Personable and analytical candidate with keen eye for detail and knack for problem-solving. Familiar with payroll regulations and adept at using payroll software and Excel. Eager to streamline processes and ensure accurate and timely payroll.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Payroll Specialist
JAFEC USA INC.
06.2024 - Current
In charge of processing weekly salary payroll using Paychex Flex
Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Prepare and file monthly labor union reports for multiple jurisdictions.
Collect union payroll weekly & upload to the financial system for processing by the required deadlines
Front Office Agent/On call Night Auditor
Sheraton San Jose Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Make sure that all guest and non guest transactions are accurately recorded
Bring all front office accounts into balance (cash, credit card transactions, room changes)
Address any room charge discrepancies, such as incorrect rate or missing charges
Post room charges and taxes to the appropriate accounts
Summarize the day's financial activity, including revenue expenses, and discrepancies, through report generation
Accounting Manager
Sonesta Hotels
11.2023 - 06.2024
Reconcile all prior month A/P & Open PO accruals
Process month end journal entries: Prepaid, Credit Cards, Ledgers, Payroll Accrual, Utilities Accrual, Vacation Accrual Food & Beverage Transfers
Reviews Accounting Clerks daily revenue postings
Oversee payroll for 60 exempt 5% non exempt 95%
Process commission weekly for 3rd party booking partners
Payroll Specialist
Links Healthcare LLC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Checking timesheets for accuracy
Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
Handling direct deposit requests and data
Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
PBJ Reporting
Payroll Manager
Visit Healthcare
07.2020 - 01.2023
Company Overview: Remote
Assist with processing payroll for over 1500 employees multistate on a semi-monthly basis; ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; and other special payroll deductions as required by law
Assist in coordination between payroll, human resources, finance and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g
'labor home' work, overtime, leave balances and head count)
Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence in compliance with federal/state/local regulations
Document and respond to employee inquiries regarding paycheck calculations, direct deposit issues, tax questions, and garnishments in a timely manner
Review payroll changes input by Human Resources including: pay rate changes, retroactive pay, new hires, etc
And work with Human Resources to affect any necessary corrections
Process manual checks as needed
File payroll forms including reports, status changes, etc
Manage termination files
Assist Bookkeeper in gathering information for outside auditors
Maintain the assigned work schedule
Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding employee issues in a timely manner
Remote
Payroll Specialist/Accounts Payable
AutoNation Dealership Group
08.2019 - 09.2020
In charge of processing semi monthly payroll for 3 dealership stores, up to 600 employees, around the bay area which included BMW Mountain View, Acura and Mini Cooper Stevens Creek
Welcomes new associates and process on boarding
Working closely with Regional Controller, Payroll center and with Payroll associates to ensure time records and payroll transactions are accurate
Issuing pay plans for new sales associates/managers, service associates/managers & CFS Directors, month end accruals, PAF reviews LOA/Data Change/Termination
In charge of preparing resignation/termination, backups for corporate payroll processing
Accounting Manager
Nobu Hotel Epiphany
08.2018 - 09.2019
In charge of processing payroll for 100+ employees on bi-weekly basis
Ensuring the payroll (including STO, PTO, Regular hours, Overtime, Wages, Tips & Deductions is processed accurately and on-time
Processing Employees final manual checks, payback checks if needed
Assisting with month-end process including: payroll accruals, banks count validation, AR Aging Reports
Accounting Assistant
Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel
08.2015 - 08.2018
Daily Credit Cards and Cash Posting - Verifies cash, credit card postings and settlements and verifies all payments are booked correctly
Input data accurately on a daily and monthly worksheet
Daily Revenue Report - Verify and check balances on the daily summary accounts for all departmental transactions
Accounts Payable - Ensures that invoices have proper vendor codes and expense account and process for payment in a timely manner
Accounts Receivable - Ensures that account balances are maintained and follow up on payment issues
Night Auditor
Embassy Suites by Hilton
07.2012 - 08.2015
Make sure that all guest and non guest transactions are accurately recorded
Bring all front office accounts into balance (cash, credit card transactions, room changes)
Address any room charge discrepancies, such as incorrect rate or missing charges
Post room charges and taxes to the appropriate accounts
Summarize the day's financial activity, including revenue expenses, and discrepancies, through report generation
Education
Bachelor's degree - Accounting & Finance
Collegio De Santa Monica
06.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
Proficient in QuickBooks
Microsoft Office Program
Great Plains
10 touch key calculator
Micros
Opera
OnQ
ADP Workforce
CDK
Paycom Payroll Software
Accounts Payable
Payroll
Paychex Flex
Google Docs
Kronos
Accounts receivable
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Xero
Human resources
Microsoft Access
SharePoint
Front desk
Analysis skills
Accounting software
Typing
Hotel experience
Night audit
Certification
CNA
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer