Jeannie Chmelka
About Jeannie Chmelka
Jeannie Chmelka is a Senior Payroll Specialist/Accounting at WP Beverages, Pepsi-Cola, where she has worked since 2000. She has extensive experience in payroll management, compliance, and employee benefits administration.
Work at WP Beverages
Jeannie Chmelka has been employed at WP Beverages, a division of Pepsi-Cola, since 2000, serving as a Senior Payroll Specialist/Accounting. In this role, she manages payroll processes for over 600 employees across seven franchises using ADP Workforce Now. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and tax submissions, as well as documenting payroll processes and policies to maintain consistency and accuracy. Jeannie also administers and reports on 401k eligibility and contributions, ensuring that employee benefits are maximized.
Previous Experience at WP Beverages
Before her current role, Jeannie Chmelka worked at WP Beverages as an Accounts Receivable Clerk from 1997 to 2000. During this time, she developed foundational skills in accounting and financial processes that contributed to her later success in payroll management. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her transition into payroll and accounting roles.
Education and Expertise
Jeannie Chmelka studied at Southeast Community College from 1988 to 1990, where she earned an Associate's degree in Accounting and Business/Management. This educational background provided her with essential knowledge and skills applicable to her career in payroll and accounting. Her expertise includes handling complex payroll error corrections and training backup employees to ensure continuity of payroll operations.
Background in Administrative Roles
Prior to her tenure at WP Beverages, Jeannie worked as Secretary I at Southeast Community College from 1993 to 1997. In this administrative role, she gained experience in office management and support functions, which contributed to her organizational skills and attention to detail in her subsequent positions.
Payroll Management and Compliance
In her current role, Jeannie Chmelka is responsible for processing and balancing sales and use taxes for multiple states on a monthly basis. She handles complex payroll error corrections and implements solutions to prevent future discrepancies. Her thorough documentation of payroll processes ensures that the organization adheres to compliance standards and maintains accurate records.