Tanya Bowie
DeSoto,TX
Summary
As a leader foster results through excellent team development, motivation, mentorship and coaching. Know that communication is a component of being an effective leader. As a leader it is important to hear from the team and be sensitive to their needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Principal Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
8710 Freeport Parkway, Irving Texas 75063
06.2018 - Current
- Increased overall team productivity by implementing efficient strategies and streamlining communication processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-impact projects, such as annual bonus process, LTI, and annual enrollment process. which fosters collaborative work environment.
- Instrumental in implementing process improvements for my team to eliminate human error for certain processes.
- Cultivated strong relationships and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Streamlined internal workflows by automating manual tasks, leading to reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Mentoring and Coaching team members, fostering their professional growth and supporting development of future organizational leaders.
- Mentored newly hired payroll team members and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies promptly, addressing employee concerns and maintaining satisfaction.
- Improved timeliness of payroll processing by implementing new procedures and training team members on best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with internal and external departments to streamline communication regarding payroll processing.
- Supported audit teams during annual reviews by providing requested documentation in a timely manner, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Instrumental in training previous Manager on culture of NGC and statement of work for our team
- Instrumental in assigning team members task to be completed on a weekly basis.
- Attend Management webinars to gain improve my skills of leading a team.
Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
8710 Freeport Parkway, Irving Texas 75063
05.2010 - 06.2018
- Enhanced payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits and ensuring proper documentation of all transactions.
- Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency, by implementing new techniques by suggesting new processes..
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on tax laws.
- Collaborate with the Benefits team to manage employee benefits administration, including enrollment and deductions tracking.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies promptly, addressing employee concerns and maintaining satisfaction.
- Improved the timeliness of payroll processing by implementing new procedures and training team members on best practices.
- Continuously improved knowledge of relevant software applications through participation in training sessions and workshops .
- Served as liaison between the company''s payroll department and external vendors, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of employee information, adhering to company policies and legal requirements for data protection.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Travel to California, New York and Virginia to learn their payroll processing and bringing it back to Irving to train payroll members while the company consolidate payroll to one location.
Payroll Accountant
Northrop Grumman
8710 Freeport Parkway, Irving Texas 75063
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries with 100% accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of payroll accounts
- Researched payroll GL out of balances for payroll accounts.
- Trained new payroll accountants that joined the payroll team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dudley High School
Greensboro NCBachelor of Science - Accounting
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCMBA - Management
Amberton University
Garland, TXSkills
- Relationship building and networking
- Codes of conduct
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Bonding
- Prioritization
- Training and mentoring
- Documentation
- Interpersonal strengths
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Public Speaking
- Goal Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting
- Staff Training
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
Certification
- CPP-Certified Payroll Professional
Timeline
Sr Principal Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
06.2018 - Current
Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
05.2010 - 06.2018
Payroll Accountant
Northrop Grumman
11.2007 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Dudley High School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
North Carolina A & T State University
MBA - Management
Amberton University