Lee Ann Teasley
Summary
Results-oriented Payroll Professional with over 25 years of hands-on experience in multi-state payroll administration, garnishment processing, tax compliance, SOX audits, and payroll system management. Known for leading high-performing teams, improving payroll accuracy, and ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations. Experienced in healthcare and corporate environments. Proficient in Lawson, Kronos, Abra, and Excel.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Payroll Manager
Universal Health Services - Nashville Regional Corporate Office
Brentwood, TN
09.2016 - Current
- Manage payroll operations for 70+ healthcare facilities, processing accurate bi-weekly multi-state payroll through Lawson.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate a 10-member payroll team to drive performance and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations through accurate garnishment, deduction, and benefit processing.
- Reconcile year-end W-2s and quarterly 941s, maintaining precision and audit readiness.
- Partner with Finance and Internal Audit teams to support SOX controls and documentation compliance.
- Deliver system training and payroll education to facility managers and team members.
- Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in payroll procedures and metrics reporting.
Payroll Manager
Centerstone - Corporate Office
Nashville, TN
07.1999 - 09.2016
- Directed payroll for 3,000+ employees across multiple states on bi-weekly and semi-monthly schedules.
- Maintained accurate payroll tax calculations and compliance with all federal and state laws.
- Led successful transition from Quantum to Abra payroll system, streamlining payroll operations.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced processing time and errors.
- Served as subject matter expert for escalated payroll issues and audit support.
- Delivered training and mentorship to payroll staff and internal stakeholders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Miller-Motte College
Skills
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Payroll Tax Compliance (Federal, State, Local)
- Garnishments & Deductions
- SOX/Internal & External Audit Support
- Time & Attendance Systems (Kronos)
- Payroll systems (Lawson, Abra)
- W-2 & 941 Reconciliation
- Team Leadership & Training
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Payroll Reporting & Metrics
Certification
- Certified Payroll Professional (Expired)
- American Payroll Association
- Service Excellence Committee - UHS
- Engagement Committee - UHS
Timeline
Assistant Payroll Manager
Universal Health Services - Nashville Regional Corporate Office
09.2016 - Current
Payroll Manager
Centerstone - Corporate Office
07.1999 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Miller-Motte College
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