Walter William Duncan III

20+ years of payroll management experience
Expert in multi-state payroll and major HRIS software
US Navy veteran with a focus on financial operations
Co-host of a renowned payroll podcast
Education:
Associate's degree, Washtenaw Community College
Certifications:
Earnings Business Rules Configuration, Ultimate Software
Flexible Learning - Introduction to Ultipro, Ultimate Software
With 20+ years of payroll experience from the US Navy to major corporations, Walter Duncan is an expert in multi-state payroll and process optimization. He ensures smooth financial operations and co-hosts a popular payroll podcast.
Walter William Duncan III

About

Walter Duncan is a payroll veteran with over two decades of experience ensuring financial operations run smoothly for organizations ranging from startups to major corporations. His career began in the US Navy as a Disbursing/Personnel Clerk and has since evolved to include high-level payroll management roles in the education sector and beyond. He is a results-driven, innovative problem solver with deep expertise in managing payroll systems, ensuring tax compliance, and handling complex processes like garnishments and general ledger reconciliation.

A customer-service-focused leader, Walter excels at optimizing business processes and leading teams to success. He is proficient with a wide array of major payroll software, including ADP, Sage, and Ultipro/UKG, and has a proven track record of managing multi-state payroll for large employee populations. As a co-host of a renowned payroll podcast, he shares his invaluable insights with a global audience, helping to advance the profession.

Publications

  • Mitigating Legal Risks: Essential Compliance Practices for Final Paycheck Laws

Courses

Payroll Certification

Master Payroll Compliance, Calculations, and Reporting With Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately.

$600.00
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Payroll Final Paycheck Compliance

Mitigating Legal Risks: Essential Compliance Practices for Final Paycheck Laws Failure to adhere to a state's regu...

$200.00
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Advanced Payroll Certification

Payroll Foundations Mastery: Building Confident Payroll Professionals

$1,200.00
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Payroll Reporting and Compliance: W-2, 1099, and Form 941 Filing Requirements

Master payroll reporting with clear guidance for completing W-2, 1099, 941, and other required IRS payroll forms.

$400.00
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