Leslie Zapata
Wichita,KS
Summary
American Payroll Association and SHRM-CP member with 20 years of experience seeking a senior level, full-time position with an organization that will allow me to utilize my extensive knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration and where professional growth is promoted. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2020 - Current
- Execute all aspects of payroll, postings and reconciliations each pay period
- Accurately pay all applicable state and federal taxes, health benefits, and 401(k) contributions
- Generate reports specific to payroll as required or requested by state and federal agencies, Workers Comp., KS Department of Labor, 401(k) Plan
- Create customized reports for CFO and HR Manager
- Accurately update payroll and HR sections of Healthland as well as Kronos master to ensure correct employee information
- Verify time and attendance data in Kronos prior to uploading to Healthland each pay run
- File quarterly federal and state payroll taxes
- Reconcile and audit benefit deductions for month-end
- Compile month-end, quarterly, and year-end payrolls and reports
- Accelerated year-end process, produced all W-2s
- Make new employee, physician and vendor ID badges
- Trained and assisted HR Specialist to improve department performance
- Created and implemented new processes to eliminate unnecessary steps and improve overall efficiency
- Provide support to HR Manager as requested.
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
C BAR P TRUCKING INC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Processed two multi-state payrolls twice each week via ADP that included standard payroll cycles and off-cycle payrolls for the entire organization of drivers and office staff
- Accurately pay all applicable state and federal taxes, health benefits, and child support garnishments
- Track mileage by tractors & trailers, as well as reefer hours
- Prepare referral and sign-on bonus reports for drivers
- Breakdown and review driver paperwork
- Check driver logs, fuel receipts, and ETA reports for accuracy
- Completed daily, weekly & monthly fuel and toll reimbursements and reconciliations
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as directed by Transportation Manager
- Confirm deliveries from previous day, Responsible for proof of deliveries upon request
- Run credit checks, verify MC Numbers and insurance certs for new carriers as requested by dispatch
- Coordinate with banks to ensure pay transactions are made according to schedule; oversee paycheck distribution, arrange direct deposit programs
- Download information from financial institutions and internal sources to prepare automated account reconciliations
- Process complex advances and payroll-related transactions for terminations.
BOOKKEEPER; EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CERTIFIED NATURAL LABORATORIES INC.
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Managed daily operations, processed payroll, and maintained accurate records of AR/AP transactions for up to seven companies simultaneously via QuickBooks
- Managed all general ledger journal entries and prepared balance sheets, profit & loss statements, budgets, and other financial reports
- Prepared and filed taxes, purchase orders, and invoices; issued and signed checks; made daily bank deposits; and reconciled all credit card and bank statements
- Handled all communications and clerical tasks for the CEO/Owner
- Compiled, transcribed and distributed minutes of meetings, and organized 100+ off-site meetings, events, and trips.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Development
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2007
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R, invoicing
- Payroll & HR Compliance and Legislation Knowledge
- Timekeeping and Attendance Tracking
- Compensation, garnishments, severance pay, benefit management
- Excellent technology skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Kronos
- Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity
- Employee relations and Management skills
- Year-end Procedures
- Kronos Workforce Payroll
- Tax Law Compliance
- Investigating discrepancies
- Benefits Administration
Certification
- APA
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
- CPR/First Aid
- BLS
- CCEP
Timeline
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2020 - Current
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
C BAR P TRUCKING INC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
BOOKKEEPER; EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CERTIFIED NATURAL LABORATORIES INC.
01.2001 - 01.2017
BBA - Human Resources Development
Purdue University
- APA
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
- CPR/First Aid
- BLS
- CCEP
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