Mital Patel

Experience

1. Senior Payroll Manager

   Conti Civil, LLC.

   May 2010 — Present

   Conti Civil, LLC – Edison, NJSenior Payroll ManagerMay 2010 – February 2024* Oversaw accurate and timely payroll processing for domestic and international employees, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.* Directed all payroll tax activities, including filing and compliance for federal and state withholding and unemployment taxes, as well as year-end documents (W-2s, W-3s, etc.).* Led international expansion efforts for payroll and related operations, including system setup, compliance, and cross-border coordination.* Managed third-party payroll vendors to ensure accurate payroll runs, timely tax remittances, and clear, consistent reporting.* Handled on-cycle, off-cycle, and exception payrolls, swiftly resolving any payroll-related issues.* Partnered closely with HR teams to execute special payments such as bonuses, merit increases, and adjustments.* Reviewed and approved account reconciliations and manual journal entries for payroll-related general ledger accounts.* Designed and maintained strong internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.* Identified and implemented process efficiencies to optimize departmental performance.* Provided leadership and support to the payroll operations team, fostering continuous development and performance improvement.* Calculated and processed monthly union labor fringe benefits in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.* Administered employee benefits, including plan setup and maintenance within ERP systems.* Reconciled and paid benefit invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment to benefit providers.* Supported international payroll and collaborated on quarterly and year-end audits, providing documentation and resolving audit queries.

Education

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

  2002 — 2004