ADRIENNE WRIGHT
Summary
Over 20 years' experience overseeing and managing end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. multi-state payroll and some international payroll processes. Extensive knowledge of payroll best practices, guidelines, and compliance, including multi-jurisdictional tax management. In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance with federal, state, and local laws and tax administration regulations. Demonstrated experience in responding and resolving employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll and equity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Electric Hydrogen Co.
07.2022 - Current
- Manage payroll, payroll tax and employee benefit operations for this clean energy startup company
- Responsible for the development and implementation of payroll operations and policies to ensure that the company is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
- Manage all payroll tax accounts for multiple states and localities, including registering for new tax accounts, and processing/reconciling quarterly filings and W-2s
- Successfully developed and executed change management plan to change pay frequency from semi-monthly paying current to bi-weekly paying in arrears for all non-exempt employees
- Responsible for continuous process improvement working with both the People and Finance Teams
- Conduct training for all employees and managers on processes related to payroll, timeclock entry and benefit enrollment.
Payroll Manager
Evergent Group (Contractor)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily payroll processing for three employment agencies under the Evergent Group: Amerit Consulting, Suna Solutions and Zempleo
- Processed and uploaded payroll and benefit ACH files daily, to Wells Fargo
- Performed various payroll reconciliations and audits to ensure benefits, 401K, garnishments and tax deductions are being processed correctly and in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
- Reconciled and assisted with billing discrepancies.
Payroll Manager/Cash Administrator
KIVA Confections
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed and maintained complex bi-weekly payroll transactions and processing for KIVA's multi-corporate entity structure via Paylocity
- Prepared and posted payroll and employee benefit journal entries to General Ledger
- Responsible for maintaining employee records including benefit accruals, garnishments, commissions and worker compensation insurance
- Counted, reconciled and posted daily vendor cash deposits via Encompass Integrated Financials.
Payroll Manager
Solar Mosaic
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed, coached and developed payroll personnel providing guidance on prioritizing and performance
- Oversaw complex semi-monthly, multi-jurisdictional payroll processing via ADP for approximately 300 employees
- Acted as Project Manager on ADP Implementation from TriNet
- Configured and maintained ADP GL Interface
- Implemented SAP Concur Travel & Expense and was involved in creating travel and expense policy
- Uploaded accounting journal entries to Oracle, recording all payroll and travel and expense transactions
- Responsible for administering benefits, including FSA, HSA, Commuter, 401(k), etc
- Apply and maintain all state, local and district payroll tax accounts
- Manage all payroll banking related items, which include reconciliation, ADP wire transfers and manual check stock orders.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Land Home Financial Services
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Processed payroll semi-monthly for approximately 1,500 employees via ADP in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as company pay regulations
- Managed and administered various aspects of HRIS/Payroll System including but not limited to; new hire data entry, employee changes, access/password management, timecard management, time off reconciliation, and benefit enrollments
- Managed all payroll tax accounts for multiple states and localities, including registering for new tax accounts, and processing quarterly filings
- Processed wage garnishments, tax liens, child support orders, disability and unemployment claims
- Reviewed employment contracts and setup commission earning structures in ADP
- Setup and submitted filings for Workers Comp and Disability plans in monopolistic states
- Responsible for payroll accounting duties such as journal entries, account reconciliation, and general ledger support.
Account Protection Specialist/Fraud Analyst
American Express
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Investigated identity theft fraud cases ensuring protection of genuine card holders and new credit application accounts
- Delivered analytical thinking and strong attention to detail with a commitment of accuracy to ensure the protection of Amex cardholders, while empathizing and educating potential fraud victims.
Payroll Resolution Supervisor
Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services
01.2007 - 09.2012
- Responsible for handing high volume, Wells Fargo Business customer, calls resolving complex payroll problems such as auditing, reconciling and resolving conflicting company and customer policies and procedures, while adhering to local, state and federal labor laws
- Resoled customer billing inquires and adjustments.
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Wright Business Associates, Inc.
06.2001 - 01.2007
- Maintained the general ledger for approximately six small businesses, recoding daily financial transactions, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, payroll taxes and account reconciliation.
Education
Certified Payroll Professional Paytrain Course
PayrollOrg (American Payroll Association)
Microsoft Excel 3-part Course -
Opportunity Junction
2018
Fundamentals of Payroll Certification -
American Payroll Association
2011
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA2001
Skills
- Adept in ADP WorkforceNow, Rippling, Paylocity and other HRIS systems
- Employee Benefit Administration
- Bookkeeping/Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Experienced in SAP Concur Travel & Expense
- Regulatory Compliance and Employment Law
- Third Party Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Labor Laws Knowledge
- Payroll Management
Timeline
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Electric Hydrogen Co.
07.2022 - Current
Payroll Manager
Evergent Group (Contractor)
09.2021 - 02.2022
Payroll Manager/Cash Administrator
KIVA Confections
10.2019 - 02.2020
Payroll Manager
Solar Mosaic
10.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Payroll Specialist
Land Home Financial Services
09.2016 - 10.2017
Account Protection Specialist/Fraud Analyst
American Express
06.2013 - 04.2015
Payroll Resolution Supervisor
Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services
01.2007 - 09.2012
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Wright Business Associates, Inc.
06.2001 - 01.2007
Certified Payroll Professional Paytrain Course
PayrollOrg (American Payroll Association)
Microsoft Excel 3-part Course -
Opportunity Junction
Fundamentals of Payroll Certification -
American Payroll Association
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
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