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Sophia Torres

@sophiatorres

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Detail-oriented Senior Payroll & Tax Accounting Specialist with 10+ years experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for growth and challenges in payroll and tax compliance, within a supportive and innovative company culture.

I am a Certified Payroll Professional with over a decade of experience in payroll tax strategy and international compliance. My expertise spans across various sectors including education, public accounting, healthcare, and utilities. I have a proven track record of streamlining payroll systems, enhancing reconciliation processes, and leading tax compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions, including U.S. multi-state and Canadian regulations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully mentored teams, collaborated with finance and HR departments, and led audits and technology implementations using systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, and Ceridian. My commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management has allowed me to develop effective payroll procedures and improve internal controls, significantly reducing tax fallout incidents and ensuring accurate payroll processing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Payroll Tax Analyst

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NYU Langone Health

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Assisted payroll team in processing US weekly/bi-weekly/monthly payrolls and Canadian payroll, resolving/editing payroll tax-related errors, and reviewing taxability of all earnings and deduction codes. Acted as a liaison between payroll and Accounting to reconcile g/l variances and outstanding items.

Peoplesoft Workday Ceridian Novatime ADP SAP Thomson Reuters Tax Navigator

Senior Payroll Tax Consultant

US Tech Solutions Inc-EISAI .org

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Managed and reconciled payroll taxes at the employer and employee levels, serving as the primary point of contact with Ceridian Tax Services regarding all tax-related matters. Provided guidance to the Payroll Team regarding payroll tax issues, such as new employees' tax withholding questions and Workday tax configuration updates.

Ceridian Tax Services Workday Ultimate Kronos Group Payroll Tax Tax Amendments State Tracking

Payroll Tax Administrator

TPR Education LLC

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Managed daily/monthly/quarterly wage reconciliations and tax filing requirements, including year-end reporting, W-2Cs, and amendments. Resolved incoming tax notices from various agencies and managed responses and resolution of local, federal, and/or state payroll notices.

UltiPro ADP Workday Payroll Tax GL Reconciliation SOX Compliance

Senior Staff Accountant- Payroll - ULTIPRO Implementation Consultant

First Choice Staffing-- 911 Memorial Museum

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Implemented UltiPro as a Senior Staff Accountant, focusing on payroll aspects. Supported the museum's financial operations through effective system integration and data management.

UltiPro Payroll Implementation Staff Accounting Financial Reporting Data Management

Senior Management Specialist-Finance

NYC School Construction Authority Staffing

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Managed financial operations as a Senior Management Specialist. Focused on financial analysis and reporting within the construction authority.

Financial Management Financial Analysis Reporting Project Management Budgeting

Senior Analyst, Cash and Revenue

National Grid

Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Analyzed cash flow and revenue as a Senior Analyst. Contributed to financial forecasting and reconciliation processes.

Cash Management Revenue Analysis Financial Forecasting Reconciliations Data Analysis

Tax Accountant

Gagosian Gallery

Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Managed tax accounting responsibilities for the gallery. Ensured compliance with tax regulations and prepared necessary tax documentation.

Tax Accounting Tax Compliance Financial Reporting General Ledger

Treasury Accountant

Kaplan Test Preparation School

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 3 months)

Handled treasury accounting functions for the test preparation school. Managed cash flow, banking relationships, and financial transactions.

Treasury Management Bank Reconciliation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Boston University

B.S. in Business Management, Business Management

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, gaining foundational knowledge in business principles and practices. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of management, finance, and operations.