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INGRID DECATREL

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with 5 years of experience, effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Operations Senior Analyst

Accenture
Austin, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Reconciling year-end tax documents such as W-2 forms to verify correct reporting of wages and deductions for all employees.
  • Conducting internal audits of payroll records to identify errors and discrepancies, ensuring accurate payments for all employees.
  • Coordinating efforts between HR and IT departments to improve data security measures related to sensitive payroll information, safeguarding employee privacy.
  • Managing complex payroll issues with HR partners, resolving discrepancies promptly to maintain employee satisfaction.
  • Developed comprehensive payroll reports for senior management to support informed decision-making regarding staffing costs.
  • Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on tax laws and filing requirements.
  • Managing payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state-specific tax laws and regulations.
  • Reconciling payroll accounts to verify that net pay figures matched payroll ledger entries
  • Skilled in utilizing Workday for employee data management, payroll processing, and reporting.

Rebates Analyst

Techlink Systems, Contract work ABBOT
Austin, Texas
07.2023 - 12.2023

•Owns rebate and fee administration from point of full execution to expiration – collaborates
with contract authors and sales team, and performs complicated calculations, obtains
appropriate approvals, and ensures timely posting and delivery of payment to customers.
• Processes rebates and fees, coordinating with cross-functional groups to ensure customers are
paid accurately and on-time. Works within audit guidelines for contract approval and contract
creation.
• Builds mathematical models & tools to determine payout amounts and track contract
performance.
• Provides formal and informal written and verbal updates to Customers, Sales, Contract
Operations Management, Accounting, Finance, Commercial Legal and other cross-functional
groups.
• Manages communication and awareness of contractual obligations with all levels of internal
and external customers to include sales reps and hospital representatives.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and primary contact for hospitals, hospital systems and
group purchasing organizations within assigned geography for their rebate and admin fee
related questions.
• Solves complex problems, exercising sound business judgment to make recommendations
based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Provides reports and analysis to department and senior management as requested.
• Follows all management approved processes and procedures; alerts management when
circumstances require deviation to the approved processes and procedures.

Assistant Controller

The Retail Group Inc
Bayamon , Puerto Rico
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 800+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of employee salaries and benefits.
  • Over 2 years of experience using ADP for payroll and human capital management.
  • Managed payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state-specific tax laws and regulations.
  • Handle payroll tax compliance, including calculating and remitting payroll taxes, and reconciling related accounts.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits, providing exceptional customer service.
  • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll data and maintain employee records.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.
  • Analyze cash flow and monitor liquidity, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all bank transactions.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment for banking and cash-related activities.
  • Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns, adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
  • Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with changing tax codes and identify potential tax-saving opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries, ensuring the integrity of financial data.
  • Generate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures, reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment and identify process improvements.
  • Conduct 401(K), worker's compensation and disability audits.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Jr. Accountant

Quality Group
01.2020 - 04.2021

• Assisting in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger.
• Posting journal entries and ensuring accurate coding of transactions.
• Collaborating with senior accountants to review and validate financial data.
• Processing vendor invoices and verifying payment details.
• Monitoring accounts receivable aging and following up on outstanding payments.
• Assisting in preparing customer invoices and tracking receivables.
• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
• Reviewing employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
• Ensuring proper documentation and accurate expense allocation.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Contributing to financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Assisting in processing payroll and ensuring accurate employee compensation.
• Verifying payroll tax calculations and deductions.
• Assisting in the preparation of tax returns, including sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax.
• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and supporting tax audits.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records.
• Supporting audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Working with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) to process transactions and generate reports.

Project Estimator

SRS Inc
08.2018 - 01.2020


• Conducting thorough analysis of project plans, specifications, and relevant documents.
• Collaborating with project managers and architects to gain insights into project requirements.
• Assisting in performing accurate quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment required for construction projects.
• Utilizing construction software and tools to streamline and enhance estimation accuracy.
• Supporting senior estimators in preparing comprehensive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Researching material and labor costs, obtaining quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assisting in the preparation of bid documentation and proposal packages.
• Ensuring all bid documents are organized and submitted within specified deadlines.
• Analyzing cost estimates against historical data and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assisting in developing value engineering alternatives to enhance project efficiency.
• Collaborating with subcontractors to obtain quotes and bids for specific project components.
• Ensuring clear communication and accurate documentation of subcontractor proposals.
• Collaborating with project teams, engineers, and vendors to ensure alignment in estimation processes.
• Assisting in coordinating and conducting pre-bid meetings and site visits

Staff Accountant

Follet Bookstore
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.

Education

BBA - Accounting

St.Thomas University
Miami, Florida
05.2018

Skills

  • Quickbooks
  • ADP, Payroll
  • Workday, Payroll
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Effective Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Journal Updates
  • Regulatory Compliance

Languages

Spanish, English
Native language

Timeline

Payroll Operations Senior Analyst

Accenture
12.2023 - Current

Rebates Analyst

Techlink Systems, Contract work ABBOT
07.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Controller

The Retail Group Inc
04.2021 - 07.2023

Jr. Accountant

Quality Group
01.2020 - 04.2021

Project Estimator

SRS Inc
08.2018 - 01.2020

Staff Accountant

Follet Bookstore
01.2017 - 01.2018

BBA - Accounting

St.Thomas University
INGRID DECATREL