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Lori Jolliff

Newton,KS

Summary

Dynamic Payroll Accountant with extensive experience at AGCO Corporation, adept at processing payroll for over 500 employees and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven track record in journal entry preparation and employee record management, coupled with strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex payroll issues efficiently. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all payroll functions.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Accountant

Agco Corporation
Hesston, KS
06.1979 - 06.2025
  • Prepared journal entries to record changes in payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining all steps involved in the payroll process.
  • Reviewed and approved time cards, vacation requests, overtime hours, insurance deductions and other pay related items.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team.
  • Processed payroll for over 500 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Calculated bonuses, commissions, sick leave accrual balances, retirement contributions and other special payments as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wages and taxes.
  • Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
  • Investigated audit findings related to payroll transactions or processes.
  • Maintained confidential files containing personnel information such as salaries, benefits enrollments.
  • Performed year-end activities such as W2s and 1099s processing.
  • Maintained employee records and updated information in the payroll system.
  • Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments, retroactive payments.
  • Facilitated paperwork and processing for new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
  • Reviewed payroll processing systems to verify accuracy of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Accounting

Wichita Business College
Wichita, KS
05-1979

High School Diploma -

Newton High School
Newton, KS
05-1978

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Payroll administration
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Employee record management
  • Benefit deduction tracking
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Year-end reporting
  • Payroll journal entries

Affiliations

  • Host for Harvey county 4-H rocketry since 1992
  • Volunteer at Grace Community Church, Newton, KS
  • Salem U. Methodist Church, Audit Committee
  • Member of 4-H club August 1967 to September 1978

Timeline

Payroll Accountant

Agco Corporation
06.1979 - 06.2025

Graduate Certificate - Accounting

Wichita Business College

High School Diploma -

Newton High School