ADP Run, Workforce, Accountant
ABRAHAM BENNY PANDU
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Visakhapatnam
Summary
A Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in end-to-end multi-state payroll and 401k administration for 500+ employees. Expert in system implementations and process automation using ADP, QuickBooks, and Paychex to ensure 100% tax compliance and operational efficiency. Proven leader in audit preparation, complex garnishment processing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive data integrity and high-performance results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Payroll Specialist
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Strategic Payroll Administration: Directed end-to-end payroll operations for 500+ employees, ensuring 100% accuracy in disbursements, tax withholdings, and complex benefit reconciliations (healthcare, retirement, and tax contributions).
- Audit & Compliance Leadership: Acted as the primary liaison for external auditors and internal stakeholders, streamlining audit preparation and documentation to ensure full adherence to employment laws and federal tax codes.
- Process Improvement & Systems Migration: Led the successful implementation of new payroll software, significantly increasing operational efficiency through automated workflows and enhanced reporting transparency.
- Discrepancy Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Proactively investigated payroll variances and employee claims, resolving complex financial discrepancies while maintaining rigorous internal controls.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Upskilled junior staff on payroll best practices and regulatory updates, fostering a culture of professional growth and high-performance standards within the department.
Associate Payroll Specialist
Mueller Dotkonnect
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Accurate Payroll Processing: Executed bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees, including precise calculations for overtime, bonuses, commissions, and manual checks.
- Data & Records Management: Maintained high data integrity by managing new hire onboarding, leave balances (vacation/sick), and garnishment orders (child support, student loans) in the payroll system.
- Compliance & Tax Support: Assisted with year-end W-2 preparation, federal/state tax withholdings, and the submission of regulatory reports to ensure full legal compliance.
- Audit & Reporting Assistance: Provided critical documentation for internal and external audits and generated detailed payroll reports to support department transparency.
- Employee Support: Served as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving discrepancies in paychecks, taxes, and benefits with a focus on confidentiality and customer service.
- Workflow Support: Proactively streamlined data entry methods and collaborated with HR to ensure employee records remained current and accurate.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India 04.2001 -
Diplamo in Mechanical Engginerring - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
Narsipatnam, India 04.2001 -
Skills
TECHNICAL PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE
End-to-End Administration: Full-cycle processing of Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly, and Off-cycle payrolls; expert Year-end W-2 reporting
Multi-State Tax Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax regulations, including multi-state filings and I-9 compliance
Complex Deductions & Benefits: Proficient in 401(k) retirement contributions, wage garnishments, tax withholding orders, and PTO accrual management
Audit & Policy Leadership: Extensive experience in internal/external audit preparation, payroll reviews, and the development of standardized SOPs
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS MASTERY
Payroll Platforms: Advanced proficiency in ADP (all versions), QuickBooks, Paychex, Gusto, Apex HCM, and Paycor
Strategic Reporting: Advanced data entry synchronization and the creation of custom financial/analytical reports for executive review
System Implementation: Proven track record in migrating and automating manual processes to modern payroll software suites
OPERATIONAL STRATEGY & CLIENT SERVICES
Client Relationship Management: Acted as a dedicated subject matter expert (SME) for diverse client portfolios, providing consultative support on payroll best practices
Financial Accuracy: Expert in payroll accounting, variance investigation, and large-scale account reconciliation (benefits, taxes, and retirement)
Interpersonal Leadership: Focused on cross-functional collaboration with HR/Finance, mentorship of junior staff, and high-level employee customer service
Audit Representation: Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure successful compliance outcomes and transparency
Software
Quickbook Desktop and Online
Gusto
Paychex
Apex HCM
Timeline
Senior Payroll Specialist
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
10.2023 - Current
Associate Payroll Specialist
Mueller Dotkonnect
07.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Andhra University
04.2001 -
Diplamo in Mechanical Engginerring - Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic
04.2001 -