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Kat Smith

@thekatsmith

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I process accurate, compliant payroll and strengthen audit-ready financial operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute payroll, accounting, reconciliation, compliance, and audit-readiness experience in a deadline-driven environment where I can improve processes and support reliable financial operations.

I've managed full-cycle payroll across corporate, government, legal, healthcare, and education environments, supporting high-volume workforces while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit-ready records.

At HONOR LSV, I process biweekly payroll using Auris Accounting Systems, oversee AP, AR, and bank reconciliations, and manage benefits administration and dealership paperwork. Previously at Motley Rice Law, I processed semi-monthly payroll in Paycom, posted payroll journal entries, managed $2M+ in monthly credit-card expenses, and improved payroll discrepancy resolution time by 20%.

My background includes payroll and HRIS support at SUNY New Paltz, NYS Office of Mental Health, and OCFS Highland Residential Center. I bring a practical focus on internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, and workflow improvements that keep financial operations moving on deadline.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Finance and Administration

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Honor LSV

May 2026 - Present (4 months)

Process biweekly payroll using Auris Accounting Systems, ensure compliance, and oversee benefits, accounts payable/receivable, and banking reconciliations.

Payroll Processing Auris Accounting Systems Benefits Administration Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Compliance

Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Motley Rice Law

Jan 2025 - Apr 2026 (1 year 3 months)

Processed semi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees using Paycom, maintained audit-ready records, and managed company-wide credit card reconciliations.

Payroll Processing Paycom Journal Entries Reconciliations Audit Readiness Credit Card Reconciliations

Secretary I

NYS Office of Mental Health

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Supported payroll processing and HRIS data entry for 50+ employees, managed regulatory documentation, and coordinated interdepartmental communication.

Payroll Processing HRIS Data Entry Compliance Documentation

Office Assistant II

OCFS – Highland Residential Center

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Managed staff timekeeping and payroll data for 75+ employees, processed invoices and reconciliations, and maintained financial records for audit readiness.

Timekeeping Payroll Data Analysis Invoicing Reconciliations Audit Readiness

HR Clerk II

SUNY New Paltz

Jan 2007 - Jan 2015 (8 years)

Supported HR and payroll functions for a high-volume workforce, processed employee documentation and HRIS updates, and assisted with compliance reporting.

HRIS Payroll Data Analysis Documentation Compliance Reporting