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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!

I am currently a Human Resources professional with experience in multiple industries. I have excellent typing and data entry skills. I am proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. I am looking to complete data entry projects.

Think of me as your go-to partner for seamless payroll, compliant HR operations, and stress-free employee management. Upwork Expert Vetted (top 1% on the platform) with 100% job success. I’m a certified HR professional with 15+ years of experience supporting businesses with payroll processing, recruiting, and compliance across multiple states—including complex California regulations. I’ve processed payroll for teams of all sizes using ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks; maintained 100% accuracy standards; and implemented systems that improved employee retention and streamlined onboarding. In my previous role as Senior Recruiting Manager and Business Manager, I successfully filled hundreds of positions while increasing retention by 18% through strategic hiring and improved HR processes. I also managed end-to-end payroll cycles, benefits administration, and employee relations—ensuring every detail was handled accurately and confidentially. Here’s how I can help you: Multi-State Payroll Compliance & Tax Filing HR Compliance (California Labor Law, FLSA, EEOC) Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruiting Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Benefits Administration (Open Enrollment, 401k, Healthcare) Employee Relations & Performance Management Workforce Planning & Staffing Strategy Data Management, Reporting & Auditing Process Improvement & HR Operations I’m known for being responsive, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. Whether you need ongoing HR support or help cleaning up payroll and compliance issues, I step in quickly and get things done right the first time. Testimonials: Endorsements from past clients and comments from the CEO of a healthcare organization. "Thank you for scaling up our staff. You are doing an outstanding job! I need you to know that your efforts are of great value to the LAUSD students, teachers, and our organization, who now have more COVID testers in the field. Your work is essential and powerful." "I hired Susan to help with hiring, and she was very responsive, reliable, and effective. Highly Recommend!" "I loved working with Susan! She was so on top of it; I never had to worry. She helped me out. "Susan helped us evaluate candidates for an open position in finance relating to our investments in technology, healthcare, publishing, philanthropy, and sustainability (ESG). Susan helped us in a timely and productive way and was completely responsive and communicative about all our goals. We're thankful for the help and would consider working together again the next time we need an HR partner." I appreciate your interest in my profile! Sue S.

Systems-oriented professional with 8+ years of experience in technical troubleshooting and specializing in complex payroll and bookkeeping resolution. Current day-job as a payroll specialist, my working hours may be non-standard but in a very timely fashion! The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of your financial records. Focusing on transaction categorization, ledger reconciliation, and data cleanup to provide a reliable foundation for tax preparation and financial reporting. What I can do for you?____ TRANSACTION CATEGORIZATION: Reviewing and tagging historical and current bank/credit card transactions to the existing Chart of Accounts (COA). LEDGER RECONCILIATION: Identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and ledger entries to ensure ending balances match. AUDIT-READY CLEANUP: Locating and correcting duplicate entries, journal errors, and miscategorized transactions from prior periods. PAYROLL DATA SUPPORT: Verifying payroll journal entries and ensuring multi-state tax liabilities (941/W-2/1099) are reflected accurately in the ledger. DOCUMENTATION & REPORTS: Generating standard financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) for Client review without providing interpretive analysis or advice. BOOKS AUDIT: Conduct an initial "Deep Dive" into the existing QBO file to identify "Uncategorized" buckets and reconciliation gaps. PROCESSING: Execute batch categorization using established rules to ensure speed and accuracy. What can I NOT do?____ Structural COA Changes: I will not add, delete, or rename accounts in the Chart of Accounts without explicit written approval from the Client or their CPA. Business Advisory: I will not provide tax advice, financial forecasting, or strategic business recommendations. Management Decisions: I will not authorize payments, sign checks, or negotiate with vendors/creditors on behalf of the business. Tax Filings: I will prepare the data for filing, but the final submission of tax returns remains the responsibility of the Client or a licensed Tax Professional. --- Liability and Auditing My Work: I include a standard liability and activity-log clause in my SOW to protect both parties; I am happy to discuss or adjust these terms if you have specific requirements.