Kristen George
Brisbane
Summary
Both a Certified Payroll Professional (American Payroll Association) and SHRM (society of human resource management)-Senior Certified Professional. Self-motivated, payroll professional with 12 years of payroll processing and payroll accounting experience. Acknowledged by clients and internal partners for consistently improving and executing efficient, payroll processing within high volume payroll, HR, and accounting departments. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills along with delivering accurate results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle Market Payroll Specialist
Insperity
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Provided ongoing consulting to Insperity clients in federal and state payroll laws, wage and labor laws, FLSA legislation, payroll tax withholding compliance, payroll processing, payroll administration, payroll accounting, and payroll record keeping within Insperity’s Middle Market Division (clients consisting of 500+ worksite employees).
- Client industries advised included companies specializing in technology services, government contracting, oil and gas, as well as medical/healthcare across all 50 US states.
- Audited all client payrolls for accuracy in order to minimise federal and state liability for both the client and Insperity (as co-employer).
- Implemented more efficient payroll processes for clients.
- Managed (as a team lead) two, junior Middle Market Payroll Specialists.
- Assisted clients with any questions/documentation needed for their federal, state, and local payroll tax liabilities
- Provided technical advice and training to internal partners regarding payroll and payroll tax regulations and issues.
- Performed onsite or web training for client partners as needed or as requested.
- Participated in various payroll professional organizations to keep abreast on current payroll tax, processing, management, and administration legislation.
- Provided customer service relating to payroll taxing requirements, recordkeeping, and compliance issues, as well as communicating with various tax authorities to resolve discrepancies and payroll issues.
Senior Payroll Analyst
MultiView
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared and processed semi-monthly payroll for all employees (both exempt and non-exempt) which included reviewing and ensuring accuracy of timesheets, validating new hires, terminations, and other salary changes, processing garnishments and other payroll deductions, as well as maintaining the employee time keeping system within ADP.
- Performed and prepared month-end and year end payroll reconciliations and journal entries for the accounting department.
- Conducted research of complex issues and participating in special projects, as assigned.
- Audited the work being performed by members between the payroll and human resource departments.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any concerns related to payroll processes.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for senior management within the finance and accounting departments to support informed decision-making regarding staffing costs.
- Assisted employees with understanding their paychecks and benefit options during open enrollment periods or upon hire, promoting transparency in compensation practices.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software (such as the Xactly system) and tools, reducing processing time.
- Trained new team members on company-specific payroll procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Payroll Analyst
MultiView
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Processing semi-monthly, multi-state payrolls for all Multiview office locations (Irving, Utah, Washington D.C, and Toronto) in ADP Workforce Now and ADP Canada.
- Calculated monthly incentives, commission draws, sales commissions, and sales bonus payments.
- Completed monthly and semi-monthly payroll reporting and trend analysis.
- Reconciled all payroll banking transactions.
Executive Director
Orlando Music Institute
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Recruiting and managing approximately 150 students (K-12th), in the Central Florida area
- Managing a team of 6, music faculty members as well as staff and parent volunteers
- Managing annual and monthly budgets and all AP, AR, and billing entries
- Grew monthly profit from $10,000 (2013)-$31,000 (2015)
- Reviewing and managing all aspects of the OMI payroll process
- Managing all marketing plans and budgets
- Establishing the Orlando Music Institute Foundation (2013), a not for profit organization to help provide tuition scholarships for students
- Initiating a $5 million, Capital Campaign, within the Central Florida area to raise funds for the OMI Foundation projects such as scholarships and building initiatives.
Education
Master's Degree - MACE, Educational Administration -
Dallas Theological Seminary
01.2011
BM, Piano Performance -
Baylor University
01.2008
Skills
- Advanced Excel Skills, including vlookups, macros, and pivot tables
- HRIS Systems: ADP Workforce Now; ADP Canada; Workday; Workday; PeopleSoft; Xactly Systems
- Accounting software: Microsoft AX, Great Plains
- Intuit and Quickbook Systems
- Competence in GAAP
- Competence in payroll accounting
- Leadership skills
- Public Speaking
Certification
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), American Payroll Association
- Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Society of Human Resource Management
Timeline
Middle Market Payroll Specialist
Insperity
05.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Payroll Analyst
MultiView
09.2018 - 05.2019
Payroll Analyst
MultiView
06.2015 - 09.2018
Executive Director
Orlando Music Institute
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master's Degree - MACE, Educational Administration -
Dallas Theological Seminary
BM, Piano Performance -
Baylor University
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