Experience

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Sep 2012 - 11 years 4 months

  Tampa, Florida Payroll Tax Specialist - Bloomin’ Brands 2012-Present – Ulti Pro • Reconcile all Federal, State and Local payroll tax payments and returns for over 1,200 locations in 48 States and Puerto Rico for 85,000 employees. • Run Tax Reconciliation Utility weekly, research and make appropriate corrections; Set up new tax locations and resident taxes as applicable by law. • Internal and external customer support including governmental audits. • Excessive research to make sure that we are… Show more Payroll Tax Specialist - Bloomin’ Brands 2012-Present – Ulti Pro • Reconcile all Federal, State and Local payroll tax payments and returns for over 1,200 locations in 48 States and Puerto Rico for 85,000 employees. • Run Tax Reconciliation Utility weekly, research and make appropriate corrections; Set up new tax locations and resident taxes as applicable by law. • Internal and external customer support including governmental audits. • Excessive research to make sure that we are compliant with all laws in all taxing jurisdictions. • Developed and maintain weekly audits for payroll compliance. • Subject matter expert in area of payroll and payroll tax issues which includes continued education with the APA. • Develop payroll processes that include each department’s function that interacts with the payroll process. • Work closely with compensation, legal, and the payroll department for complex transactions. • Manage and produce all W-2C’s. Including making the corrections in the system to comply with all jurisdictional laws. Issued over 145,000 W-2’s in 2014. • Corrected the location tax set ups and incorrect employee transfers from the APD to Ulti Pro conversion. Show less



Nash Finch Company

• United States
• Wholesale
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

  • 2006 - 2012

  Edina, Minnesota Nash Finch Company – 2006 – 2012 Reconcile, prepare and submit all Federal, State and Local payroll tax payments and returns for 18 major food distribution companies located in 33 states. Develop and maintain companywide payroll tax procedures including Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Complete all external reporting according to law. Provide Internal and External customer support of systems, processes and deliverables. Maintain databases and provide weekly and monthly reports to upper… Show more Nash Finch Company – 2006 – 2012 Reconcile, prepare and submit all Federal, State and Local payroll tax payments and returns for 18 major food distribution companies located in 33 states. Develop and maintain companywide payroll tax procedures including Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Complete all external reporting according to law. Provide Internal and External customer support of systems, processes and deliverables. Maintain databases and provide weekly and monthly reports to upper management. Reconcile and audit weekly payroll reports. Process and audit Garnishments and Child Support. Subject matter expert in the area of payroll and payroll tax issues. Show less



U.S. Bank N.A

• United States

• Accountant

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Reconciliation, analysis and reporting of general ledger accounts related to payroll, payroll benefits and payroll taxes. Collected data and calculated all bi-monthly payroll transactions to be allocated and funded appropriately. Audited payroll tax returns to agencies, also monitored and analyzed SUI rates. Designed and implemented the escheatment process for all checks issued from our area. Directed and monitored 20 payroll specialists with difficult transactions.



Select Comfort

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cash Accountant

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Prepared and substantiated all Operating Fund, A/P, and Payroll bank account reconciliations and journal entries for Corporate, Direct and Retail Divisions ensuring all Balance Sheet accounts were properly stated in accordance with GAAP. Developed and maintained cash management reporting and analysis. Directly supervised two accounting clerks as well as coordinated bank activities, workflow and backup procedures within cash management.



Ryan Construction

• United States
• Construction

• Accountant

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Development accountant on all construction projects. Scheduled and recorded sales and closings, along with project summaries. A/R, fixed assets, bank reconciliation and sales tax returns. Produced monthly profit projections, Investment in Development Projects and month end Job Cost Reports.



National Car Rental

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Hired as a bookkeeper and promoted three times to Staff Accountant by 01/92. Reviewed and audited all monthly financial statements prior to publication. Maintained A/R, accruals and amortization of bonds and sundry for 400 cost centers. Managed travel expenses, employee advances and expense accounts for over 200 employees. Coordinated process of gathering receivable data for corporate analysis to determine reserve. Supervised and coached a staff of six.