571 Oak Avenue

San Bruno, CA 94066

Mobile: 650-296-7329
Home: 650-873-1404
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Qualifications
* Accomplished and seasoned Payroll Manager with solid and
progressive experience in diverse areas of payroll, human
resources, tax accounting, accounts payable and benefits
administration, payroll systems implementation and migration.
* Possess current APA Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
designation.
* Proven success managing payroll for companies with 125 to 10,000+
employees.
* Highly skilled in processing payroll under multiple corporate
entities in all 50 states, Canada, and International with emphasis
in China, Japan, France, Brazil, and Taiwan including union
payroll for 25+ trade and labor unions.
* Submitted all quarterly and annual tax returns for multiple
corporate entities with a combined annual payroll in excess of
$100 million.
* Produced up to 15,000 W-2s annually.
* Adept in managing general ledger activity involving payroll and
accounts payable transactions.
* Skilled in increasing productivity levels as well as streamlining
financial processes.
* Excellent leadership abilities concerning staff supervision and
training and audit preparation.
* I consistently streamlined processes and identified solutions to
generate savings, avoid penalties, and improve audit results with
savings from $50K to $1.9M.
Professional Background
Controller's Group - San Jose, CA - March 2010 to Present
Contract Payroll Manager & Consultant

Gazillion Entertainment, Inc. - San Mateo, CA

Direct all operational matters within the payroll department using ADP
Payexpert. Prepare all Payroll related journal entries and reconcile
payroll balance sheet accounts to the general ledger. Project Manager
for migration of payroll system from Paychex database to ADP Workforce
Now and implementation of ADP Time and Labor application. Prepared and
filed amendments for tax returns, multi-state escheat returns, and
Federal census reports. Upload and audit timecards from automated
timekeeping system.
* Filed amended tax returns for years 2009 through 2010, capturing
the ARRA cobra subsidy credit which provided a cost savings of
$30,000.
* Audit of SUI tax rates resulted in a savings of $17,000 in
overpaid SUI taxes.
 * Reconciliation of Payroll Liability accounts resulted in a savings
of $65,000.00 in overstated PTO and Benefit Costs.
Accountemps, Inc. - San Mateo, CA - January 2010 to February 2010
Payroll Consultant
Performed forensic payroll audit of multi-state tax reporting for
years 2007 to 2010.
BRE Properties, Inc. - San Francisco, CA - February 2006 to October
2009
Payroll Manager
Directed 3 payroll administrators in processing payroll associated
with bi-weekly and multi-state payroll for 850 employees using
Ultipro. Successfully streamlined internal processing eliminating 3
payroll staff positions. Developed ad-hoc reports for payroll and
external departments. Prepared and filed corporate tax returns,
multi-state escheat returns, and Federal census reports. Established
and documented SOX-compliant departmental policies and procedures
associated with payroll processes. Managed general ledger activity
involving payroll transactions. Managed and coordinated annual W-2
processing for 1500+ employees.
* Pioneered the implementation of new HRIS/Payroll and Time Keeping
systems, which eliminated third party processing of payroll
functions producing an annual savings of over $300,000.
* Achieved 100% compliance with no findings or observations during
2008 and 2009 SOX audits.
University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA - September 2005 to
February 2006
Interim Payroll Manager
Provided leadership and direction to all payroll processes and
systems, which enhanced productivity and ensured data integrity.
Handled payroll functions including pay production, tax withholding,
and other deductions from pay. Processed payroll adjustments involving
payments to insurance carriers, retirement systems, and employee
organizations. Performed payroll account reconciliation and tax
reporting functions. Supervised 24 employees in performing at optimal
levels.
* Spearheaded efforts to process payroll and generate paychecks for
over 33,000 employees for a total gross payroll of $800 million.
* Played a key role in monitoring financial transactions and
maintaining compliance with GAAP.
* Participated in operations management, strategic planning, and
budget management for a $1.1 million budget.
* Project manager for implementation of Kronos time keeping
application.
The Picture People - Foster City, CA - May 2002 to April 2005
Payroll Manager
Directed 3 full-time administrators and 1 seasonal administrator in
processing bi-weekly and multi-state payroll for 3500 to 7000
employees using ProBusiness. Reviewed and filed tax returns as well as
multi-state escheat returns. Created multi-company financial and audit
reports. Prepared payroll account reconciliations for the general
ledger.
* Initiated and implemented FSV electronic and paperless payroll
program, which produced over $160,000 in annual savings.
* Filed delinquent local tax returns for years 1996 through 2002,
which provided a cost savings in excess of $50,000.
Financial Contractor - Silicon Valley Region/San Jose, CA - April 2001
to May 2002
Contract Payroll Manager
Managed all aspects of multi state and international payroll functions
for client companies with a staff of up to 8 employees.
* Performed Workers Compensation Premium audit with a cost savings
of $200,000.
* Conducted forensic reconciliation of payroll records to GL
accounts and bank funding with a finding of $750,000 refund of
erroneous withholding payments.
Spectrian Corporation - Sunnyvale, CA - January 2000 to April 2001

Payroll Supervisor
Directed all operational matters within the payroll department using
ProBusiness. Supervised the staff of in performing payroll functions.
Reconciled payroll balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
Handled payroll and benefits reporting for expatriate employees.
Provided high level of support to the accounting firm with the
compilation of financial reports for 3 years, which were submitted to
potential buyers considering the purchase of a subsidiary.
* Managed the employee stock purchase plan and reporting
requirements for 5500 returns for employee 125 cafeteria plans.
* Synchronized the system with international payroll vendors, which
ensured accurate payment and reporting of employee wages, taxes,
and benefits for foreign nationals.
Financial Contractor - Silicon Valley Region/San Jose, CA - April 1999
to January 2000
Contract Payroll Manager
Managed all aspects of multi state Payroll, Benefits and Human
Resources functions for client companies with a staff of up to 4
employees using ProBusiness, ADP, and Deltek systems.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Almeda University, Boise ID
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
American Payroll Association (APA)
Training: Employee Benefits Management and FMLA Regulations;
Professional Management and Leadership Training Course; H&R Block, Tax
Preparation Certification; Professional Development in Accounting &
Business Courses - San Mateo College; Ken Blanchard Situational
Leadership Training.
Affiliations
American Payroll Association, Member in good-standing of San Francisco
APA Chapter.
Technical Skills
ProBusiness, RxR Report Writer, ADP Payexpert, ReportSmith, ADP Time
and Labor exlabor, Ultipro Payroll, Deltek, Timberline, , Equity Edge,
Oracle 10.7 & 11i General Ledger, AS400, ProdPay (Infinium), Cognos
Impromtu, Ceridian, Kronos, MS Office Suite.
Pennie Medlin, CPP