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Department Management Process Improvements Taxation

Regulatory Compliance Report Preparation Reconciliations

         Possess significant payroll experience and demonstrated strengths in benefits administration, taxes, general ledger, journal entries, project coordination, audits, deductions, bonuses, and disability pay.

         Proven capabilities in establishing, implementing, and maintaining systems, procedures, and controls to optimize information flow and centralize payroll operations.

         Adept at staff training and fostering an environment of accountability and continuous quality improvement.

         Bilingual (English & Chinese); able to work productively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

         Proficient in creating spreadsheets and databases to precisely organize and process complex data; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Premier Healthcare Services, Los Angeles, CA, 2015 to Present

Payroll Manager

         Control weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for 5,000+ employees spanning multiple payroll systems, five FEINs (Federal Employer Identification Numbers) in 20 states, 25 local offices, and 4,000+ independent contractors (forms 1099).

         Complete business registrations for new jurisdictions and systematically review payroll tax returns prepared by payroll vendors to ensure 100% accuracy.

         Generate labor costs flux analyses and other pertinent reports to aid management in critical decision-making activities.

         Mastered all functions within payroll department in two weeks to rapidly increase accuracy and efficiency, resulting in formal recognition from senior leadership.

         Played a pivotal role in orchestrating seamless implementation of Workday software.

IPC Healthcare Inc North Hollywood, CA, 2007 to 2015

Sr. Payroll Supervisor

         Supervised team of three in preparation of bi-weekly payroll for 3,000+ employees via ADP Enterprise (40 FEINs across 30+ states).

         Registered new entities and jurisdictions, researched and set up tax requirements in ADP, and processed tax adjustments for employees transferred to different departments, entities, or other jurisdictions.

         Reviewed data impacting payroll/vacation accruals, performed tax reconciliations, prepared payroll journal entries, and reliably ensured accuracy of payroll GL.

         Compiled monthly census, Workers Comp audits, Worksite Reports, third-party sick pays, year-end forms, W-2Cs, and tax amendment filings.

         Personally handled unique tax returns not processed in ADP (e.g. Nevada MBT, Delaware ETF, OH Workers' Comp payroll reports, and New York SDI payroll reports).

         Identified and resolved tax issues with agencies including obtaining refunds or abating penalties to save company thousands of dollars.

         Streamlined payroll procedures and slashed department overtime to control labor expenses.

         Guided conversion from Ceridian to ADP by defining requirements for multi-state payroll, mapping data fields between databases, conducting parallel testing, and creating structure groups in ADP TimeSaver.

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California National Bank, Los Angeles, CA, 2003 to 2007

Payroll Administrator

         Helmed bi-weekly payroll processing for 800+ employees by efficiently coordinating time sheets and commissions, calculating STD (short-term disability) payments, setting up in-house garnishments, and processing sick/vacation accruals.

         Meticulously audited, updated, and maintained payroll/personnel data and files, oversaw year-end processing, and played an integral role in driving continuous improvement throughout department.

         Received multiple Champ awards from C-level management as a result of outstanding contributions including significantly streamlining payroll operations.

         Leveraged advanced payroll expertise to assemble procedural manual for department, resolve recurring errors, and bolster accuracy resulting in department earning highest rating during internal audits.

Golden West Foods Corp., dba Denny s Restaurant, Sherman Oaks, CA, 2001 to 2003

Payroll Manager

         Spearheaded multi-state, multi-location, bi-weekly payroll for three entities comprising 500+ employees.

         Reviewed, validated, and processed pay increases and bonuses, and proficiently reconciled payroll-related G/L accounts, year-end closing, and bank reconciliations.

         Applied payroll adjustments and deductions such as garnishments, insurance, uniforms, and tips allocation.

         Joined forces with Human Resources to process new hires, terminations, benefits, garnishments, unemployment claims, Workers Comp, FMLA, and COBRA payments.

         Championed two payroll system conversions with zero impact to staff paychecks or direct deposits.

Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA, 2000 to 2001

Staff Accountant

         Processed bi-weekly payroll for 1,200+ personnel including 12-hour shift calculations, on-call pay, bonuses, overtime, shift differentials, STD payments, journal entries, and sick pay/vacation accruals.

         Verified and promptly updated payroll data by inputting changes to pay rate and employee status.

J. T. McKinney Company, Inc., Pico Rivera, CA, 1998 to 2000

Accounts Payable

         Performed full-cycle A/P processing encompassing matching, coding, and batching of invoices.

Cornet Stores, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 1995 to 1998

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

         Governed weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 400+ employees including manual preparation of federal 940/941 forms, multi-state payroll tax filings, and W-2s.

         Methodically audited and entered timecards, garnishments and benefits, managed journal entries and bank reconciliations, and partnered with CFO to ensure efficiency and integrity of month-/year-end closings.

Certified Payroll Professional

BS, Business Administration, California State University of LA

Associate of Arts, Pasadena City College

ADP Enterprise V, ADP Reporting, TimeSaver, ADP PCPW & Report Smith, ADP GL database, ADP AdjustMate, Paychex Preview, Payroll Centric, Apex, HRO, TLO, Workday, Ceridian, Crystal Reports, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel [pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SumIf], Outlook), Solomon

American Payroll Association

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[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

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Dear Hiring Manager:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the payroll management opportunity that is currently available with (INSERT TARGET COMPANY). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I bring to you a seasoned background in all aspects of payroll management, strong talents in regulatory compliance, and excellent skills in benefits administration, department management, and coordinating high-impact payroll system improvements and software conversions. My meticulous attention to accuracy as well as outstanding analytical and reporting skills would enable me to effectively transition into your organization and garner immediate results. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary expertise in staff leadership, multi-state payroll, and ensuring constant adherence to payroll tax requirements, policies, and procedures.

If invited for an interview, you will find me to be a dedicated professional committed to supporting your company in achieving its objectives through an excellent blend of administrative, financial, and managerial skills. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this position, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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