Professional Payroll Accounting Specialist resume highlighting payroll processing, tax compliance, and financial reporting experience. Look for a detail-focused candidate who delivers with experience utilizing accounting software.
Accounting Payroll Specialist Resume Sample:
JANA J. MORA
Los Angeles, CA
(555) 123-4567
linkedin.com/in/janamora
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Detailed Accounting Payroll Professional with significant experience of processing multi-state payroll systems. Well-documented track record of dealing with intricate payroll functions, tax compliance, and resolution of payroll discrepancies. Dedicated to ensuring accuracy coupled with tight deadlines within a pressure-cooker environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Horizon Financial Services | Los Angeles, CA | June 2021 – Present
- Handle bi-weekly payroll processing for 10 multi-state corporations with 2,500+ employees with 99.8% accuracy rate
- Implement all the elements of tax administration such as withholdings, quarterly payments, and reconciliations for different jurisdictions every year
- Handle complex wage garnishment cases in accordance with different states’ laws, adhering to legal standards 100%
- Installed automated validation procedures that lowered manual check time by 35% while enhancing data integrity
- Collaborate with IT department to improve payroll system integration into general ledger, shortening month-end closing by 2 days
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
Pacific Northwest Industries | Seattle, WA | March 2018 – May 2021
- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll processing for more than 850 employees in 4 states within deadline and precision.
- Computed retroactive payments and overtime adjustments based on company procedures and state regulations
- Had complete records of payroll procedures, facilitating the training of new employees
- Performed reconciliations on a monthly basis between general ledger and payroll systems and cleared discrepancies within 24 hours
- Presented and disseminated department managers’ payroll reports, with tailored analysis for budgeting intents
PAYROLL ASSISTANT
Westridge Accounting Firm | Portland, OR | January 2016 – February 2018
- Helped in payroll processing for a number of client firms through ADP and Paychex systems
- Conducted data entry and validation for employee details, history of time, and changes in pay
- Answered general employee questions concerning pay slips and tax withholdings
- Ensured proper electronic and paper filing systems for payroll documents
- Streamlined year-end processing like W-2 preparation and distribution
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Payroll Systems: ADP Workforce Now, Workday, UltiPro, Paychex
Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Oracle Financials, SAP
Productivity Tools: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros), Microsoft Office Suite
Specialty Areas: Multi-state taxation, wage garnishments, retroactive calculations, payroll tax compliance
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
California State University, Los Angeles | 2015
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) | American Payroll Association | 2019
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) | American Payroll Association | 2017
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Advanced Payroll Tax Forum | APA | 2023
Multi-State Payroll Compliance Workshop | 2022
Payroll System Implementation Best Practices | 2021