Payroll Accountant Resume Example

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Viktor Richter

Address: 2253 Scheuvront Drive, 80221, Pennsylvania, PA, United States

Email address: viktorrichter@gmail.com

Phone number: 720-319-1018

Profile

Self-driven and knowledgeable Payroll Accountant with an extensive experience in performing any payroll operations, conducting data analysis and payroll reports, and maintaining accounting/financial records. The Employee of the Month Award winner with strong attention to accuracy, well-developed analytical skills, and significant ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Work experience

06/2016 - 04/2019, Payroll Accountant, Jenson Fisher, Ltd., Pennsylvania, PA, United States

Monitored and processed all aspects of payroll for more than 70 employees, ensuring that all policies and procedures were fully followed.
Calculated salaries and rate changes, reviewed employee benefit deductions, and prepared payroll tax.
Conducted payroll reports, analyzed data, maintained and examined accounting records, and assisted in tax management.
Developed and implemented new processes and procedures in order to reduce processing time and increase efficiency and accuracy.
Significantly reduced funds discrepancies by 40% within 3 years.
Awarded Employee of the Month twice for performing great work.

Education

09/2012 - 05/2016, Accounting & Finance, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, PA, United States

GPA: 3.98 (Top 10% of the Program)

Clubs and Societies: Economics Society, FinTech Society, Volleyball Club

09/2008 - 05/2012, High School, Christian International School of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Graduated with Distinction (Grade 1 - A/excellent equivalent in all 4 subjects)

Skills

Languages

Czech

English

Slovak

German

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

KashFlow Payroll, Sage Payroll

BrightPay, FreeAgent

HMRC PAYE

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work under Pressure

Accuracy

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Good Team Player

Time Management

Volunteering

09/2010 - 05/2012, Class President, Christian International School of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Certificates

02/2019, Certified Payroll Manager, Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

10/2016, Driving Licence, Driving School

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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