciliation tool.
- Process data, validation, and transmission for bi-weekly payroll.
- Adhere to payroll policies, regulations, and procedures at company and government level.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Process rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments, and withholdings.
- Assist with the training, setup, and implementation of Kronos time and attendance.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certification in Microsoft Database
Fortis Institute
Baltimore, MD06.2017
Fundamental Payroll Certification
American Payroll Association
Baltimore, MDAssociate of Science - Accounting
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY07.1984
Skills
- Multi-state payroll processing full cycle payroll
- Strong customer service skills ability to interact effectively within departments
- Federal and State tax regulations, payroll tax laws, multi-state tax compliance
- ERP Implementation (Kronos, ADP Workforce Now, Workday, Lawson, Ceridian, and PeopleSoft)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- GAAP 10 core principles
- Customer assistance
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Cash handling accuracy
- Loyalty program promotion
- Resilience under pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Store opening and closing
- Returns and exchanges
- POS system operations
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Macy's Department Store
11.2023 - 03.2025
Payroll Accountant
Keller North America
08.2017 - 04.2024
Payroll Lead
University of Maryland Medical Systems
05.2016 - 02.2017
Payroll Specialist
CyberPoint International, LLC
06.2015 - 02.2016
Tax Administrator
The Baltimore Life Company
03.2014 - 03.2015
Payroll/HR Administrator
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
11.2003 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Accounting
LaGuardia Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certification in Microsoft Database
Fortis Institute
Fundamental Payroll Certification
American Payroll Association
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