Wendy Barrett
Hampstead,MD
Summary
Reliable Payroll Specialist with over 26 years in the Construction and Metal manufacturing business and over 7 years using ADP and Paychex payroll processing. Strong commitment to accuracy in financial data and record keeping. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance with a strong background in technology-related roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Plasma Tech Customs, LLC
Hampstead, MD
01.2008 - Current
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Prepared quarterly financial statements for management review.
- Completed sales tax returns accurately and timely each quarter.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual audits with external auditors.
- Tracked fixed assets purchases and disposals throughout the year.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks and AIA progression billing.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Prepared and processed payroll for up to 5+ employees, including yearly 1099.
Temporary Payroll Administrator
Knorr Brake Company
Westminster, MD
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws related to payroll administration.
- Conducted audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
- Prepared monthly reports on payroll costs for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
- Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 450 employees.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided support to Human Resources regarding new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment documents.
- Responded to questions from employees about their paychecks or deductions via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
- Managed payroll for employees at different locations.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Bookkeeper
AP Land, LLC
Monrovia, MD
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 15+ employees using ADP online.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Bookkeeper
Adventure Park USA, LLC
Monrovia, MD
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 80+ employees using ADP online.
Education
Associate of Arts - General-Accounting & Statistics
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MDSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Onboarding
- Multi-state payroll
- Garnishment processing
- Skilled in ADP and Paychex
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Federal, State and Local tax reporting
Timeline
Temporary Payroll Administrator
Knorr Brake Company
12.2023 - 08.2024
Bookkeeper
AP Land, LLC
10.2020 - 11.2022
Bookkeeper
Adventure Park USA, LLC
10.2020 - 11.2022
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Plasma Tech Customs, LLC
01.2008 - Current
Associate of Arts - General-Accounting & Statistics
Carroll Community College
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