Carol Lopez
San Juan
Summary
Multi-talented payroll analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of payroll processing and accounting and training in A/P. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Payroll Industry.
Skills Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Business Analyst and Finance
SBS Spanish Broadcasting System
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Assisted sales teams in crafting targeted proposals based on client needs assessment, contributing to increased revenue generation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Research and analyze complex issues surrounding payroll, payroll tax and accounting processes and systems.
- Audit and validate quarterly and annual payroll tax returns; federal, state, local and SUI.
- Research and resolve tax discrepancies each pay period, including annual W-2 and FICA analysis.
- Assist PRIDE Management team by responding to inquires about payroll data and procedures.
- Resolves issues related to compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Designs and produces a variety of payroll, salary, and benefit reports for management.
- Reviews reports with requester to ensure specifications and determines specific data, formats and formula requirements to meet business need.
- Ensures consistent payroll practices are used throughout the company to maintain the integrity of the payroll, time collection, and GL systems.
Payroll/Accounting Clerk Assistant
U.S. Department Of Commerce
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, budget tracking, and expense report processing for optimal fiscal management.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Responsibilities and achievements include but are not limited to supporting high volume payroll processing for 950+ employees, weekly, while maintaining efficiency and using problem-solving skills to address and solve employee payment questions and collaborate with other departments.
- Weekly timecard maintenance, union benefit compliance, rate changes, direct deposit, garnishments, and manual paychecks.
- Accurate payroll processing and ensuring that client service representatives utilize appropriate processing procedures and follow compliance regulations and update payroll records as needed.
- Data entry into COINS software and Excel while compiling invoice batches, purchase orders and reviewing vendor statements.
- Produce certified payroll reports weekly and submitted required certified payroll information with Fringe Benefit Statements for each employee through LCP, Elations, and DIR.
- Processed all new hire packets including, but not limited to, legal documentation, W-4, I-9, and direct deposit banking information and onboarding
- Route and handle incoming calls with exceptional customer service.
- Produce weekly overhead reports.
- Sort, organize, and maintain all physical files generated by the payroll team.
- First response triage of worker inquiries, including escalation to payroll analysts when applicable.
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Served as a subject matter expert on payroll and benefits matters, providing valuable insights during internal meetings and policy discussions.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Gathered information about each position and related occupation with employee interviews, field observations, and industry research.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- I prepared and processed the biweekly payroll for more than 200 employees, unionized and non-unionized.
- Gathered, maintained, and interpreting information necessary to input new hires in Paycheck and Charts.
- Processed updates to employee profiles, and monitor/process paid time off.
- Reviewed and adjust timekeeping system to ensure employees is being paid correct.
- Calculated gamishments, bonus, earnings, deductions, vacation time, and benefit time.
- Reconciled Medical, Dental, and Life insurance invoices.
- Troubleshoot and resolved any payroll differences and errors to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted HR and US Employment Census Audits.
- Managed company's retirement plan and budget spreadsheet including salaries, payroll taxes and allowances
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Education
BBA - Business Administration Concentration Organization
University Ana G Mendez
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2021
MBA - Cybersecurity And Information Technology
Atlantis University
Miami FLSkills
- SAP
- Investigative Approach
- Financial Management
- Analytical Skills
- Data and Analytics
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Oracle Business Intelligence
- Project finance
- Time management abilities
- Staff Management
Certification
- Certified Project Management Institute (PMP)
- PMP Number: 3221262
- PMP Original Grant Date: 02 February 2022
- PMP Expiration Date: 01 February 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Payroll Business Analyst and Finance
SBS Spanish Broadcasting System
01.2023 - Current
Payroll/Accounting Clerk Assistant
U.S. Department Of Commerce
06.2019 - 03.2022
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
02.2016 - 11.2019
BBA - Business Administration Concentration Organization
University Ana G Mendez
MBA - Cybersecurity And Information Technology
Atlantis University