Liz Smith
Northop Grumman
Mesa,AZ
22
years of professional experience
Experienced accounting and payroll professional with a strong record of streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and supporting cross-functional teams. Skilled in payroll processing, account variance review, and procedure development. Focused on efficient operations and consistent financial reporting. Strong history of system implementation and training development.
Work History
Accounting Manager
8 Years 9 Months- Led payroll processing and validation activities, ensuring accurate entries, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.
- Directed Time & Labor team workflows, ensuring consistency across general ledger, payroll, and timekeeping functions.
- Developed and implemented procedures that streamlined accounting processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Reviewed account variances, identified discrepancies, and resolved issues to strengthen reporting accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Reviewed account variances, identified discrepancies, and resolved issues, contributing to improved reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to deliver consistent approaches to updated corporate policies.
Payroll Analyst
13 Years 3 Months- Processed complex payroll transactions using Costpoint while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Analyzed payroll variances and identified root causes to improve processing accuracy and cycle efficiency.
- Maintained sensitive employee payroll data while supporting confidential inquiries and issue resolution.
- Reviewed timekeeping data, deductions, and garnishments to correct discrepancies before payroll close.
- Reconciled payroll registers, general ledger entries, and tax filings to maintain accurate financial records.
- Interpreted payroll policies and labor requirements to support consistent application across employee groups.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Business
Skills
Payroll processing
Deltek Costpoint
Process Improvement
System implementation
Team Management
Workday
System Testing
Shop Floor Time
Journal entry management
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Northop Grumman
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
11.2004 - 02.2018Read More
University of Phoenix
MBA from Business Administration
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Western International University
Bachelor of Science from Business
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