Amanda Bauman
Sparrows Point
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures. Reliable Senior Payroll Manager with experience in overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a diverse team. Strengths include strong leadership abilities, thorough understanding of payroll systems, and comprehensive knowledge of finance regulations. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency. Made significant impact by resolving payroll issues promptly and maintaining employee satisfaction at previous workplaces.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll and Contract Manager
Johnson Controls Federal Systems
Edgewood
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Managed the renewal process for expiring contracts, including negotiating new terms as needed.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts, reviewed legal documents, and ensured compliance with organizational standards.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by suppliers and vendors for accuracy prior to authorizing payment processing.
- Coordinated with external vendors to obtain quotes and negotiate pricing agreements.
- Analyzed financial data related to contracts to ensure accuracy of payments made and received.
- Maintained accurate records of all contracts in the organization's database system.
- Participated in meetings with senior-level executives regarding strategic initiatives involving contracted services or goods delivery timelines, quantities.
- Evaluated vendor proposals against criteria specified in Request For Proposals.
- Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care.
- Negotiated and reviewed contracts, rates and terms with current facilities and suppliers.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while performing duties as required by law.
- Assisted with the preparation of year-end tax forms such as W2s and 1099s.
- Collaborated with accounting team to ensure proper posting of wages into general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed timekeeping records to calculate employee wages accurately based on hours worked and overtime rules.
- Analyzed discrepancies between the payroll system and financial records to identify potential issues or errors.
Payroll Specialist
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
- Ensured that all necessary taxes were withheld accurately from each employee's paycheck.
- Reconciled monthly benefit statements from vendors to ensure accuracy of information in the payroll system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding wage and hour compliance.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding their paychecks or deductions.
- Reviewed timecards at month end to ensure accuracy before approving payment.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2025
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Payroll administration
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Project management
Timeline
Payroll and Contract Manager
Johnson Controls Federal Systems
01.2019 - 05.2025
Payroll Specialist
Community College of Baltimore County
02.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
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