Kim Paranish
About Kim Paranish
Kim Paranish is a Senior Tax Analyst at Brookfield Asset Management in Cleveland, Ohio, with extensive experience in payroll and tax operations across various industries.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Kim Paranish currently serves as a Senior Tax Analyst at Brookfield Asset Management in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. In this role, she specializes in payroll tax audits across various industries, including development, medical software, manufacturing, global payroll, mortgage, retail, and union facilities. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local legislation, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act in payroll operations. Kim works closely with HRIS, Business Unit HR, and Accounting/Finance stakeholders to ensure accurate payrolls and remittances.
Previous Experience at Tarkett
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Kim Paranish held multiple roles at Tarkett in Solon, Ohio. She worked as a Payroll Supervisor from 2019 to 2021 and as a Sr Payroll Specialist from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure at Tarkett, she gained extensive experience in payroll management, tax filings in multi-state and multi-city locations, and compliance with various government regulations. She was instrumental in performing quarterly balancing, preparing year-end tax files, and ensuring the accuracy of employee tax forms.
Former Roles at The Tranzonic Companies
Kim Paranish also worked at The Tranzonic Companies, where she held dual roles. From 2015 to 2017, she served as a Sales Analyst, and from 2014 to 2017, she was an HR Payroll Administrator. In these positions, Kim was responsible for handling deferred compensation, benefits, general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, and budgeting. She conducted various payroll audits to ensure accuracy and quality control, coordinated the creation of custom reports and new payroll codes, and partnered with auditors as required.
Early Career at University Hospitals Health System
From 2007 to 2014, Kim Paranish worked as a Payroll Specialist at University Hospitals Health System. Here, she developed her expertise in handling payroll operations and ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulations. Prior to this, she also served as a Sr Payroll Specialist at The Lubrizol Corporation in 2007, where she honed her skills in payroll and HR systems, such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now Payroll.
Educational Background
Kim Paranish holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Columbus State Community College, which she completed from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, she has pursued professional development through programs such as GROW Coaching and Mentoring and L.E.A.D. with a Purpose, both in 2019. Her education has provided a strong foundation for her comprehensive skills in payroll management, tax compliance, and financial auditing.