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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
200 Woodhill Rd
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
Wheaton
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
Wheaton
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