✦ Fun fact: Payroll errors affect 1 in 3 employees every year. Getting it right is more than a process — it's a commitment. ✦
✦ Open to full-time opportunities and freelance engagements. Based in Houston, TX and available remotely. ✦
✦ "Payroll is personal. Every number represents someone's livelihood, and I never lose sight of that." — Latreece ✦
✦ Certified Payroll Professional

Payroll strategy
with a people-first
heart.

Hi, I'm Latreece Atkinson — a payroll strategist, educator, and consultant with 20 years of experience helping organizations build payroll operations that actually work. I bring precision, warmth, and a deep understanding of systems to every team I join.

Systems Strategist Educator Consultant North America Specialist
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Credential
MBA, CPP Certified
Latreece Atkinson
Latreece Atkinson MBA, CPP
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Recognized For
Empathy Award Winner

Industries and organizations she has served

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EdTech
Coursera
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Financial Reporting
Workiva
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FinTech
Robinhood
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Corporate Finance
Brex
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Healthcare
Emerus Hospitals
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Publishing
PayTech Magazine
20+
Years of Experience
99.9%
Payroll Accuracy Rate
$50M+
In Payroll Assets Managed
4+
Countries Supported

About Latreece Atkinson MBA, CPP

The person behind
the paycheck.

Payroll is one of those things every employee depends on and few people think about — until something goes wrong. For over 20 years, I have been the person who makes sure it never does.

I am a systems thinker who genuinely loves working with people. That combination is what makes payroll operations run well. I care about building processes that protect the business and the team behind it, and I take that responsibility seriously.

I hold an MBA with a focus in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and am a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) through Payroll.org. Outside of client work, I serve on Payroll.org committees and contribute to PayTech Magazine to help move the profession forward.

🏆 Corporate Employee of the Year
💙 Empathy Award Recipient
✍️ PayTech Magazine Contributor
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Strategic Systems Thinking

I look at payroll holistically. That means evaluating the systems, workflows, and integrations behind the scenes so everything runs smoothly at scale.

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People-First Leadership

Strong payroll starts with strong communication. I work closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to keep everyone informed and aligned.

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Educator at Heart

Teaching is part of how I work. I build training programs, write SOPs, and contribute to the payroll community because raising the standard benefits everyone.

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Compliance You Can Count On

From SOX audits to multi-state filings, I build the controls and documentation that keep organizations protected and audit-ready.

What I Offer

Freelance and consulting services

Available for project work, interim roles, and ongoing contracts. I work with your team's rhythm and tailor everything to fit what you actually need.

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Payroll Processing and Operations

Full-cycle payroll management across the U.S. and Canada, run with consistency and accuracy whether that is weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

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Tax Compliance and Filings

Multi-state tax compliance, W-2 and T4 processing, year-end close activities, and regulatory reporting handled thoroughly and on time.

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Equity Compensation

RSU, ESPP, and stock option administration including tax withholding calculations and large-scale annual reconciliation.

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System Implementation

Workday and ADP configuration, system migrations, and HRIS integration managed from planning through go-live and beyond.

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Audits and Reconciliation

Payroll audits, discrepancy resolution, journal entry reconciliation, and SOX control design to keep your compliance posture strong.

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Training and Documentation

SOPs, staff training programs, and onboarding materials built to reduce errors, cut ramp time, and keep institutional knowledge in-house.

Career

Where I have shown up.

From high-growth startups to hospital networks, I have brought structure, calm, and precision to some of the most complex payroll environments out there.

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2025 – Present

Coursera

Supported North American payroll for 700+ employees with 99.9% accuracy and assisted with operations across the U.K. and France.

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2023 – 2025

Workiva

Managed payroll for 2,300+ employees across the U.S. and Canada and oversaw $50M+ in annual equity reconciliation including RSUs and ESPPs.

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2023

Robinhood

Streamlined payroll cycles by 30% in three months and trained 50+ team members, raising compliance accuracy by 25%.

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2021 – 2023

Brex

Processed $11M+ per cycle for 1,200+ employees and led payroll expansion into two new markets in under six months.

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2015 – 2020

Emerus Hospitals

Led a full ADP to Workday migration across five facilities, cut processing time by 30%, and managed payroll for 1,700+ multi-state employees.

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Systems and Skills

The tools I know cold.

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Payroll Platforms
Core systems I run daily
Workday ADP Kronos CloudPay
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HRIS and ERP Systems
Enterprise platforms and integrations
SAP Oracle PeopleSoft NetSuite
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Compliance and Reporting
Audit readiness and regulatory work
SOX Compliance W-2 and T4 Processing Multi-State Payroll SEC Filings 401(k) Audits
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Analytics and Specialty
Data, equity, and reporting tools
Excel (Advanced) Payroll Analytics RSU / ESPP Management HRIS Implementation Process Documentation

Ready to work together?

Whether you are looking for a full-time payroll leader or need a trusted consultant for a specific project, I would love to hear what you are working on.

✉️ latreece.atkinson@outlook.com 💼 linkedin.com/in/latreece-atkinson-cpp 📍 Houston, TX · Open to Remote