VALERIE COLTRAIN
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA
Summary
Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive expertise in payroll operations, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership. Seasoned with a broad background in managing multi-state payroll processes, ensuring compliance with local and federal laws. Strengths include deep understanding of payroll systems, accuracy in calculations, and effective problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Payroll Clerk
VSC Fire & Security
Richmond, VA
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Generated certified payroll reports (WH-347), maintaining compliance with federal and state guidelines.
- Calculated fringe benefit payments and contributions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Guaranteed compliance with labor laws, particularly the Davis-Bacon Act and related regulations.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and deductions.
- Reviewed payroll transactions for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Payday LLC
Virginia Beach, USA
01.2001 - 12.2024
- Managed and maintained payroll accounts for clients across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations.
- Performed data entry and calculated regular and overtime hours to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Analyzed payroll discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payments, significantly reducing errors.
- Managed complex payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing audit findings.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior payroll staff, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
- Implemented automated payroll processes, increasing processing speed and reducing manual errors.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and punctuality in all tasks.
- Exhibited strong work ethic and positive attitude while embracing new challenges.
- Maintained meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables and accuracy.
Education
Business Administration -
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.1999
Skills
- Payroll training
- Process Improvement
- Payroll Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Analyzing information
- Year-end processing
- Payroll Auditing
- Time Tracking
- Third Party Sick Pay
- Garnishments
- Tax Liens
- Child support orders
- New Hire Reporting
- Multiple Worksite Reporting
- Customer Service
- Certified payroll reporting
- Employee relations
- Problem solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Nature walks
- Spending time with family
References
- Debbie Floyd - Payday LLC - 757-348-3690
Additional Information - Employment History
- Committed professional with a strong desire to learn quickly, work hard, and maintain punctuality in all tasks.
- Eager to embrace new challenges with a positive attitude, demonstrating strong work ethics and a continuous learning mindset.
- Meticulous and punctual, always striving to improve skills and knowledge through hard work and dedication.
- Dedicated to achieving measurable results through hard work, continuous learning, and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Pays close attention to detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables and maintaining accuracy in all aspects of work.
Timeline
Certified Payroll Clerk
VSC Fire & Security
04.2025 - 08.2025
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Payday LLC
01.2001 - 12.2024
Business Administration -
Princess Anne High School