Bernadette M. Rynish, CPP
1018 E. Carson Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282
520-440-2100
Bernadettemc@msn.com
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Profile
I am a creative problem solver, organized and motivated. In my years of experience I have gained the ability to
work with staff, management and as an individual. I pride myself on being open-minded, dedicated, and honest.
My ideal position is one where I can work hard, continue to learn and be part of a motivated team.
Education
Pima Community College, AZ General Education Certificate
University of Arizona, study in Fine Arts
Experience
Limelight Networks, Inc.-content delivery company 2/2011- present
 Collect and analyze sales compensation globally
 Compile data to calculate variable pay, monthly and quarterly for international and domestic sales personnel
 Work directly with the Director of Field Operations, Account Managers, Regional Managers, Business Dev.
Reps, Sales Managers, payroll team and finance regarding all aspects of variable compensation
 Review, analyze and make adjust for any inaccuracies in payouts
 Audit all won sales opportunities in SalesForce.com, to make sure all required information has been recorded
accurately and timely
 Compile monthly commission data for accounting accruals
 Create and document sales compensation processes and standard procedures
 Provide high quality customer service to all internal and external sales customers
 Maintained payroll database and ensure the integrity of the information held within
 Collected time and attendance data, bonus and commission information necessary to process semi-monthly
payroll for approximately 400 domestic employees
 Setup new state tax accounts for withholding and unemployment
 Completed and filed US census reports
 Completed and filed workers compensation reports
 Created payroll journal entries and ready them for upload into the Oracle accounting system
 Provided support and reconciliation information to finance
 Converted the payroll processing system from ADP to Paycom Online
 Provided accurate and consistent payroll data to HR, Finance and management via custom reports
 Supplied information to external audit teams for review of SOX compliance
HR/PR Specialist Car Wash Partners dba Mister Car Wash –corporate offices of car wash co. 8/2008 – 1/2011
 Accurately process payroll biweekly for multiple locations nationwide using ADP’s PayForce payroll software
 Process corporate payroll and bonuses
 Create and review payroll journal entries
 Eensure proper internal controls are in place to comply with audits performed by internal and external parties
 Provide information to field managers, department directors and finance by creating custom reports
 Benefits administration
 Administer COBRA Benefits and benefit terminations
 Administer all leaves of absence including FMLA and workers’ compensation types of leave
 Manage and process all short term disability claims and provide information to the insurance provider
 Record and reconcile third party sick pay
 Determine eligibility, provide documents and enroll employees in available benefit plans
 Process all benefit bills received and create any self-billed invoices
 Process wage assignments, medical support orders and employment verifications
 Collect data for and file all census and labor statistics reports for federal and state agencies
Payroll Manager, Beaudry Motor Co. –motorhome and recreational vehicle sales. Tucson, AZ 4/2007 – 7/2008
 Manage and support a newly established payroll department
 Establish and document policies and procedures
 Work to institute and maintain consistent and fair practices in all payroll related areas, establishing the young

payroll department as strong, necessary and professional
 Collect and process time and attendance data, calculate commissions and other special pays, and process
payroll for 8 locations using PCPW by ADP
 Prepare semimonthly journal entries following each payroll
 Create custom reports for analysis
 Direct contact for department managers, bookkeepers and division controllers
 Process and manage employee wage garnishments
 Work directly with the Human Resources department to uphold the company’s compliance with all applicable
state and federal laws
 Maintain 401k and HSA reconciliations
 Point of contact for 401k and Workers Compensation audits
MSA Solutions, Payroll Supervisor –loan processing and collection. Tempe, AZ 2/2006 – 4/2007
 Manage and assist payroll staff
 Collect time and attendance data and process semimonthly payroll for approximately 1000 employees
 Prepare and file federal and state payroll taxes
 Complete DOL statistics reports
 Process and manage all employee wage garnishments
 Ensure timely and accurate payroll
 Maintain employee records in ADP payroll database
 Research and provide information to the company's unemployment agency representative to aid in processing
unemployment claims
 Increased the organization and efficiency of the company's payroll process
 Research and prepare Unclaimed Property reports
Trader Joe's, Crew Member –grocery store- Tucson and Scottsdale, AZ 2/2004-10/2005
 Performed opening and closing procedures including morning store setup, product receiving, and restocking
shelves
 Ran cash register, ordered inventory, received product and stocked shelves
 Customer service including answering customer's questions about products and introducing them to new and
exciting products
 Designed and painted informational product signs for store displays
 Helped organize and participated in Store's outside promotional events
Desert Life Rehabilitation and Care Center, Receptionist –skilled nursing center–Tucson, AZ 7/2003-9/2003
 Answered multiple phone lines and directed calls
 Greeted and directed visitors
 Organized and filed business office and payroll documents
 Provided occasional assistance to the Director of Admissions
VisionQuest, Payroll Supervisor/Finance Accountant-youth group homes and rehab –Tucson, AZ 2/2000-2/2003
 Processed timecards and prepared multi-state payroll in house for approximately 1200 employees
 Prepared semimonthly and quarterly federal, state and local payroll tax reports
 Wrote and implemented new payroll and paid time off policies and procedures
 Supervised in the conversion of a manual timekeeping system to an automated system, wrote and
implemented new time keeping policies and procedures, then trained management and staff on the new
timekeeping system.
 Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts, executed month end closing procedures, assisted in budget
analysis
 Fill in for business out of state business managers when necessary
Other Experience and Skills
 Certified Payroll Professional
 Paycom Online, Oracle, PayForce, ADP Reporting, ADP, Reportsmith, Crystal Reports, Lawson, Kronos,
Quickbooks, Excel, Outlook, Word, Google docs, Gmail,
 Excellent at Multi-tasking, organized, and professional
 Skilled artist with a creative mind.
 Organize and volunteer opportunities and community involvement for employees