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Melinda Curet
New York,NY
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Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist managing payroll for over 1,000 employees, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Expertise in implementing payroll software that reduced processing errors while maintaining accurate employee records and generating comprehensive payroll reports.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Concepts of Independence, Inc.
New York, USA
07.2000 - 09.2025
- Processed and submitted payroll data for 1,000 employees biweekly using HCO, HHAexchange program.
- Managed payroll for three distinct payrolls: HRA, ICS, and MCO for disabled clients.
- Reviewed percentage reports post-payroll submission, enhancing accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Handled client and employee inquiries regarding payroll via calls and emails.
- Verified employee hours, resolving discrepancies in time records efficiently.
- Prepared and distributed detailed payroll reports to management and accounting teams.
- Conducted audits of payroll data to uphold accuracy and integrity, supporting overall payroll reliability.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Process payroll for employees using advanced payroll software.
- Verify employee hours and resolve discrepancies in time records.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and accounting teams.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records for tax purposes and benefits administration.
- Conduct audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and integrity of information.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
- Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and implemented corrective actions.
- Reviewed timecards at month end to ensure accuracy before approving payment.
- Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
- Implemented new payroll software, leading to a reduction in processing errors.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
- Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canarsie High School
Bklyn New York06-1985
Skills
- Data entry and management
- Data auditing
- HCO software
- Compliance assurance
- Timekeeping management
- Record maintenance
- Report generation
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Excel and spreadsheet proficiency
- Microsoft Word expertise
- Outlook communication
- Online payroll processing
- Multitasking capabilities
- Deadline-oriented performance
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Employment eligibility verification
- Transaction review
- Microsoft applications
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Accounts payable
- Project deadline management
- Financial reports
- Data entry and management
- Data entry and management
- Data entry and management
- Data entry and management
- Data entry and management
- Data entry and management
- Payroll processing
- Exceptionally organized
- Report preparation
- Fixed asset depreciation
- Office systems management
- Time sheet review
- Data imports
- Payroll reviews
- Proficient in [HCO, HHAexchange]
- Tax regulations
- Interpersonal communication
- Daily payroll processing
- Data reconciliation
- Payroll software
- Financial reporting
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Record keeping
- Excellent writing skills
- experience
- Payroll administration experience
- Billing
- Accounts receivable
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Concepts of Independence, Inc.
07.2000 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Canarsie High School