Focused and details oriented Payroll Specialist known for handling job tasks with poise. Possess strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Considered dedicated team player, demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency and resolve discrepancies quickly. Looking to take on a new role with a company where attention to detail and all types of personalities will be appreciated.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting and Payroll Specialiste
Les Industries Perfrom Air inc.
Candiac, Quebec
04.2019 - Current
Validating and processing payroll on a weekly basis (unionized and non-unionized employees)
Creating and maintaining employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding wage and hour compliance.
Developing and implementing procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
Performing manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments, or special payments, as required.
Releasing records of employment as needed.
Reconciling and processing monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure the accuracy of information in the payroll system.
Maintaining detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
Preparing reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, pension contributions, and benefits packages.
Generating reports detailing hours worked by department/projects, location, and employee type, as requested by management.
Reconciling payroll accounts and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Coordinating with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
Providing timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks, or other payroll issues.
Managing year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees (T4, T4a, R1, Rl-1 Summary, etc.)
Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
Assisting with auditing processes related to payroll.
Accounting and Payroll Tehchnician
La Maisonnette Sud-Ouest inc. (C.A.D.R.E.)
Montreal, Quebec
05.2017 - 04.2019
Payroll :
Processed payroll information bi-weekly for temporary, hourly and salaried employees using Desjardins EmployeurD payroll system.
Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
Tracked and managed employee leave balances, including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
Updated employee profiles with changes in job titles or salaries as required.
Released statements of employement as required
Utilized payroll software efficiently to process payroll and generate necessary reports.
Provided support during audits conducted by external auditors or government agencies.
Maintained preparation of tax documents such as T-4, Rel-1, Sommaire 1 forms for submission to government agencies.
Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
Accounts Payable and Recievable :
Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
Posted journal entries for approved invoices into the general ledger system.
Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
Prepared monthly statements for customers detailing their account balances.
Coordinated with the sales and customer service departments to resolve billing disputes.
Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Accounting Analyste
Kumtor Gold Company (Centerra Gold Inc. Toronto, ON)
Bishkek,KG, Kyrgyz Rebublic
09.2012 - 08.2016
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to detect discrepancies and irregularities.
Conducted variance analysis on actual results versus budgets and forecasts.
Assisted with month-end closing activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
Analyzed actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Maintained the cost accounting system by recording, classifying, allocating, summarizing and evaluating cost data.
Assisted in budget preparation process by providing historical trends analysis and forecasting future expenses based on past performance.
Calculated overhead rates used for job costing purposes using predetermined methods such as direct labor hours or machine hours.
Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end closing statements and associated reports.
Assisted with external audit requests including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
Education
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) - Payroll
National Payroll Institute
Montreal, QC
04-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Computerized Financial Accounting
Cegep Andre-Laurendeau
Montreal, QC
04-2017
BBA - Banking And Finance
International University of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
06-1999
Skills
Payroll administration and processing
Benefits administration
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
Garnishment processing
Federal and state tax regulations
Report preparation
Analytical skills
Exceptionally organized
Languages
French
Professional
English
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)
Timeline
Accounting and Payroll Specialiste
Les Industries Perfrom Air inc.
04.2019 - Current
Accounting and Payroll Tehchnician
La Maisonnette Sud-Ouest inc. (C.A.D.R.E.)
05.2017 - 04.2019
Accounting Analyste
Kumtor Gold Company (Centerra Gold Inc. Toronto, ON)
09.2012 - 08.2016
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) - Payroll
National Payroll Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Computerized Financial Accounting
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