Experience

Consolidated Aviation Services

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Oversaw analysis to determine best payroll practices and most cost effective payroll solution in order to streamline payroll processes for three companies. Created project plan and timeline. Coordinated with other departments on cost analysis. Conducted vendor review and selection along with project team for time and attendance, tax filing, online pay statements, employee self service. Documented workflow for all entities. * Successfully converted one company payroll from Empower to ADP Workforce Now and a second company from Great Plains to ADP Workforce Now. Automated payroll journal entries and created various reports to enable more accurate reporting. * Automated input of employee changes into current payroll software resulting in reduced errors and increased productivity. Train staff members on improved processes for existing payroll software. * Work on various audits including year end, 401k and workers compensation. Show less



Sony

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • 2006 - 2014



AFFINITY HEALTH PLAN, INC

• Payroll Supervisor

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2013

  Processed biweekly payroll for 800 employees using Kronos Workforce, Kronos Teletime and ADP'sPayExpert. * Created and used ADP Reporting to reconcile hours versus Kronos, resulting in a reduction in payroll errors. Errors were reduced from 2 per pay period to approximately 2 per 6 month period.* Utilized ADP Reporting to prepare management reports, including overtime, FTE, and cost analysis. Also prepared benefit reports for 403b, commuter Section 132 funding and other payroll deduction funding. Managed garnishment process for company. Prepared payroll journal entries and reconciled payroll related general ledger accounts. * Trained, supervised and mentored payroll coordinator. Assisted employees and management with payroll related issues. Worked with internal and external auditors on a regular basis, providing backup and analysis. * Prepared training materials for new hires and conduct regular training on payroll procedures and time punching in Kronos. Updated Kronos timekeeper training manual and regularly train timekeepers, both new and as refresher courses.* Worked with 403b vendor to automate contribution funding process resulting in a reduction of 2 days' time in contributions being funded to individual accounts. * Managed conversion from ADP PCPW to ADP PayExpert. * Managed conversion from Kronos Workforce Timekeeper version 5.2 to version 6.3.* Implemented streamlined procedure for reporting time to temp agencies resulting in quicker turnaround on payment to those agencies. Show less

• Payroll Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2013

  Assisted in processing of biweekly payroll for 675 employees using Kronos Workforce, Kronos Teletime and ADP's PCPW.



Sanford Rose Associates International, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Supervisor

  • Dec 2007 - May 2008

  Processed weekly payroll for 1700+ employees utilizing an in-house system. * Prepared payroll deposits, tax payments, and tax filings for over 65 entities. * Processed garnishments and paid Local 32B-J union benefits. * Acted as liaison with managers, employees and auditors to resolve issues and questions. Processed weekly payroll for 1700+ employees utilizing an in-house system. * Prepared payroll deposits, tax payments, and tax filings for over 65 entities. * Processed garnishments and paid Local 32B-J union benefits. * Acted as liaison with managers, employees and auditors to resolve issues and questions.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payroll Database Administrator

  • Jun 2002 - Nov 2007

  Reviewed Workflow transactions posted in HRIS system for monthly payroll of 6000+ employees. * Acted as department troubleshooter on issues related to Workflow. * Ensured accuracy of monthly payroll processing. * Researched discrepancies utilizing HRIS reports and Brio. * Audited daily activity reports for payroll department. * Wrote reports using Brio for account reconciliations and adhoc reports as needed by internal/external university staff. * Processed stop payments, overpayments and prepared special checks. Prepared and entered pay adjustments. * Prepared monthly payroll journal entries. * Researched and resolved payroll expense allocation issues for research funds. * Resolved employee issues with payroll. Show less



YORK HUNTER GROUP INC

• Payroll Manager/Accountant

  • Apr 1999 - May 2002

  Processed multi-state payroll and job cost payroll for 100+ employees, including 7 unions. * Administered employee benefits (medical, dental, 401k, flex spending, transit program). * General accounting duties included account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and journal entries. * As Payroll Manager for YH, processed multi-state payroll and job cost payroll for 500 employees. Supervised two. Reconciled payroll accounts. Prepared certified payrolls for government contracts. Streamlined company payroll reporting for senior management using ADP ReportSmith. Developed reports that eliminated duplication of effort in job cost and payroll entry using reporting software in Timberline and ADP. Created payroll procedures and training for staff to ensure payroll compliance. Show less