Hi!
With over 7 years of specialized experience in payroll processing, HRIS management, employee onboarding, and compliance across US and Canadian markets, I am confident in my ability to deliver outstanding results for your organization.
My skills include:
Full-cycle payroll processing and auditing using systems like PeopleSoft and Workday
Accurate data entry, record maintenance, and benefits administration
Employee onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
Advanced Excel reporting and data analysis to support decision-making
Strong communication and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth project execution
I am detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to confidentiality and compliance. I understand the importance of accurate payroll and HR operations and will work diligently to improve your processes.
I would love to discuss your project in more detail and explore how I can add value. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to the opportunity to work together.
Best regards,
Marguena Mede Thermot
Payroll Accounting
Human Resources
Microsoft Excel
Nicole R.
Andover, Kansas
$50/hr
4.9
161 jobs
Seeking a position where I can use my professional experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting. I am a self motivated, problem solver with experience running the financial operations for a startup company. This includes reconciliation and balancing of receivables, bank and credit card statements, accounts payable, payroll, and proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel.
Data Entry
Payroll Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Tax Return
Human Resource Management
Beatriz A.
Oak Lawn, Illinois
$70/hr
4.5
42 jobs
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โข Catch-up, clean-up, and historical file rebuilds
โข Transaction categorization and account reconciliation
โข Invoicing, AP/AR and bank reconciliations
โข Chart of accounts setup and custom financial reporting
โข Monthly P&L, balance sheet and financial statements
โข Error identification and file optimization
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โข End-to-end payroll processing across QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, ADP and UKG Ready
โข Multi-state and multi-EIN environments
โข Payroll reconciliation, GL mapping, benefits setup, ACA tracking and timekeeping rules
โข Off-cycle and final checks, garnishments, and payroll tax liability reconciliation
UKG READY IMPLEMENTATION & HCM
โข UKG Ready Subject Matter Expert, from discovery through configuration, testing, deployment and post go-live support
โข Legacy migrations from Paycor, Paylocity, iSolved, ADP, Paycom and Paychex
โข Data migration, validation, testing, go-live coordination and end-user training
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
โข Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
โข Variance analysis and expense optimization
โข Monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting
โข Audit-ready documentation and tax prep support
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Healthcare, transportation and logistics, construction and field services, fitness and wellness, hospitality, retail and eCommerce, nonprofits and churches, professional services.
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QuickBooks Online (Certified ProAdvisor), QuickBooks Desktop, Xero (Certified), UKG Ready, Gusto, ADP, Paycor, Paycom, Paylocity, iSolved, BILL, Wave, Zoho Books, Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Excel, SmartSheets.
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Whether you need books caught up, payroll running clean, or a UKG Ready implementation delivered on time, I'd love to hear what you're working on.
Bookkeeping
Payroll Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting
Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
Accounts Payable
QuickBooks Online
Financial Accounting
Account Reconciliation
Payroll Reconciliation
General Ledger
Financial Report
Chart of Accounts
Invoicing
Microsoft Excel
Income Statement
Sara D.
Shawnee, Kansas
$50/hr
4.6
195 jobs
Hello! I graduated from the University of Kansas with my bachelor's degree and my post graduate career has been Human Resources and Bookkeeping.
I now do freelance work full time, and cover a wide range of skills including spreadsheet creation, small and large business bookkeeping, accounting, forensic accounting, forecasting, financial reporting and more.
I am experienced in QuickBooks, all Microsoft Office programs, Photoshop, Slack, Shopify, various payroll programs including Paylocity, ADP, Gusto and Paychex, all Google programs, employee manual creation, contracts and much more.
I have excellent time management skills, am able to work to strict deadlines, and I enjoy a challenge.
I look forward to working with you.
Administrative Support
Bookkeeping
Intuit QuickBooks
Financial Audit
Invoicing
Internal Auditing
Project Budget
Budgeting & Forecasting Software
Human Resource Management
Policy Writing
HR & Business Services
Lynn H.
Genoa City, Wisconsin
$25/hr
4.7
515 jobs
13 years as a Assistant Payroll Manager/Specialist, 4 years in Hotel Industry
30 years of working in Microsoft Excel & Word, PDF, Google Sheets/Docs
Excel Professional
Formulas
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliations
Bank Statement Converter Expert
Bank Transaction Categorization
Calculate Mileage/Time Between 2 Addresses - Google Maps Accuracy
Data Entry
Organized Accurate & Detailed
Cost Allocation Experience
Adobe skills - convert files, create forms, edit, and more!
Data Entry
Microsoft Excel
Account Reconciliation
Document Conversion
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Computer Skills
Payroll Reconciliation
Adobe Inc.
Cost Accounting
Delphi
PDF
Ana D.
Stallings, North Carolina
$45/hr
4.6
41 jobs
Senior Bookkeeper | Fractional CFO | Cleanup, Job Costing, Payroll, Month-End Close
Profile Overview
Senior Bookkeeper and Fractional CFO with 7+ years of experience supporting small businesses, construction firms, nonprofits, and service-based companies.
I focus on cleanup and catch-up work, month-end close, job costing, payroll reconciliation, and CFO-level financial oversight. My clients include founders and CPA firms who need clean books, reliable reporting, and zero surprises at tax time.
Most engagements involve fixing messy QuickBooks files, rebuilding broken workflows, and maintaining audit-ready books month after month. I step in when things are behind, unclear, or inaccurate, then put systems in place so problems stop repeating.
I work remotely, on a contract basis, and communicate clearly. If your books are unreliable or overdue, I fix them and keep them clean.
Primary Systems
โข QuickBooks Online
โข QuickBooks Desktop Premier Contractor
โข Zoho Books and Zoho CRM
โข TaxDome
โข Drake Tax Software
โข Excel, advanced level
โข Gusto
โข ADP
โข Expensify
โข Concur
โข Monday.com
โข ClickUp
โข Salesforce
Common Engagements
โข Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
โข Historical cleanup and catch-up projects
โข Construction job costing and project tracking
โข Payroll review and reconciliation
โข CPA firm support and year-end close
โข Fractional CFO support focused on cash flow and reporting
What Clients Get
โข Clean, organized books
โข Consistent monthly reporting
โข Clear communication
โข No last-minute issues at year end
If your books are behind, messy, or unreliable, I take ownership, correct them, and keep them accurate going forward.
Bookkeeping
Payroll Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Invoicing
Customer Service
Accounting
Business Management
Scheduling
Microsoft Office
QuickBooks Online
Management Skills
Contract Negotiation
Construction
Virtual Assistance
Expense Reporting
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