Melissa Wyson
North Las Vegas,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll Manager with 10 years of experience in payroll administration. Outstanding mathematics, verbal and written communication skills with experience in Kronos, ADP, and QuickBooks. Proficient in bookkeeping with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Manager
Too Much Fun Vacations
North Las Vegas, NV
03.2014 - Current
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Managed payroll for contractors, hourly and salaried employees.
- Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
- Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
- Entered corrected records into QuickBooks Online and added additional adjustments as required.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Responded to requests for information as company expert on payroll operations.
Payroll Specialist
Next Step Tax & Accounting
St. George, UT
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Prepared manual checks and submitted direct deposit through online banking.
Regional Training Specialist
In N Out Burger
St. George, UT
05.2008 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to meet the needs of the Eastern Region.
- Conducted training sessions for new and existing employees on a regional level.
- Provided ongoing support and coaching to ensure successful implementation of training initiatives.
- Collaborated with management teams to identify organizational objectives that can be addressed through tailored training solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars using various instructional techniques such as role playing, simulations, small group activities, lectures, videos and other visual aids.
- Assessed employee performance and identified areas needing improvement in order to develop effective training plans.
- Participated and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Dixie State College
St. George, UT12-2010
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Management
- Data Review
- Expense Reimbursements
- Accounting Principles
- Reporting and Documentation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping Skills
- Directing Teams
- Leadership Skills
Certification
01/2023 Salesforce Certified Administrator
12/2022 Salesforce Certified Associate
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Next Step Tax & Accounting
07.2019 - 09.2020
Payroll Manager
Too Much Fun Vacations
03.2014 - Current
Regional Training Specialist
In N Out Burger
05.2008 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Dixie State College