Richard Dulberg: Requirements for Correct Payroll Processing

A successful administrative professional, Richard Dulberg has skillfully processed payroll for several organizations throughout his career. In his current position as an executive assistant with S & C Analysis, he ensures that payroll data is processed and compiled accurately.

For those who have never processed payroll, it may seem like a simple task. However, the process of determining the correct deductions and where that deducted money goes is not only complex, but of high legal importance. Federal and state taxes taken out of paychecks must be transmitted to the appropriate government entity, along with properly completed forms, at a specified time and alongside matching amounts from the employer. Employers must also pay unemployment taxes for each employee. Any late or missed payments may be subject to a fee.

Payroll professionals must also keep track of and appropriately deduct other items, such as unpaid sick days taken, court-ordered wage deductions, and any union dues. These may vary widely by individual, so payroll departments must record and store each employee’s payment records. As most people know, that record begins with the W-4, which includes personal information as well as deduction requirements.

Richard Dulberg: Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services

New York native Richard Dulberg has dedicated substantial time and energy to various volunteer efforts in his home state. Dulberg, who currently works at S & C Analysis, Ltd., as an Executive Assistant, began donating his time in 1990 at the North Shore University Hospital in the Reach Out for Youth program and has also worked in soup kitchens, as a tutor for children with disabilities, and on a suicide hotline. He counts time at Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services among his volunteer activities.

For more than 40 years, Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services has been serving citizens with mental illness through rehabilitation services, housing, and clinical treatment. In addition to working with individuals, the organization counsels families and educates the community in matters of mental illness, addiction and dependency, and developmental disabilities. The organization has continually grown since the first outpatient facility opened in 1972 and has added thrift stores, housing units, a bevy of mental health experts, programs to help people who are homeless and hearing impaired, and other programs affecting the community.

The New York City Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sponsors Shop for a Cure By Richard Dulberg

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to fighting blood cancers. Supporting research and awareness is a large part of their mission, and through Shop for a Cure the New York City Chapter raises funds for life-saving cancer research.

Several New York retailers—including CardsDirect, Courtesan Studio, GoodShop.com, and Starbright Floral Design—partner with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For example, if shoppers mention the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society when purchasing any bouquet from Starbright Floral Design, 20% of the order will go towards fighting blood cancers. These limited time matching programs are one of many ways to support research related to leukemia, lymphoma, and Hodgkin’s disease, and to improve quality of life for cancer patients.

About the Author:

Richard Dulberg is a New York native who has spent much of his career working and volunteering in schools and hospitals. He now works as an executive assistant.

How Soup Kitchens Help, by Richard Dulberg

In his free time, executive assistant Richard Dulberg volunteers extensively with local soup kitchens and food drives. Having seen firsthand the needs that such services can fill, he describes here the population that typically frequents a soup kitchen and the benefits a patron receives.

For many years, soup kitchens have provided much-needed nutrition to individuals who struggle with homelessness and poverty. While not unknown to the general public, the soup kitchen’s true benefits go deeper than many people may know. For example, an individual who frequents a soup kitchen may likely be homeless or lack stable housing. Statistically, this person may be less able to access the food stamps that would enable them to access nutrition elsewhere. Other studies have shown that soup kitchen patrons, for a variety of reasons, may not be receiving income support and other benefits that would promote independence. In addition, some have suggested that the soup kitchen patron may be among the homeless population who sleeps on the street, under overhangs, or in public structures. This means that their time in the soup kitchen may very well be the only time in their lives that they are cared for, warm, and safe. While these statistics have yet to be scientifically proven, the long history of soup kitchens shows that they are most definitely a valued resource.

Profile of an Executive Assistant, Part Two: Training and Qualifications, By Richard Dulberg

In a previous article, executive assistant Richard Dulberg shared the responsibilities carried out by a professional in his role. Here, he goes on to examine the skills necessary to undertake this role and the training that an interested party can pursue.

In today’s employment market, a competitive skill set is essential for an executive assistant seeking employment. Companies require the most qualified personnel to support their high-level managers and to that end, they are likely to consider only those individuals with solid computer skills and proven organizational ability. Executive assistants should be able to use common office software such as word processors, data spreadsheets, and presentation tools and should demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and highly developed interpersonal skills.

While many companies now seek assistants with an associate’s degree or higher, interested individuals may also pursue career-specific education. Many institutions offer certificate programs for potential executive assistants. These programs provide many of the same skills taught in a higher education business program without the general education element. However, some companies will look for an executive assistant who has a degree in the company’s field of business, particularly if the position involves work for a top-level individual.

Profile of an Executive Assistant, Part One: Responsibilities, By Richard Dulberg

For nearly five years, Richard Dulberg has supported high-level personnel at S & C Analysis in Bellmore, New York. He has developed a comprehensive understanding of the role of an executive assistant and here shares a basic overview of the duties involved.

Executive assistants support senior-level management. They handle scheduling, incoming communication, and other logistics so that the executive can function at his or her most efficient capacity. For this reason, an executive assistant proves crucial to the day-to-day function of a company. A skilled assistant takes on the responsibilities of responding to e-mails, booking travel, and compiling documents so that the executive can focus on making key decisions.

If the assistant is sufficiently qualified, he or she may also review and analyze statistics and data for presentation to the executive. This allows the executive to interpret the data and act on it without taking time to “crunch numbers.” In addition, a skilled assistant may also be charged with oversight of lower-level administrative staff, project research, and any other task that frees an executive’s work hours for higher-level functions.

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