Laura Felton
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Motivated, personable, business professional, with educational and hands-on financial and managerial accounting training. Talent for mastering technology – including, but not limited to ADP, Oracle, Kronos, Lawson, Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, MyTime, Navision, UKG, and Workday. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Problem solver, decision making, communication skills, and team player
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Administrator
HealthPartners
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure seamless integration of timekeeping systems with payroll software.
- Contributed significantly towards cost reduction efforts by identifying inefficiencies within the existing processes.
- Assisted in the development of new payroll processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Managed complex garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings for diverse employee types.
- Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing for a high volume of employees on a bi-weekly basis.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Adjusted tax withholdings according to employee requests while adhering to federal regulations thus avoiding penalties or fines.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on tax laws and filing requirements.
- Implemented time-saving procedures for handling garnishments and deductions, reducing processing errors and improving efficiency.
- Reviewed time records for 70,000+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Initiated process improvements that led to faster turnaround times on year-end tax documents such as W-2s or 1099s for employees.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new payroll software system, leading to increased efficiency and streamlined operations.
Senior Accountant
Behrens Manufacturing Inc
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Payroll Specialist
Gundersen Health System
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Reconciled payroll liability accounts.
Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Main payroll liaison for all of the southwest Wisconsin region
- Demonstrate focus and determination when working from home 24+ hours per week
- Travel to Mayo Clinic Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System on a weekly basis as a part of a team
- Perform manual calculations of interims, overpayments, overtime, and garnishments
- Utilize Lawson to process employee deductions, garnishments, W-4 forms, tax restrictions, and reimbursement request
- Respond to employee questions in a timely manner via HR Connect
- Work with employees to collect on overpayments
- Oversee validation of interface of systems
- Review float reports and ensure accurate multi-state taxation
Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Part of the Fusion team which reviewed policies and procedures, and validated employee data in an effort to minimize issues in the new system
- Processed bi-weekly payroll processing for two companies and 3,000+ employees
- Entered monthly payroll journal entries
- Processed timecards and ensured accuracy
- Responded to employee questions via email or phone
Education
MBA - Accounting Emphasis
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Columbus, OH01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI01.2001
Skills
- Year-end procedures
- Payroll auditing
- Tax compliance
- Garnishment processing
- Multi-state payroll
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- General ledger
Timeline
Senior Payroll Administrator
HealthPartners
07.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Accountant
Behrens Manufacturing Inc
07.2020 - 04.2022
Payroll Specialist
Gundersen Health System
01.2019 - 07.2020
Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic
09.2015 - 12.2018
Payroll Specialist
Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare
05.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Western Technical College
MBA - Accounting Emphasis
Viterbo University
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