Keona Spuril

600 Kenilworth Ter, NE, Apt 512

Washington, DC 20019

(202) 790-0748

payroll PROFESSIONAL, with 10+ years of extensive experience performing full cycled payroll processes for Government, private sector and nonprofits. Looking for a position as a Payroll Professional where my skills in payroll management will be used and where there is an opportunity to grow within the company to maximize my payroll experience.

KEY SKILLS

·       In depth experience of ADP, Ceridian, Great Plains

·       Payroll Management/Problem solver and resourceful

·       Handle confidential information with tact and diplomacy.

·       Accurate, thorough and precise attention to details.

·       Journal Entries & General Ledger

·       Teambuilding & Staff Supervision/Management

·       Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions

·       Records Organization & Management

·       Accounts Receivable Processes & Management

·       Vendor Negotiations & Management

·       Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

·       Self-motivated with can do attitude.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

University of District of Columbia

 Payroll Specialist                                                                     01/2023 - Present

• Certify the biweekly and semi-monthly payroll groups for processing using PeopleSoft payroll system.
• Calculate retro, bonuses, awards and incentives for the University Faculty.
• Assist employees with set up of PeopleSoft Self Service
• Complete verification requests for Faculty and staff.
• Responds to external agencies for pay data info.  I.E.: Unemployment Insurance, Garnishment agencies, etc.
• Performs analysis providing accurate leave, retirement and benefits Compensation Data using GRB system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Office of Pay and Retirement Services)

 Payroll Technician                                                                  08/2016 – 09/2022

• Received and analyzed all court orders, levies, or writ of attachments issued to garnish or levy DC employee’s wages.
• Processed all third-party payments in SOAR; Generate payroll reports using PeopleSoft Payroll System.
• Processed the pre-certification of the payrolls to identify any correctible errors prior to final confirmation for all pay groups.
• Maintained a detailed log of all garnishments; W2 duplicate requests.
• Logged all Payroll Reports and processed garnishments in the Kwik Tag system.
• Responded to external agencies for pay data info.  I.E.: Unemployment Insurance, Garnishment agencies, Child Support etc.
• Order office supplies for all staff.

Walton and Green Associates for (Office of Risk Management)

 Accounting Clerk II                                                                 08/2015 – 08/2016

• Created/reconciled benefits reports for each pay period.
• Ensured that deductions are accurately calculated.
• Sent all reconciled reports to Department of Human Resources (DCHR) to create 2812 invoice forms for each provider.
• Received completed 2812 for final review to make sure all data matches before creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each provider and submit MOU’s and 2812’s to the PSWCP manager for review.
• Submitted package to agency Director for signature.
• Provided customer service addressing any questions or concerns regarding benefits.

Midtown Group Temporary for (LaClinica Del Pueblo)

Accounting Associate                                                              01/2015- 4/2015

• Processed semimonthly payrolls using Paychex payroll systems for 100 employees.
• Updated demographic information and processed direct deposits and benefit deductions.
• Reconciled billings for all deductions before processing payments.
• Coded and enter all invoices for payment using web invoicing.
• Process payroll journal entries and updated payroll allocations on a semimonthly basis to ensure grants were being charged correctly.
• Process 2014 1099’s for all contractors and vendors that required one.
• Entered all approve invoices and cut checks or process EFT’s according to vendor requirements.
• Reconcile American express and visa cards, coded to the appropriate departments for payments.
• Handle all inquiries from Vendors, employees and contractors regarding payment status.
• Ordered office supplies for all staff.

Roth Staffing Temporary for (Green Peace)

Payroll Specialist                                                                      01/2014-03/2014

• Processed multi-state payroll via ADP via Workforce Now in accordance with the state and federal laws and in accordance with company pay regulations bi-weekly for 500 employees.
• Administered wage garnishment requests and remitted payments
• Responded to external agencies for pay data info.  I.E.: Unemployment Insurance, Garnishment agencies, etc.
• Managed the federal and state payroll tax reporting for 8 states, including quarterly and year-end returns

MV Transportation Inc. Contracted for (Metro Access)

Payroll Specialist                                                                     10/2010-07/2013

• Processed payroll via Ceridian in accordance with the state and federal laws and in accordance with company pay regulations bi-weekly for 500 employees.
• Verified new hire paperwork complies with requirements and entered into Ceridian.
• Prepared and transmitted direct deposit files by deadlines.
• Practiced timely and accurate preparation of all payroll operations while working closely with Human Resources department to ensure that payroll actions was in conformance with employment benefits practices and accounting procedures.
• Ensured proper employee contribution deductions were in place for medical, dental insurance, 401k, flex spending, transit and parking reimbursements.

Contract Accounting Positions (Staffing Agency)

• Laurel Regional Hospital Payroll Specialist             02/2010-05/2010
• US Action Accounting Associate                                08/2008-09/2008
• AFL-CIO Payroll Admin/Accountant                       01/2008-02/2008

Control Risks GS                                                                     

Billing Specialist                                                                      04/2007-06/2007

• Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.
• Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other departments.
• Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
• Maintained adherence to corporate accounting standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records were in accordance with company policies and regulations.

JDA Software

Billing Specialist                                                                      11/2006-03/2007

• Assumed expanded responsibilities (concurrent with A/P duties) as the organization’s interim payroll administrator filling in during vacations and maternity leave.
• Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.
• Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers.
• Rebuilt trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing damaged relationships by ensuring timely, correct payments for all goods/services received.

Goodwill

Payroll Specialist                                                                     08/2005-11/2006

• Administered wage garnishment requests and remitted payments.
• Managed all payroll general ledger accounts, to include account reconciliations and monthly accruals.
• Interfaced routinely with Human Resources on employee benefits issues (deductions, workers compensation, vacation, retirement payments, 401 (k) plan, COBRA, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Responsibly verified timecard completion, insured all approval signatures were in place and provided resolution for any discrepancies.
• Prepared, reviewed and transmitted federal, state and related filings by due dates.
• Updated employee changes in salary, status and billing information, etc.
• Provided favorable input in the development and monitoring of payroll accounting internal controls and procedures.
• Prepared payroll-related broadcast communications for distribution to all employees.
• Maintained accurate payment and reporting of federal, state & related payroll taxes.
• Compiled and filed required reports for year-end close, year-end reporting and processing of W-2’s.
• Developed and presented payroll-related presentations to upper management.
• Completed special projects accurately and within the allocated timeframe.

Ashley Stewart/Lane Bryant

Assistant Manager                                                                    10/2001-12/2003

• Oversaw the hiring, termination, scheduling and tasking for all sales associates.
• Trained all new sales associates for sales, returns and exchange transactions.
• Managed and approved timecards for payroll processing.
• Effectively worked out scheduling conflicts with urgency to ensure adequate daily coverage.
• Prepared merchandise for the selling floor and transferred merchandise to other stores as needed.
• Worked quarterly with store and regional managers to improve customer service, sales and improve internal controls for loss preventive practices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment in a time efficient manner and is well organized.
• Focused and able to meet deadlines.

Central Parking

Payroll Manager                                                                        08/1997-05/2001

• Process bi-weekly payroll of 1022 employees including retro payments and bonuses.
• Reconcile union deductions and payments to vendor prior to submission.
• Attend weekly management meeting and create reports for Regional manager.
• Address is concerns regarding missing hours and pay to the employees.
• Supervise the Payroll Assistant
• Audit the payroll files and verify the reports are up to date with the requirements with the law.
• Stamp and Code all utilities payment in the A/P system and address any questions or concerns from the vendor regarding payment.

EDUCATION

Suitland High School – Suitland, MD

Strayer College, Washington D.C.; 45 Credits towards BS in Accounting/Computer Information Systems, Certificate

Prince George’s County Community College; 18 Credit hours towards BS in Business Management

Prince Georges’s County Community College; Theories of Payroll Practices and Management, Certificate

TRAINING: Ceridian Certificate (2006)

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Operating Systems:      MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Payroll:                        People Soft l ADP l Ceridian l Great Plains l Deltek l QuickBooks l Lawson

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