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objective

financial control and management professional with expertise in payroll and benefits administration seeking challenging assignment with a progressive organization.

 

career profile

ø  long-term financial control and management experience.

ø  record of promotions to assignment of increasing responsibility and authority.

ø  knowledgeable in all facets of payroll and benefits administration.

ø  adept in financial process improvement.

ø  originate hr employment deductions and wage information.

ø  facilitate employee information/verification.

ø  skilled in management of payroll and timekeeping vendors.

ø  support it department in production of multiple reports.

ø  understanding of accounting policy/procedures and hr documentation.

ø  contribute to achievement of stringent p&l objectives.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  extensive corporate-sponsored professional development.

 

professional experience

dixieline lumber company, san diego, ca                                                                                  1977 c 2009

payroll/benefits manager (2001-2009)

       promoted to coordinate efforts with h/r department, vp and cfo and direct department of two employees. 

       ensured timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls, all year-end w2 activities and monthly payroll accruals and journal entries. 

       reviewed/approved vacation and paid personal time off. 

       originated special reports key to management decision-making. 

       directed efficient processing of h/r, payroll documents including new hire paperwork, fixed and voluntary deductions and wage garnishments/increases. 

       coordinated bargaining unit data with two unions. 

       managed relationships with payroll/timekeeping vendors including conversions, implementations and system updates.

       coordinated all updates with it department as400 hr system.

       performed annual review of employee benefits with hr vp, insurance broker, cfo and insurance vendors.

       authored annual benefits communication/distribution for employee annual enrollments. 

       assumed responsibility for employee service award program.

earlier background

prior to 2001, served dixieline as payroll/benefits coordinator and accounts receivable cashier/processor.  in these assignments, built outstanding payroll, hr, benefits, a/r and invoicing skill sets.

professional development

adp enterprise hrms/payforce, adp reportsmith, adp accruals module, adp general ledger module, strategic hr harassment training, sdea fundamentals of employment record keeping, intermediate microsoft excel and word management training, kronos timekeeping for as400

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a payroll/benefits administration assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include long-term, successful experience in all facets of payroll and benefit administration.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in weekly processing, w2s, payroll accruals, journal entries, hr and coordination with it, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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