Payroll Manager Project Management
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Sr. Payroll Manager-SME-Independent Contractor Intellibridge, Peraton, Intermix, Empower AI, T&L, Arxada LLC SHANITA L. FORD, CPP
Senior Payroll Manager Payroll Director
202-***-**** *********@***.*** Winchester, VA 22601 Results-oriented and highly skilled Senior Payroll Manager with over 20 years of experience in Payroll, HR, and Benefits Management. 33 years of comprehensive experience in government contracting. Expertise in managing large payroll teams, integrating payroll systems, and ensuring compliance with federal and state wage payment and tax laws. Proven track record in strategic planning for pre/post acquisitions and project management. Extensive global payroll experience in regions including India, UK, and Canada. Proficient in Deltek Time & Expense, Costpoint, Workday, ADP, and Smart Compliance. Area of Expertise
Domestic/International Payroll Management HR/Benefits Administration G/L Account Reconciliations Payroll Implementations Strategic Planning & Project Management Federal & State Wage Payment and Tax Compliance Payroll System Integrations Employee Relations & Team Leadership AP/Receivables/Invoicing Professional Experiences
June 2021 – March 2025
Integrated payroll, benefits, and HR systems post-acquisition. Reconciled multiple payrolls, including commission payments. Executed weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls. Developed policies and procedures for employee handbooks and orientations. Directed payroll-related journal entries and audits. Supervised certified payrolls and tax account setups for multiple company codes. Managed payroll timekeeping system and new hire portal. Conducted off-cycle payrolls for special projects. November 2016 – June 2021
Supervised bi-weekly and monthly payrolls.
Audited payroll information and balanced tax filings. Provided payroll and time/expense user support.
Prepared financial and utilization reports.
Managed new hire orientations and benefit setups.
Performed general ledger reconciliations.
April 2016 – August 2016
Managed timesheet and labor for various payroll groups. Prepared allowances and reconciled labor hours.
Administered Deltek Time & Expense system.
Conducted labor hours computation for employees and subcontractors. Analyzed and reconciled CBA and union payments.
January 2012 – January 2016
Reconciled payroll accounts and managed full-cycle payroll. Administered ADP Workforce Now and Deltek systems. Handled multi-state tax filings and international payroll conversions. Managed payroll specialist and prepared data for SCA employees. North America Sr. Payroll Manager CPA Global, Alexandria, VA Payroll Labor Manager - Contractor AECOM, Germantown, MD Payroll Manager/Staff Accountant Imperatis Corporation/NT Concepts, Arlington/Vienna, VA February 2010 – November 2011
Performed payroll duties for domestic and international employees. Managed full-cycle payroll/AP/AR.
Processed multi-state tax withholdings and reconciliations. June 2008 – January 2010
Conducted daily accounting activities and payroll processing. Managed accounts payable, payroll, and billing.
Reconciled month-end accounts and processed journal entries. October 2003 – February 2008
Prepared payroll and reconciled accounts.
Managed AP/AR and bank statements.
March 2000 – October 2003
Audited Deltek Time Collection System and reconciled payroll accounts. Prepared bi-weekly payroll journal entries.
Education, Certification, Skills, and Training
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
APA, Washington, DC, October 2017
High School Diploma
HD Woodson High School, Washington, DC
Technical Skills
Deltek Costpoint Cognos Ceridian ADP Vantage Enterprise ADP Workforce Now Smart Compliance ADP Global View Workday PC Payroll SAP PayChex UltiPro Proficient with OSV and other PEOs Accountant - Contractor Goodman & Company/Kaseman LLC, McLean, VA Accountant/Payroll Manager Innovative Logistics, Inc., McLean, VA Accounting Manager Nations Mortgage, LLC, College Park, MD Payroll Accountant KEI Pearson, Inc. (formerly KEI), Arlington, VA
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