Experience

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  BOK Financial

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Payroll Tax Accountant

    • May 2006 - Present
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Maintain and reconcile bi-monthly the general ledger for 11 companies for all payroll functionsPartner with compensation department bi-monthly to process equity filesTroubleshoot and answer month-end questions from financial controllers regarding cost center and budgets Review federal and state tax laws to confirm and enforce company complianceComplete payroll processing from start to finish for more than 4800 employeesSupport 4800 employees at all levels including executive leadershipInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlinesCollaborate extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processesThoroughly review financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepanciesPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and local tax returns for the businesses in 25+ statesAssist with tax questions regarding stock options, fringe benefits and supplemental incomeReview employee set-ups for all new hires and company transfers to ensure accurate tax withholdingAssist with the on-boarding process of accounting payroll functions of new acquisition for Bank of OklahomaTrain employees in the payroll department to ensure accuracy on internal accounting softwarePartner with benefits department to setup accounting templates for internal accounting software