Experience

Heartland Payroll

• United States
• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Payroll Specialist

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  Guide 180+ clients through the payroll process. Heavy customer service position fielding questions on earnings, taxes, deductions and payment methods. Guide 180+ clients through the payroll process. Heavy customer service position fielding questions on earnings, taxes, deductions and payment methods.



Birds Eye

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Payroll Specialist

  • Mar 1998 - Jun 2010

  Guided 8 plant representatives through the payroll process. Reviewed hourly and salaried payrolls for company and government compliance. Produced payroll checks and closed files. Reconciled payroll General Ledger accounts. Responded to and resolved miscellaneous payroll inquiries from managers, government agencies, third parties and team members. Restructured the garnishment procedures reducing costs and time. Facilitated in the implementation and testing of the Lawson Payroll System. Ensured compliance for over 300 garnishment orders in over 10 states. Utilized Lawson Payroll and Kronos Timekeeping systems along with Microsoft Word and Excel. Developed the garnishment section of the procedures manual. Show less



Empire Sign Systems

• Accounting Supervisor

  • Sep 1992 - May 1997

  Responsible for accounts receivable, payable, general ledger, payroll and collections. Supervised two employees including hiring, training and performance evaluation. Compiled both inside and outside reporting including 1099 and W2 forms. Led the company through a sucessful sales tax audit. Was instrumental in the implementation of the Premiere Accounting System. Responsible for accounts receivable, payable, general ledger, payroll and collections. Supervised two employees including hiring, training and performance evaluation. Compiled both inside and outside reporting including 1099 and W2 forms. Led the company through a sucessful sales tax audit. Was instrumental in the implementation of the Premiere Accounting System.



Empire Federal Savings Bank of America

• Compensation Accounting Supervisor

  • Apr 1989 - Sep 1991

  Oversaw the accounting function of payroll for the bank. Supervised two enployees including hiring, training and performance evaluation. Prepared and reviewed payroll reconciliations of general ledger accounts. Reviewed payroll tax reports in five states and responded to all pertinent questions. Handled all inside and outside payroll reporting operations. Oversaw the accounting function of payroll for the bank. Supervised two enployees including hiring, training and performance evaluation. Prepared and reviewed payroll reconciliations of general ledger accounts. Reviewed payroll tax reports in five states and responded to all pertinent questions. Handled all inside and outside payroll reporting operations.