Hi, I’m
SALINA BARNES
Hamilton ,NJ
Summary
With twenty years of experience in many areas of Accounting with extensive knowledge of all aspects Payroll. I can bring any employer a knowledgeable, conscientious and a hardworking employee. I possess positive attitude, ease of adjustment to change and ability to handle many functions while processing my work on a timely basis.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
TRAC IntermodalPrinceton, NJ
Senior Payroll Manager/Staff Accountant
06.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Lead payroll production for 6 locations.
- Processed payrolls on both biweekly and monthly basis for more than 1000+ multi state employees.
- Uploaded time records into UKG Pro and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reviewed time records for 1000+ employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Managed Multi-State field payroll specialist
- Managed conversion from ADP Payroll system and implementation of UKG Pro.
- Prepare and key journal entries as needed. handle inbound inter-company journal entries.
Strategic Products And Services, LLCParsippany, NJ
Payroll Manager/ HR
03.2011 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Assist the CFO and Assistant Controllers with many aspects of the day to day accounting, until company was acquired in January 2014 and that time was offered a position in the Franklin, Tennessee Corporate Office as Payroll Manager.
- Process the Corporate Executive payroll, including bonuses, stock awards, and long term incentive payments. Balance all multi state, federal quarterly and annual taxes.
- Managed conversion from in house payroll system and implementation of ADP.
- Working with ADP and staff to make sure all payrolls are process accurately and on time. Resolve all tax notices and any errors.
- ADP System Administrator: Handle importing and exporting of benefit vendor deductions and reporting, user setups, new company setups, tax setups.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Accounts Payable: Managed corporate accounts payable staff. Review payments and coding accuracy. Process invoices and expense reports when needed.
- General Ledger:
Review Corporate and Regional Service Centers general ledgers. - Prepare and key journal entries as needed. Handle inbound inter-company journal entries.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
Legow ManagementLivingston, NJ
Payroll Manager
01.2010 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- 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.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Preferred Freezer ServicesElizabeth, NJ
Payroll Manager/Full-Charge Bookeeper
11.2007 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Led payroll production for 14 multi state locations, including Corporate payroll.
- Manage wage garnishment team processed all payroll garnishment such as tax liens and child support.
- Resolve all federal, state and local tax notices for ADP payroll sites.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Handle importing and exporting of benefit vendor deductions and reporting, user setups, new company setups, tax setups.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
DCH SaturnNorth Brunswick, NJ
Senior Payroll Specialist/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
04.1999 - 11.2007
Job overview
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Ensure that all general leger account are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.
- Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
- Reconciles bank accounts, and prepares related journal entries.
- Review reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual items.
Education
Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA
from Accounting And Business Management
Skills
- Proficient in ADP/UKG Payroll Systems
- Account requirements
- Bi-weekly, Semi-Monthly Monthly payroll processing
- Federal , State and Tax law understanding
- Internal Controls
- Attention to detail
- Wage Garnishments
- Payroll auditing
- Upgrading systems
- Resolving Payroll Problems
- New Hire Processing
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Journal Entry Posting
- Month-End Closing Management
Affiliations
American Payroll Association
Certification
Certified Payroll Professional
Timeline
Senior Payroll Manager/Staff Accountant
TRAC Intermodal
06.2013 - Current
Payroll Manager/ HR
Strategic Products And Services, LLC
03.2011 - 03.2013
Payroll Manager
Legow Management
01.2010 - 09.2010
Payroll Manager/Full-Charge Bookeeper
Preferred Freezer Services
11.2007 - 12.2009
Senior Payroll Specialist/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
DCH Saturn
04.1999 - 11.2007
Everett Community College
from Accounting And Business Management
Certified Payroll Professional
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