Dedicated and dynamic professional with demonstrated skills in Payroll and Benefits Administration, Payroll Tax Processing, and Accounting is pursuing a new professional challenge and offering more than a decade of experience in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
A-CAP LLC
Miami, FL
10.2023 - Current
Managed multi-state, multi-entity, and international payroll processes to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance.
Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
Resolved complex payroll issues, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
Effectively administer diverse benefits packages, including medical plans, life and disability plans, retirement savings (401K), and commute options.
Implemented benefits reconciliation and analysis techniques.
Managed payroll taxes using the ADP SmartCompliance platform, communicated with government authorities, and resolved tax notices.
Oversaw the accuracy of audits and validations for various forms such as 940, 941, W-2s, 1095s, and state reports in quarterly and annual payroll operations.
Managed benefits records efficiently with a focus on investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Collaborated with accounting team to manage payroll and benefits accurately.
Conducted employee orientations to explain benefits programs.
Drafted written communications about changes in the organization's benefits program or offerings.
Finance Payroll Analyst
Interfood, Inc
Miami, FL
11.2019 - 05.2023
Processed full-cycle payroll for multi-state and international payrolls, in accordance with company policies, practices, and procedures, as well as appropriate federal and state regulations.
Collected, reviewed, and analyzed payroll information and ensured that the third-party vendor (ADP WFN) prepares federal, state, and local withholding and unemployment tax returns according to published guidelines.
Quarter-end functions, including but not limited to validating the accuracy of 940, 941, and state filings.
Year-end functions, including but not limited to, validating the accuracy of W2s and 1095s.
Processed unemployment claims, employment verifications, garnishments, income withholding, and other payroll-related items.
Stayed abreast of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulatory requirements and company policies.
Reconciled the general ledger payroll expenses and payroll liabilities accounts.
Determined and produced reports needed to prevent and detect issues that could affect taxation and payroll.
Loaded payroll tax notices into ADP SmartCompliance portal and worked with agencies or payroll provider as needed.
Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Worked on complex, amended tax forms for International Management.
Assisted employees with their inquiries regarding tax and payroll issues.
Prepared payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
Took an active part in the company's Oracle JD Edwards ERP implementation.
Benefits Administration, including managing workers' compensation, healthcare policies, 401K plan, life and disability policies, and other employee benefits; contributed to yearly renegotiation processes with providers.
Reviewed, reconciled, and submitted for payment all invoices related to employees' benefits.
Human Resources Administration, including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, recordkeeping, and terminations.
Supported the Finance Department by assisting with daily operations and month-end closings.
Human Resources Payroll Manager
Concord Limousine 1, LLC
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - 07.2019
Managed full cycle biweekly multi-state payroll for 300+ employees
Determined the correct amount of tax to withhold from employees' wages based on various factors, including earnings, deductions, and tax brackets
Registered for payroll taxes in new jurisdictions where Company started doing business or hired employees
Completed and submitted regular tax filings to the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies
Reconciled payroll expense reports with general ledger to ensure accuracy
Managed payroll adjustments, wage changes, deductions, bonus payments, stat holiday pay, and employee information updates
Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation and distribution of W-2 forms, 1095 and other related documents
Stayed updated with the latest local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations. Adjusted company processes and calculations accordingly to maintain compliance
Performed payroll expenses and liabilities G/L reconciliations
Managed HRIS system from onboarding to termination
Company's Benefits Administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims
Assisted with Company's annual and periodic Labor Department audits by preparing accounts and providing the requested information
Addressed employee inquiries related to payroll, payroll tax withholdings, benefits and garnishments
Handled the worker's compensation policy, including the annual audits
Responded to external inquiries from government agencies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
Human Resources Administration including, but no limited to recruiting, onboarding, recordkeeping and terminations
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc
Queens, NY
09.2010 - 09.2012
Implemented and performed various invoicing procedures
Reviewed and verified accuracy of invoices and account balances
Researched past due accounts and initiated collection efforts in a timely manner
Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during the invoicing and collection process
Handled multiple client accounts and requests
Kept an accurate record of client accounts and outstanding balances
Completed billing audits in identified timeframes to report and investigate findings
Reviewed vendor documentation to comply with payment guidelines
Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels
Education
Accounting And Finance -
Corporate Finance Institute
05.2021
Certified Continuing Education in Accounting With QuickBooks - Accounting
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
08.2013
Certified Continuing Education in Individual Income Taxes - Taxation
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
08.2013
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Kaliningrad State Technical University
Europe
06.2007
Skills
Strong knowledge of general accounting, payroll tax and accounting requirements related to Payroll/Payroll Tax Administration
Excellent interpersonal skills including decision-making, strategic thinking, initiative, problem solving and the ability to work through complex situations with team members to achieve a positive outcome
Significant experience in multi-state full-cycle payroll processing
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
Initiative taker; driven to innovate and seek effective and objective solutions resulting in improved performance
Ability to professionally interact with all levels of management, staff and internal/external contact
Self-motivated, work alone or part of the team
Proficient in Accounting Software: ERP Oracle JD Edwards, QuickBooks Enterprise; Time and Attendance Software
Competent in MS Office 365 including Word, Excel (PivotTables, Vlookup), PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams
Fluent in English; working proficiency in Spanish
Notary Public; State of Florida exp 2028
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
A-CAP LLC
10.2023 - Current
Finance Payroll Analyst
Interfood, Inc
11.2019 - 05.2023
Human Resources Payroll Manager
Concord Limousine 1, LLC
09.2012 - 07.2019
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc
09.2010 - 09.2012
Accounting And Finance -
Corporate Finance Institute
Certified Continuing Education in Accounting With QuickBooks - Accounting
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Certified Continuing Education in Individual Income Taxes - Taxation
Baruch College of The City University of New York
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Kaliningrad State Technical University
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