Shana Smothers
Clinton
Summary
Experienced payroll professional with expertise in overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Recognized for exceptional accuracy and efficiency in processing payroll. Skilled collaborator focused on achieving team goals and adapting to evolving workplace needs. Proficient in payroll software utilization and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Staff Accountant
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY
05.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the development and implementation of a user-friendly employee self-service portal for accessing pay stubs, tax forms, and other payroll-related information.
- Managed multiple pay schedules for different employee groups, ensuring accurate and timely payments for all staff members.
- Coordinated with benefits providers to ensure accurate deductions from employee paychecks and remittance of premiums on time.
- Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency by implementing automated systems.
- Increased departmental productivity by training new staff members on all aspects of the payroll process.
- Assisted in audits by providing organized documentation of payroll records, contributing to successful audit outcomes.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Project & Payroll Administrator
MC DEAN BUILDING SOLUTIONS
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using [software] and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
Payroll Manager / General Manager
CLINTON CYCLES & THE CAT CAVE
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information during all stages of the payroll process.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
Temple Hills, MD09-2025
Certified Medical Billing And Coding - Accounting And Finance
UDC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Washington, DC02.2019
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant -
UDC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Washington, DC02-2019
Skills
- Workday System Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Skilled in Slack Collaboration
- Email Management
- Experienced in Zoom Conferencing
- ADP Payroll Processing
- Skilled in Paycom Software
- Paychex Software Utilization
- QuickBooks Financial Management
- Data Analysis in Excel
- Sage Systems Knowledge
- Financial Software Expertise
- OSHA Standards Proficiency
- Skilled in Dynamics GP Implementation
- Operational Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Payroll Staff Accountant
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY
05.2023 - Current
Project & Payroll Administrator
MC DEAN BUILDING SOLUTIONS
02.2021 - 03.2022
Payroll Manager / General Manager
CLINTON CYCLES & THE CAT CAVE
09.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
Certified Medical Billing And Coding - Accounting And Finance
UDC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant -
UDC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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