Jacqueline Terry
Jacqueline Terry is a seasoned Senior Payroll Administrator with extensive experience managing complex payroll operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Starting her career as an entry-level payroll administrator, she worked her way up through dedication and expertise, eventually leading payroll for four companies under a corporate umbrella. She is particularly proud of spearheading multiple payroll system implementations and migrations, building these processes from the ground up to ensure efficiency, compliance, and accuracy. Jacqueline’s leadership style is supportive and empowering, fostering collaboration and growth within her teams while ensuring that payroll operations run smoothly. She is highly skilled in payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, PrimePay, Intuit Payroll, and iSolved, and she leverages her knowledge to optimize processes, resolve complex payroll issues, and maintain regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels. A graduate of Averett University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2019, Jacqueline combines her formal education with over a decade of practical experience to deliver innovative payroll solutions. Her commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and team development has made her a respected leader in her field, dedicated to streamlining payroll operations and supporting organizational success.
• Mastering Organizational Chaos
• Becoming Indistractable
• Establishing Evening Routines to Optimize the Day Ahead
• Accounting Foundations: Understanding the GAAP
• Excel PivotTable Quick Tips
• Outlook: Automating Your Email with Mail Rules
• QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
• Averett Online- B.B.A.
• Germanna Community College- A.A.S.
• PayrollOrg
• Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter of the American Payroll Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to leveraging my skills, staying adaptable, and creating my own opportunities.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to figure out how to make yourself stand out.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to always stay hungry, find creative ways to make yourself stand out, and show that you can create your own path.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now are keeping up with constantly evolving regulations and ensuring compliance at both federal and state levels.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in work and life are maintaining a healthy work-life balance and cherishing time with my family. Outside of work, I enjoy tending to our animals on our small homestead, running our farm stand with my husband, and creating new memories with my children.