Focused payroll clerk with several years of experience maintaining payroll information with confidentiality and accuracy. Exceptionally-skilled in records-keeping, commissions calculations and balancing payroll.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Trinity Metro
Fort Worth, TX
12.1990 - 08.2024
Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding wage and hour compliance.
Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
Developed and maintained detailed payroll documentation and procedures guides.
Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
Provided training to new payroll department staff on payroll systems and procedures.
Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Trinity Metro
Fort Worth, TX
12.1990 - 08.2024
Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
Provided support during internal and external audits as necessary.
Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Compiled, coded and submitted weekly invoices to accounting for payment.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
Took advantage of discount opportunities by paying vendors within payment terms.
Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
Collaborated with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines.
Monitored accounts to ensure payments were up to date.
Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.