Matthew Gordon
@matthewgordon
Payroll professional with several years of experience in payroll processing, tax compliance, and garnishments.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated payroll professional with four years of hands-on experience processing payrolls across small and large organizations, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. I have managed multi-state payrolls, handled sensitive employee information, and supported year-end tax reconciliation for large employee populations.
My strengths include resolving payroll discrepancies, processing garnishment orders, and maintaining high client service standards — demonstrated by a 12% improvement in client resolution satisfaction and a client ticket completion rate above 90%. I am proficient with ADP (Vantage, Workforce Now), Paychex, Lawson, and Microsoft Office.
I seek a dynamic, challenging role where I can apply my compliance knowledge, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to improve payroll operations and client satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Resolved payroll discrepancies in a timely manner with excellent customer service skills.
• Audited and processed employee time sheets, maintained payroll records, and responded to inquiries.
• Handled sensitive employee information in accordance with privacy regulations.
• Improved client resolution satisfaction rate by 12% by providing excellent customer service and
effective solutions.
Payroll Tax and Garnishment Specialist
Dollar General Corp.
Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years)
• Processed garnishment orders with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring compliance with all applicable
laws.
• Performed detailed calculations to ensure that correct amounts were withheld according to state and
federal regulations.
• Researched discrepancies in payroll deductions and took corrective action as needed.
• Assisted in year-end reconciliation for payroll taxes for 150K retail employees
Payroll Specialist
Paychex Inc.
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
• Maintained a list of 400 multi-state clients of varying sizes.
• Demonstrated a high level of accuracy and timeliness when processing payrolls.
• Processed payrolls with differing frequencies including weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly,
quarterly, and yearly.
• Maintained a client service ticket completion rate of above 90%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Austin Peay State University
Master of Arts, Communications
2018 - 2020
Earned a Master of Arts in Communications from Austin Peay State University, emphasizing communication strategies and media studies.
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts
2015 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at Austin Peay State University, focusing on visual arts and creative practice.
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