MELISSA JUDSON
Harrington,DE
Summary
Seasoned Payroll Specialist bringing 23+ years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Crystal Steel Contracting
09.2022 - Current
- Process all union and non-union payroll company wide
- Monthly compiling and submitting of certified payroll reports including OCIP/CCIP reporting
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Employee verifications and unemployment inquiries as requested.
Accounting Manager
MasterCraft Contracting
01.2021 - Current
- Manage all accounts payable, accounts receivable & general ledger for all accounts spanning over 5 states
- Account management to include creation of new accounts, posting of all payments, assisting customers with insurance claims throughout process, & billing
- Complete month & year end closing.
Director of Accounting 1
Class Properties
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Manage all a/p, a/r & g/l for 500+ properties spanning the entire state of Delaware
- Duties also include receivable and payables for real estate sales to include escrow accounts
- Extensive research of customer accounts for both tenants and investors
Accounting Manager
Matthews, Pierce & Lloyd, Inc
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department and office staff
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Military Pay & Travel Technician
Dover Air Force Base
12.2008 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented travel pay procedures to streamline workflow.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
Education
Atlantic Cape Community College
Associate's - Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business administration
Wilmington University
2019
Skills
- Resolving Discrepancies
- Employment Verification
- Submitting Tax Payments
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Calculating Deductions
- Payroll Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- AP and AR Management
- Financial Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Implemented web-based human resources and time sheet system to minimize errors and cost while improving payroll efficiency.
- Civilian Employee of the Quarter, September 2009 - chosen among all civilian employees on Dover Air Force Base
- Financial Office of the Year, January 2011 - Directly assisted in prompting changes to processes and procedures to dramatically reduced travel voucher rejections. These changes were benchmarked for all other Air Force bases world-wide.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Crystal Steel Contracting
09.2022 - Current
Accounting Manager
MasterCraft Contracting
01.2021 - Current
Director of Accounting 1
Class Properties
05.2019 - 01.2021
Accounting Manager
Matthews, Pierce & Lloyd, Inc
07.2012 - 05.2019
Military Pay & Travel Technician
Dover Air Force Base
12.2008 - 06.2012
Atlantic Cape Community College
Associate's - Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business administration
Wilmington University