Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with comprehensive experience in payroll processing, tax compliance, and streamlined payroll procedures. Proven ability to enhance accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations.
Work History
Payroll Specialist
1 Year
Azuria Water Solutions, LLC | 04.2025 - 04.2026
Complete and submit weekly certified payroll documentation showing employee names, correct job classifications, hours worked, gross/net pay, and deductions.
Ensure all workers on public works or federally funded contracts receive proper prevailing wages and fringe benefits pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act and related labor laws.
Collect, review, and verify certified payroll records from all project subcontractors for accuracy before final submission.
Sign and execute the official compliance attestation certifying that payroll data is accurate and lawful.
Maintain meticulous historical logs and documentation to support federal, state, or internal labor compliance audits.
Accounting and Payroll Manager
23 Years 10 Months
AM-Liner East, Inc. | 05.2001 - 03.2025
Managed payroll processing and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Developed and implemented streamlined payroll procedures to enhance efficiency.
Oversaw monthly financial reporting and reconciled accounts to maintain accuracy.
Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries regarding benefits and deductions.
Trained staff on accounting software, improving overall team competency and productivity.
Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payments to vendors and accurate recording of transactions.
Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create an accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
Reviewed time records for 100 employees to verify the accuracy of information.
Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
Reduced payroll errors by implementing a robust system to ensure accurate salary calculations and timely disbursements.
Optimized the payroll process by automating routine tasks such as data entry, reducing the risk of human error while increasing productivity levels.
Established effective communication channels between finance departments to streamline information sharing and improve overall operational efficiency.
Boosted accounting team productivity by leveraging technology to automate repetitive tasks, allowing more time for strategic analysis and decision-making.
Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software and tools, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced processing time.
Trained and mentored junior accounting staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering professional development within the team.
Education
Certifield Plan Sponsor Professional - Retirement Benifts
Plan Sponsor Council of America | Arlington, VA | 05-2020
Skills
Payroll management
Payroll compliance
Timesheet review
Payroll reporting
Payroll compliance
Employee record management
Deductions documentation
Timesheet review
New hire processing
Employee file maintenance
Accounts payable
Payroll reconciliation management
Payroll compliance procedures
Garnishment administration
Wage garnishment processing
Accomplishments
Consistently received positive performance reviews.
Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Azuria Water Solutions, LLC
04.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Accounting and Payroll Manager
AM-Liner East, Inc.
05.2001 - 03.2025Read More
Plan Sponsor Council of America
Certifield Plan Sponsor Professional from Retirement Benifts