Meaghan Syvrud Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Mukilteo, Wa

Mukilteo, Wa

• Responsible for entering and maintaining employee information in payroll and HRIS databases, including new hires, employee changes, and terminations. • Responsible for accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for 150-175 employees in approximately 20 states using PayNW HCM.• Has prepared and entered monthly and annual payroll and benefit related journal entries into accounting system (task currently delegated to Finance).• Provides support to employees with questions and troubleshoots inquiries.• Registers with appropriate state and local tax agencies across US as needed.• Stays current on and ensures legal compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and payroll laws including FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, EEO, ADA, COBRA, E-Verify, and others.• Files quarterly and/or annual payroll tax returns as needed.• Reviews/audits annual W-2s and ACA Form 1095-Cs for accuracy.• Pays and reconciles monthly benefit invoices against payroll system.• Supports and assists in internal and external audits, including SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST, and 401(k) audits, as well as other compliance requirements, such as EEO-1 reporting.• Facilitates onboarding experience and orientation for new hires. • Administers benefits program and open enrollment. • Manages leave of absence process and administration. • Executes on employee engagement activities to support employees in their development, growth, inclusion, and belonging, with an emphasis on helping build relationships, especially in a remote/hybrid world.• Actively supports company culture, including managing the internal company newsletter.• Provides proofreading/editing expertise and prepares or ghostwrites various written staff communications.• Prepares reports to support managers and executives.

Mukilteo, Wa

• Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for clients in QuickBooks in accordance with established deadlines.• Completed bank statement reconciliations and prepared and posted journal entries.• Processed accounts payable weekly.• Assisted outside auditors by compiling necessary information and reporting.• Processed semi-monthly payroll for company.• Obtained and maintained W-9s for vendors and prepared annual 1099s.• Reconciled credit card statements and transactions.

Mukilteo, Wa

Worked with clients and business partners to answer questions and research and resolve compliance issues. Reviewed and updated forms, documents, and communications to ensure ongoing compliance, readability, and professionalism. Researched, monitored, and documented compliance of ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and other federal and state regulations. Managed BSI's TPA license and business registrations. Assisted in developing and updating required disclosure documents for our company and our clients. Researched and monitored health care reform mandates and regulations. Assisted clients with implementation, communication, and compliance of health care reform mandates as applicable. Assisted in implementing new business by assessing their specific compliance needs, including researching state laws pertinent to new business.

Mukilteo, Wa

Worked with clients and business partners to answer questions and research and resolve COBRA issues. Managed and responded to emails sent to the COBRA Department. Answered multi-line phone and assisted clients/partners with questions. Handled confidential documents and information. Provided COBRA election notices and other required COBRA communications. Processed COBRA/state continuation of coverage changes in our system. Billed participants, reconciled and made premium adjustments to accounts. Worked with insurance carriers to update and resolve eligibility. Supported Department and Compliance Manager to prepare and proofread communications to clients. Actively reviewed processes and procedures for efficiency, accuracy, and areas of improvement.

Seattle, Wa

Determined H&W benefit eligibility for various employee/union groups. Processed benefit enrollments and changes in HRIS. Facilitated annual open enrollment and assisted with plan renewals. Assisted employees by helping them understand their benefits and helped resolve any claim or eligibility issues. Processed insurance vendor invoices. Worked with TPA on providing COBRA and retiree benefits to eligible participants from our former affiliated newspapers. Maintained, audited, and reconciled employee data in HRIS and with carriers. Handled confidential documents and information. Benefit plans included medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, optional life, and long-term disability. Administered COBRA from July 2007 to December 2008.

Seattle, Wa

Prepared enrollment information for newly eligible employees. Processed benefit enrollments and changes, including demographic data. Assisted department in annual open enrollment. Assisted employees in helping them understand their benefits and helped resolve any claim or eligibility issues. Processed some vendor invoices. Maintained and organized employee benefit files.

Seattle, Wa

Served as a liaison between clients (K-12 school districts and Washington Education Association employees) and their life and LTD insurance carriers. Acted as an advocate for my clients; helped them obtain and understand benefits information and policies, determined benefits eligibility, and advised on correct procedures for managing benefits. Assisted clients with filing claims and making changes to their benefits, as well as conducted research as needed. Maintained monthly premium billing and reconciled discrepancies. Prepared Life and LTD proposals. Collaborated with department to write, proofread, and produce renewal reports.

Bothell, Wa

Certificate In Accounting, Intensive Analysis Of Accounting Principles And Practices

Bs, Business Administration With Emphasis In Marketing, Cum Laude