Senior Payroll Accountant

• Mar 2016 - Present

• Coordinates and directs the payroll accounting activities. • Prepare payroll reconciliations. • Directs and participates in the preparation of bi-weekly, monthly, faculty and student payrolls; batching and processing of payroll source documents; balancing and correcting payroll edits; new employee processing; payroll change form processing; payroll file maintenance; error check processing; exception pay processing; terminations processing; and preparation of payroll reports. • Directs the compiling and computing of statistical and other payroll data. • Coordinates paycheck preparation and distribution procedure. • Directs the preparation of payroll summaries, control figures, tax reports and other various governmental reports. • Investigates and resolves errors in payroll data processing programs. • Fosters and maintains a workable relationship with faculty, staff and students. • Assists in developing payroll policies and procedures. • Resolves claims made by employees regarding payroll computation matters. • Provides assistance to auditor, pertaining to payroll records for year-end audit. • Directs, motivate, and trains staff members. • Performs other duties as delegated Show less

Accounting Manager

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2015

Leveraged QuickBooks expertise to direct all accounting functions for five restaurant franchises with annual revenues ranging from $250M to $500M. Ensured accurate and timely preparation/submission of taxes, including sales and payroll, 1099s, W2s, W3s, FUTA, SUTA, and other documents. Maintained general ledger (GL); organized complex files and records. Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual statements as well as ad hoc reports. Led regular status review meetings. Leveraged QuickBooks expertise to direct all accounting functions for five restaurant franchises with annual revenues ranging from $250M to $500M. Ensured accurate and timely preparation/submission of taxes, including sales and payroll, 1099s, W2s, W3s, FUTA, SUTA, and other documents. Maintained general ledger (GL); organized complex files and records. Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual statements as well as ad hoc reports. Led regular status review meetings.

Staff Accountant

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

Projected and reported monthly and annual receivables for approximately 20 locations. Managed annual budgeting and forecasting activities; analyzed and interpreted financial data. Oversaw GL month-end close and presented results to senior staff. Reviewed balance sheets and income statements. Prepared/reconciled GL entries. Projected and reported monthly and annual receivables for approximately 20 locations. Managed annual budgeting and forecasting activities; analyzed and interpreted financial data. Oversaw GL month-end close and presented results to senior staff. Reviewed balance sheets and income statements. Prepared/reconciled GL entries.

Controller

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

In a senior financial role for an insurance firm, provided oversight for AP/AR, payroll, inter-company reconciliations, asset and liability accounts, and expense control. Managed all general and cost accounting functions, including services costing and real-time data tracking for cash flow and GL maintenance. Coordinated the timely payment of debts and loans; reviewed receipts for expense reports. Monitored compliance with procedures and internal controls. In a senior financial role for an insurance firm, provided oversight for AP/AR, payroll, inter-company reconciliations, asset and liability accounts, and expense control. Managed all general and cost accounting functions, including services costing and real-time data tracking for cash flow and GL maintenance. Coordinated the timely payment of debts and loans; reviewed receipts for expense reports. Monitored compliance with procedures and internal controls.

Financial Analyst/Accountant

• Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

Compiled, evaluated, and presented information to CEO/President of a $100M dry cleaning company. Submitted data on sales, revenue, expenditures, and cash flow; analyzed trends; identified and resolved accounting discrepancies. Partnered with internal/external financial professionals on audits and year-end closings. Assisted with AP/AR, payroll, and banking reconciliations. Compiled, evaluated, and presented information to CEO/President of a $100M dry cleaning company. Submitted data on sales, revenue, expenditures, and cash flow; analyzed trends; identified and resolved accounting discrepancies. Partnered with internal/external financial professionals on audits and year-end closings. Assisted with AP/AR, payroll, and banking reconciliations.

Accountant

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

Worked with internal/external auditors to review hotel client methodologies and complete monthly audits. Managed financial functions with responsibility for budgets, forecasting, payroll, and AP/AR. Prepared balance sheets, P&L statements, and similar documents. Worked with internal/external auditors to review hotel client methodologies and complete monthly audits. Managed financial functions with responsibility for budgets, forecasting, payroll, and AP/AR. Prepared balance sheets, P&L statements, and similar documents.

Business Analyst/ Sr.Accountant

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Financial Analyst/AP Specialist

• May 2007 - Dec 2008

AP Specialist/Bookkeeper

• Aug 2004 - Apr 2007