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United States

Payroll:Administers outsourced payroll in all Global Office locations including the US, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Nepal, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, UAE, Kenya, and Spain.Directs local payroll companies on setting up payroll and benefits programs for Global Office staff in new locations, as needed.Maps and reviews payroll processes with the accounting team to ensure maximum efficiencies and compliance with statutory requirements and audit recommendations. Prepares W-2s, ACA submissions, and other market-specific tax filings and benefits submissions for the US and other GO offices.Benefits: Administers employee benefit programs (e.g., health, dental, vision, saving plans), for the US and other Global Office markets, as well as for Room to Read’s expats.Conducts benefits’ orientation for all new Global Office hires in the US and Global Office markets. • Lead and manage the annual Open Enrollment process.Manages leaves of absence for employees in the US and Global Office locations.Business Insurances (Risk Management):Administers Room to Read’s domestic and global business insurances for the US and other Global Office locations.Tracks and leads the annual renewals of all business insurances.Compliance:Audits invoices related to payroll and benefits and manages all communication with Room to Read’s brokers and vendors.

Oversaw the calculation of wages, overtime and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.Prepared Bi-weekly payroll for specific locations.Recorded and maintained employment and entitlement data entry to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.Processed unemployment claims.Prepared garnishment for payroll deductions.Ensure payment and government reports are accurate.Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly statistical reports.Managed payroll report requests.

Reviewed timesheets to ensure completion and assist employees with questions.Responsible for reviewing new employee set up in ADP Enhanced Time & Attendance timecard system and managed licenses. Reviewed and processed bi-weekly payroll in accordance with payroll calendar deadlines, including making adjustments for deductions, reviewing tax set-up and calculating retroactive payments. Reconciled earnings and benefit deductions on a bi-weekly basis.Set-up new tax jurisdictions with state/local jurisdictions as well as ADP; coordinate tax notice submittals to ADP.Designed and customized ADP reports on both timecard and WFN side as needed by Finance/Budget and Human Resources. Troubleshoot of payroll system and/or timecard errors with ADP as needed.Reviewed bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional report to ensure proper employee tax classifications.Reviewed quarterly W-2 forms preview for salary and tax withholding accuracy.

Greater New York City Area

Advised clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans. Verified attendance, hours worked and posted information into time report system in order to obtain supervisor’s approval. Processed payroll for employees on a biweekly cycle. Compiled employee leave, vacation, etc. time, and payroll data from time sheets and other reports.Prepared, examined, or analyzed accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. Developed implemented, modified, and documented recordkeeping and accounting systems. Coordinated and managed invoice processing, including invoice entry and payment processing, while ensuring proper coding and timely payments.Reviewed accounts payable aging reports with payment requests from vendors and follow-up to ensure timely approval of invoices and payments. Calculated and prepare grant invoices and other financial reports using established procedures. Assisted the finance team with the monitoring and continuing review of internal controls.

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting