Karen Addison
@karenaddison
Experienced payroll analyst skilled in high-volume multi-state payroll accuracy and process improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a payroll analyst with extensive experience managing high-volume, multi-state payroll operations and resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately. I have consistently maintained exceptional payroll accuracy and implemented process improvements that increased efficiency.
Throughout my career I have managed payroll for thousands of employees, handled garnishments, verified tax and employee information, and reduced data entry errors by introducing improved systems and controls. I have worked in logistics, government, pharmacy solutions, and banking environments, giving me broad sector experience and strong attention to confidential data handling.
I am a dependable team player who values continuous learning, process efficiency, and clear record keeping. I look for opportunities where I can apply my payroll expertise to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contact Representative
IRS
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)
Handled confidential taxpayer inquiries, verified tax forms and identification numbers, and entered tax return information into systems; implemented an employee information system that reduced data entry errors by 15%.
Verification Representative
Stoneriver Pharmacy Solutions
May 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 8 months)
Contacted insured parties to obtain missing information, set up new claims, coordinated financial verifications, and reviewed bills to support claims processing.
Member Service Specialist
Postal Employees Credit Union
Jul 1999 - Jun 2006 (6 years 11 months)
Processed loans and deposits, handled ATM/debit card fraud inquiries, balanced cash drawers, opened accounts, and performed collections and clerical tasks to support branch operations.
Payroll Analyst
Lazer Logistics
Jun 2012 - Present (14 years)
Reviewed timesheets and wage computations, detected and reconciled payroll discrepancies, and maintained employee records; resolved 99% of payroll discrepancies within 24 hours and improved payroll efficiency by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southwest Community College
1994 - 1994
Completed coursework towards an unspecified program at Southwest Community College in 1994.
Central High School
High School Diploma
1992 - 1992
High School Diploma awarded by Central High School in 1992.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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