Rene Lavoie
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Proven Payroll Accountant with a track record of enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency at Long Beach Transit. Skilled in Payroll System Implementation and adept at problem-solving, I significantly reduced payroll errors through meticulous audits. Expert in tax compliance and employee benefits administration, my focus on results has streamlined payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Accountant
Long Beach Transit
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Collaborated with HR department to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, setting up employee profiles in the payroll system.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
Payroll Coordinator
Ajilion Finance
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 700 employees.
- Reduced payroll errors by diligently auditing employee timecards and promptly addressing discrepancies.
Payroll Administrator
PMA Insurance Group
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Window base Ceridian and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
Payroll Administrator
C & D Technologies
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Ceridiand and ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with HR and accounting teams to coordinate benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other adjustments.
- Ensured timely salary disbursements for employees, maintaining strict adherence to company policies and deadlines.
- Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws affecting payroll administration to ensure ongoing compliance.
Payroll Administrator
Reas Homebuilders
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Ceridian and ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Trained and mentored new payroll staff to apply best practices and follow department procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws affecting payroll administration to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Coordinated with HR personnel to verify accuracy and completeness of employee information.
- Assisted in the successful migration of payroll systems during a company-wide software upgrade without disruption to operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
Payroll Accountant
Long Beach Transit
08.1998 - 03.2004
- Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Collaborated with HR department to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, setting up employee profiles in the payroll system.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies and deductions.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members to quickly learn company-specific payroll procedures.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to stringent data protection policies and best practices.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge in the field of payroll accounting, attending industry conferences and participating in relevant webinars or workshops.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new payroll software system, leading training sessions for users and providing ongoing support during transition periods.
- Managed year-end procedures such as W-2 distribution and tax reporting, ensuring accuracy of documents for all employees.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bassick Hig
Bridgeport, CTAccounting
Orange Coast Coege
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Direct Deposit Management
- Employee benefits administration
- Payroll System Implementation
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Training
- Payroll Adjustments
- Tax Compliance
- Year-end reporting
- Payroll Regulations
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
Long Beach Transit
04.2008 - 01.2012
Payroll Coordinator
Ajilion Finance
09.2007 - 04.2008
Payroll Administrator
PMA Insurance Group
09.2006 - 07.2007
Payroll Administrator
C & D Technologies
10.2005 - 09.2006
Payroll Administrator
Reas Homebuilders
05.2004 - 10.2005
Payroll Accountant
Long Beach Transit
08.1998 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Bassick Hig
Accounting
Orange Coast Coege
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