Kat Smith

I've managed full-cycle payroll across corporate, government, legal, healthcare, and education environments, supporting high-volume workforces while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit-ready records. At HONOR LSV, I process biweekly payroll using Auris Accounting Systems, oversee AP, AR, and bank reconciliations, and manage benefits administration and dealership paperwork. Previously at Motley Rice Law, I processed semi-monthly payroll in Paycom, posted payroll journal entries, managed $2M+ in monthly credit-card expenses, and improved payroll discrepancy resolution time by 20%. My background includes payroll and HRIS support at SUNY New Paltz, NYS Office of Mental Health, and OCFS Highland Residential Center. I bring a practical focus on internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, and workflow improvements that keep financial operations moving on deadline.