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Rodney Smith

Taylorsville,UT

Summary

Experienced with managing end-to-end payroll processes for large and multiple company organizations. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems and compliance to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Manager

Wheeler Machinery Co
06.2017 - 11.2024
  • Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
  • Integrated newly acquired companies into existing payroll systems while ensuring full compliance with relevant tax laws.
  • Facilitated transition to 2 new payroll systems, minimizing disruptions and maintaining payroll continuity.
  • Updated payroll policies to reflect changes in legislation, maintaining compliance and mitigating risks.
  • Customized payroll reports for management, providing valuable insights into labor costs and financial planning.
  • Maintained data integrity and accuracy
  • Created and trained direct reports on manual file uploads as interim process until EDI files could be completed.
  • Assisted in EDI file creation including data validations
  • Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
  • Enhanced payroll system functionality through customization and upgrades, meeting evolving organizational needs.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
  • Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.

Accounting Manager

Wheeler Machinery Co
01.1997 - 06.2017
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Maintained integrations with ERP to Accounting including identifying and correcting errors

Customer Service Agent

AT&T Universal Card Services
05.1994 - 08.1996
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address customer issues.
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Phillips Junior College
Salt Lake City
07-1992

Skills

  • Payroll system implementation
  • Upgrading systems
  • Proficient in Paylocity and UKG
  • Year-end procedures
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data management

Certification

  • Google Project Management, Professional Certificate – Coursera and Google.

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Wheeler Machinery Co
06.2017 - 11.2024

Accounting Manager

Wheeler Machinery Co
01.1997 - 06.2017

Customer Service Agent

AT&T Universal Card Services
05.1994 - 08.1996

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Phillips Junior College

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