Satarah Duncan

Payroll Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting multi-state payroll, payroll operations, payroll implementations, construction payroll, payroll compliance, payroll tax, client onboarding, and system configuration. Experienced working with Sage Intacct Construction Payroll, ADP, Struxi, Workday, and Microsoft Excel to support payroll processing, client implementations, payroll troubleshooting, ACH and direct deposit, general ledger reconciliation, and cross-functional project delivery.

Payroll Specialist Consultant - Accordant

(2025-11)

• Support construction payroll clients with payroll processing, system configuration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Assist with payroll implementations, client onboarding, payroll validation, and go-live activities.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate payroll projects with implementation consultants, developers, and third-party partners.
• Troubleshoot payroll posting, ACH, direct deposit, payroll tax, and general ledger issues.
• Configure and support Sage Intacct Construction Payroll while working with ADP, Struxi, and Workday integrations.
• Document cases, manage follow-up activities, and ensure timely resolution of payroll issues.

Payroll Specialist - Sizemore

(2024-04 - 2025-11)

• Processed weekly and biweekly payroll operations for more than 30 Amazon locations supporting approximately 1,500 employees.
• Managed end-to-end payroll processing while ensuring payroll accuracy and timely completion.
• Audited payroll using PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and nested IF formulas to identify discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Resolved payroll discrepancies, retroactive pay, garnishments, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Supported multi-state payroll compliance, payroll tax setup, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Partnered with HR and operations to improve payroll accuracy and reporting.

Payroll Compliance & Tax Reporting Specialist - Asurion

(2021-12 - 2023-03)

• Processed and reconciled high-volume multi-state payroll while consistently meeting payroll processing deadlines.
• Resolved payroll tax issues by responding to agency notices, researching discrepancies, and filing timely corrections.
• Prepared year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s and Forms 940/941, in collaboration with audit and finance teams.
• Reconciled payroll general ledger accounts to ensure payroll data aligned with financial records.
• Investigated and resolved employee payroll concerns including direct deposits, tax withholding, retroactive pay, and payroll adjustments.
• Partnered with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Financial & Payroll Audit Coordinator - MDA

(2019-03 - 2021-02)

• Managed payroll tax reconciliations across multiple departments while ensuring payroll compliance.
• Supported full-cycle financial and payroll audits by preparing documentation and validating payroll records.
• Reviewed payroll calculations, deductions, garnishments, and payroll liabilities for accuracy.
• Assisted with payroll reporting, budget tracking, financial forecasting, and month-end reconciliations.
• Collaborated with accounting and payroll teams to strengthen internal controls and payroll accuracy.
• Researched and resolved payroll discrepancies while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

Bachelor of Science - Business - Purdue University Global (2027-02)

Associate - Accounting - Purdue University Global (2026-07)

Associate of Arts - Business - Ozarks Technical College (2024-06)