Open To Work
Amy MacDiarmid
Spotsylvania
Summary
Dynamic HR Payroll Specialist with proven expertise at Schiller Enterprises in payroll processing and benefits administration. Adept at ensuring tax compliance and enhancing employee relations through effective communication. Recognized for mitigating financial risks and maintaining meticulous records, leveraging strong organizational skills and payroll software proficiency to drive operational excellence.
Diligent Payroll Accounting with proven track record in managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Successfully streamlined payroll operations, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in payroll software and strong ability to handle confidential information.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Payroll Specialist
Schiller Enterprises
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Processed employee payroll data using advanced payroll software.
- Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies through effective communication and problem-solving.
- Supported the onboarding process by verifying new hire documentation and payroll information.
- Collaborated with HR team to ensure compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
- Administered employee benefit programs, such as retirement plans and health insurance coverage elections, by working in tandem with the benefits administration team to ensure accurate deductions on paychecks.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on legislative changes affecting payroll practices and adjusting policies accordingly.
- Mitigated risk of financial penalties by consistently meeting all deadlines for tax filings and other required documentation submissions related to payroll activities.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
CFO
HAWAIIAN BREEZES
11.2002 - 12.2014
- Managed full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts, enhancing accuracy of financial data.
- Acted as a primary point of contact for banking institutions and credit agencies, maintaining open lines of communication for optimal financial service provision.
- Regularly monitored industry trends and developments to stay current on best practices in accounting administration, ensuring continuous improvement within the organization''s financial operations.
- Managed payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments while adhering to tax regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state and federal tax laws by regularly reviewing legislation updates and adjusting internal processes accordingly.
- Processed bank deposits and reconciled financial statements.
- Handled billing plans and physical contracts with vendors.
- Prepared all documents for taxes.
- Handled payroll duties for [Number] departments.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Accounting Assistant
Schiller Enterprises
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Processed invoices and reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Managed data entry into accounting software, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline bookkeeping procedures and enhance efficiency.
Accounting Assistant Intern
Marino Construction
03.1999 - 06.2001
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Processed invoices and expense reports, maintaining organized records for efficient retrieval and review.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts and coordinating with various departments.
- Utilized accounting software to track transactions, enhancing data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
KELSEY-JENNEY BUSINESS COLLEGE
San Diego, CA01-1999
Skills
- Employee relations
- Payroll processing
- Benefits administration
- Accounting principles
- Time and attendance systems
- Tax compliance
- Payroll software proficiency
- Payroll administration experience
- Time sheet review
- Telephone and email etiquette
- New hire processing
- Financial reports
- Journal entry preparation
- Employee file maintenance
- Record keeping
- Payroll administration
- Spreadsheet creation
- General ledger posting
- Ten-key operator
- Federal and state tax regulations
- New employee processing
- Payroll policies and procedures
- I-9 documentation
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- E-mail and telephone communication
- Data entry
Timeline
HR Payroll Specialist
Schiller Enterprises
06.2019 - 12.2021
CFO
HAWAIIAN BREEZES
11.2002 - 12.2014
Accounting Assistant
Schiller Enterprises
10.2001 - 05.2002
Accounting Assistant Intern
Marino Construction
03.1999 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
KELSEY-JENNEY BUSINESS COLLEGE
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible