 Prepared, reviewed, audited and submitted bi-weekly payroll for 2000 employees (6 Business entities) Produced manual checks on demand Transferred 401(k) employee deductions to Principal Financial Ensured proper set up and maintenance of garnishments  Maintained accurate accruals for sick & vacation Posted Payroll uploads into the GL Maintained accurate and current data in the employee payroll system and records Maintained and ensured the accuracy of the Time and Attendance system in ADP Critically reviewed and analyzed current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations Audited W-2s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc. Communicated actively with Campuses, HR and Accounting to review cross-departmental impacts  Managed regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (headcount, gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, payroll accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)  Created payroll reports for management and explained variances in payroll activity  Managed federal work study student compensation report for government reimbursement Provided payroll related data to auditors and tax accountants Assisted in periodic training on payroll policies and procedures and the electronic timekeeping system Reconciled GL accounts pertaining to Payroll  Managed up to three employees Prevented overpayment of thousands of dollars due to system issues Drastically reduced Fed Ex, UPS & courier services (about 60K Annually) Evaluated and reduced OT in payroll department

Sole coordinator of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 1200+ multi-state employeesProduces manual checks on demandGenerates weekly Labor reports for managementProvides payroll reports for Accounting department upon requestResponsible for submitting weekly 401K contributions and loan payments Ensures proper set up of garnishmentsMaintains E-time software and hardwareReconciles 401K, Tax, Garnishment and 941 Tax Statements of Deposits and Filings to the General LedgerDistributes W-2s efficiently

Managed accounts payable for six companiesProduced a more efficient system saving about $20,000+ in late fees Generated approximately 400-600 checks weeklyVerified accuracy on all distributionsMaintained pleasant and professional relationships Researched and maintained integrity of all vendor accountsTrained and led Accounts Payable ClerkFulfilled all company's financial obligations (Month-end/Year-end close, Property taxes, Rents, Franchise Fees, Reimbursements, Union dues, Insurance, DMV Registrations, Garnishments, Credit Union disbursements and all vendor payments) in a timely mannerCross-trained in the Payroll Process

Generated payroll for 700 employeesProduced check requests upon demandHandled insurance applicationsResponsible for proper termination of employees

Modified policies to comply with COA (Council on Accreditation) standardsPerformed data entry of confidential reports; Residential Loan Closer Processed loans daily totaling approximately $3,600,000.00 Performed copying, data entry, accuracy check, printing of documents, organized & arranged document deliveriesProvided exceptional customer service