Maria Martinez
Tacoma,WA
Summary
A driven payroll professional with over 10 years experience spent in preparing and processing different types of payrolls from start to finish. Proficient in ADP, Workday, PeopleSoft and UKG payroll systems. Adept at working effectively unsupervised.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Prism Payroll Consulting (Alto Pharmacy)
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Process employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Process garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Support payroll processing for over 800 employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, deductions and taxes.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits and timekeeping.
Payroll Accountant
BrightSpark Early Learning Services
Renton, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
- Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments and retroactive payments.
- Processed payroll for over 150 employees on a semi-monthly basis.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wages and taxes.
- Prepared journal entries to record changes in payroll related accounts on a monthly basis.
- Reconciled discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
- Investigated audit findings related to payroll transactions or processes.
- Reconciled invoices and vendor statements, researched issues and corrected discrepancies.
Payroll Administrator
LHH Recruitment Solutions (BrightSpark ELS)
Seattle, WA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 150 employees.
- Reviewed and approved time cards, vacation requests, overtime hours, insurance deductions and other pay related items.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances for all employees.
- Performed year-end activities such as W2s and 1099s processing.
Payroll Analyst
DocuSign
Seattle, WA
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Analyzed, audited and processed payroll data for over 5,000 employees bi-weekly, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Processed garnishments, bonuses, retroactive payments and other special payrolls.
- Resolved payroll inquiries from employees in a timely manner.
- Conducted internal audits of payroll system to ensure accuracy of employee data to identify discrepancies and take corrective action as needed.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal and external auditors regarding SOX controls on payroll matters.
- Processed manual checks when necessary due to incorrect direct deposit information or other special payment requirements.
- Processed Mobility stock files and ESPP election and withdrawal files for US and Canadian employees.
- Partnered with internal team to ensure HR and Benefits changes were processed prior to running payroll.
- Active team member of testing and implementation of payroll projects and systems.
Payroll Specialist
Volt Workforce Solutions
Federal Way, WA
06.2012 - 11.2018
- Processed weekly payroll for over 30K employees, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Responded to employee and vendor inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA04.2012
Skills
- New Employee Processing
- Data Reconciliation
- Multi-State Payroll
- Analytical Skills
- Garnishment Processing
- ADP, Workday, UKG payroll systems
- Report Preparation
- Federal and State Tax Regulations
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Audit Support
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Prism Payroll Consulting (Alto Pharmacy)
08.2024 - Current
Payroll Accountant
BrightSpark Early Learning Services
03.2024 - Current
Payroll Administrator
LHH Recruitment Solutions (BrightSpark ELS)
10.2023 - 03.2024
Payroll Analyst
DocuSign
11.2018 - 12.2022
Payroll Specialist
Volt Workforce Solutions
06.2012 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Green River Community College
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