Amanda Mrkacek
About Amanda Mrkacek
Amanda Mrkacek is a Payroll Manager at Purple Communications, Inc, where she has worked since 2017. She manages payroll for around 2,000 employees across multiple states and serves as the main contact for payroll vendor ADP.
Work at Purple Communications
Amanda Mrkacek has been serving as the Payroll Manager at Purple Communications, Inc since 2017. In this role, she manages payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees located across 36 states and Puerto Rico. Amanda previously held the position of Payroll Specialist at the same company from 2015 to 2017. She reports directly to the VP of Finance, CFO, and CPO, ensuring that payroll operations align with organizational financial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Mrkacek earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College. Additionally, she studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), where she obtained an Associate of Arts degree. Her educational background supports her expertise in payroll management and financial reporting.
Payroll Management Responsibilities
In her role as Payroll Manager, Amanda is responsible for account reconciliation and financial reporting related to payroll matters. She creates, reviews, and distributes various payroll reports that support financial projections, audits, HR reviews, and compliance issues. Amanda also develops a payroll calendar and monthly checklists to ensure the accuracy of task completion.
Collaboration and Communication
Amanda serves as the primary contact for communication and programming updates with the payroll vendor ADP. She collaborates with finance, operations, and human resources departments to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing. This collaboration is essential for maintaining accurate payroll processing and compliance.