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Thao Vo

Poolesville,MD

Summary

Accomplished Payroll Manager with a proven track record at Jewish Social Services Agency, adept in bi-weekly payroll processing and enhancing employee satisfaction through resolving discrepancies efficiently. Expert in data management and HR support, I significantly improved payroll accuracy and compliance, showcasing strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

Jewish Social Services Agency
01.2023 - Current
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
  • Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.
  • Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
  • Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Coordinated with finance to reconcile payroll accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Increased employee satisfaction by resolving payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately.
  • Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
  • Customized payroll reports for management, providing valuable insights into labor costs and financial planning.
  • Collaborated with HR to ensure accurate benefits deductions and avoid discrepancies.
  • Assisted in conducting internal audits for compliance with company guidelines and legal requirements related to payroll and benefits administration.
  • Reconciled monthly benefits invoices, identifying discrepancies and working towards a resolution with vendors.
  • Reconciled HSA, FSA , 401b, 457 and 457F elections against vendor records and reported monthly demographic changes to HR.

Senior Accounting Manager /Payroll Manager

Rodmans
02.2012 - 12.2023

Accounting manager -

Manage and supervise all day-to-day accounting operations - including A/P, A/R and GL, revenue recognition and reporting, review and approve of all A/P and A/R transactions.

Review checks payments, ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.

• Maintains of recurring journal entries and allocations.

• Calculate, process and pay DC and MD taxes to keep operation

compliant with state and federal laws - includes sales and

uses tax, qtr. estimated tax, personal property tax, ball park

tax.

• Regularly produce financial statements, weekly sales and wages reports and P&L statement.

• Oversee daily cash flow, managing cash disbursements and cash receipts

• Monitor and reconcile 10+ Bank accounts, credit card accounts, merchant cards processing, and payroll accounts.

• Evaluate and approve billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.

• Perform year-end closing

• Perform all associated company's annual audits activities • Manage and monitor bank activities.

• Prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll for all 150+ employees for Rodman's locations.

• Oversee the company's 401k plan and all associated annual audits activities

• Handle tax related inquiries from agencies and employees • Handle year-end payroll tax processing.

• Handle all payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and child support orders

• Create reports for all aspects and areas of payroll reporting for all departments.

• Regularly review federal, state and local payroll laws to ensure compliance

• Other duties includes assigning projects, directly staff to ensure accuracy and compliance are maintained and initiating corrective action if needed.

Payroll Specialist/ Staff Accountant

DTM Corporation
01.2005 - 09.2011

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepared and processed the semi-monthly payroll for all 500+ contracted, hourly, collective bargains multi-state employees

• Paid employee according to collective bargains contracts

• Handled pension and 401 (k) plans

• Manually prepared and calculated new week spreadsheets and overtime payroll

• A/P - Entered invoices, processed and printed checks payments • Assisted all associated company annual audit activities

• Performed full-cycle accounting activities • Assisted month-end and year end closing

• Reconciled bank accounts


Education

BBA - Finance

The George Washington University
Washington Dc
05.2002

Skills

Bi-weekly payroll processing

Payroll Processing

Reviewing timesheets

Resolving discrepancies

Payroll Auditing

Data review

Year-end Procedures

Direct Deposit Management

HR Support

Employee benefits administration

Data Management

Reporting expertise

Due diligence

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Jewish Social Services Agency
01.2023 - Current

Senior Accounting Manager /Payroll Manager

Rodmans
02.2012 - 12.2023

Payroll Specialist/ Staff Accountant

DTM Corporation
01.2005 - 09.2011

BBA - Finance

The George Washington University
Thao Vo