Rebecca Matthews

About Rebecca Matthews

I’m a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) with more than 25 years of experience leading payroll operations across retail, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit organizations. My career has been built on one core goal: delivering accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned payroll that supports both employees and the business.I specialize in managing complex, multi-state and multi-entity payroll environments, developing high-performing teams, and implementing systems and processes that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. I’ve led payroll transformations, supported organizations through system implementations and integrations, and partnered closely with Finance, HR, IT, and Treasury to align payroll operations with broader organizational strategy.Highlights of my experience include:• Leading payroll operations for organizations ranging from several hundred to employees• Driving process improvements that enhance accuracy, audit readiness, and scalability• Implementing ACA reporting, earned wage access programs, and electronic pay initiatives• Serving as a payroll SME during HRIS and payroll system implementations (ADP, UKG, Ceridian/Dayforce, PeopleSoft)• Building and mentoring teams focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement• Strengthening compliance frameworks across federal, state, and local regulationsI’m passionate about elevating the payroll function from transactional processing to a strategic business partner that delivers insight, stability, and trust across the organization.If you’re interested in connecting, sharing best practices, or discussing payroll leadership opportunities, I’d welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Payroll Manager

   Omaha Steaks

   Sep 2021 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   o Coach, mentor, and provide learning opportunities for Payroll team members.o Process payroll for four of seven FEINs.o Review team members’ payroll companies for accurate processing and balancing.o Monthly payroll bank account reconciliation.o Monthly reconciliation of payroll balance sheet accounts to General Ledger.o Post bi-weekly payroll to GL.o Process and review all garnishment orders to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.o Overhaul garnishment reconciliation and organization process.o Review and update all current SOPs. Determine gaps in SOPs and ensure they are added to Payroll Procedures for team. Review new SOPs to ensure they are accurate and concise.o Reconcile 401(k) each pay period to ensure accurate funding.o Created process to move processing of employee T&E from Accounts Payable to Payroll. Regularly review process to ensure information is getting processed timely, effectively, and efficiently.o Meet with ADP Account Manager and Relationship Manager as needed to review current processes, discuss updates, and determine whether changes in processes are needed.o Work with payroll team to ensure we achieve 100% electronic pay with employee bank direct deposit and payroll debit cards.o Implemented earned wage access program. Initiate reports for Treasury department to wire funds each pay period for EWA.o Run payroll reports for management team as requested.o Review updates to federal, state, and local payroll legislation to ensure compliance updates are in place as needed.

Education

• Metropolitan Community College

  AAAS, Accounting

  1993 — 1996

• Millard South High School Inc

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1987 — 1991

• Bellevue University

  Bachelor of Science, Management of Human Resources 2005

  2004 — 2005

• College of Saint Mary

  BS, Business Leadership

  1999 — 2000

• Millard South

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1987 — 1991