Alma Barkle
Jamul
Summary
Efficient Payroll Specialist known for productivity and completing tasks with precision. Specialize in payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy in every aspect of payroll management. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, effectively managing multiple deadlines and collaborating with team members for smooth payroll operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
San Diego Regional Center
San Diego
07.2018 - Current
- Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing efficiency in bi-weekly payroll cycles.
- Coordinated with HR to ensure timely updates of employee data and benefits.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Resolved employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, fostering positive workplace relations.
- Implemented electronic timekeeping system, improving accuracy of time tracking and reporting.
- Collaborated with finance to reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information in compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed payroll reports for accuracy before distribution to appropriate stakeholders.
- Assisted in year-end payroll processing, ensuring timely delivery of W-2 forms.
- Monitored changes in tax laws to ensure compliance and accurate payroll deductions.
- Processed payroll for over 1000 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Extracted information from payroll system and generated reports for various departments and vendors.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
- Oversaw payroll processing to comply with tax laws and court-ordered wage assignments and garnishments.
- Ensured that all necessary taxes were withheld accurately from each employee's paycheck.
- Prepared quarterly reports for government agencies such as 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
- Processed garnishments, child supports, and levies in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
- Issued employees' paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions electronically.
- Processed and monitored sick pay, vacation pay, and other leave entitlements accurately.
- Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04-2016
Associate of Science - Bookkeeping
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA09-2004
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance
- Timekeeping systems
- Payroll auditing
- Data reporting
- Employee relations
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Employee of Distinction 2020
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
San Diego Regional Center
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Bookkeeping
Grossmont College