Payroll Manager

Caroline Moore

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EXPERIENCE

Triple Enterprises/Paperchase Accountancy

Payroll Manager April 2015 – Oct 2023

Managing payroll staff in all aspects of payroll servicing for multiple clients in a variety of industries with primary focus on the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Onboarding and Offboarding clients through payroll agencies, tax agencies, POS and accounting systems.

Review timeclock data from a variety of POS and T&A platforms including Toast, Jolt, Ctuit, ADP Time & Attendance, Heartland Time & Attendance. Manual entry or upload data to payroll processing providers.

Audit and edit tips per client policies, including Tip Pooling, Declared, or Factored using multiple POS or Labor Reporting platforms.

Workers Comp policy maintenance and annual Final Premium Audits.

Setup and maintenance of Cal Savers program for California employers.

Implementation of Operational polices for new businesses regarding New Hires, Time Off, and Compliance issues.

Maintenance and tracking of Benefit Accruals and eligibility.

Knowledgeable in payroll laws for multiple states.

Total Accounting and Bookkeeping Solutions

Accounting Technician Oct. 2014 – April 2015

Total service accounting for multiple clients in various industries.

Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations, Analysis of P&L and Balance Sheets. Prepare and delivery of information to CPA.

Usage of all versions of QuickBooks and Web-Connect interfaces.

Chop Stop, Inc.

Accounting Manager Mar. 2013 – Sept. 2014

Full spectrum of accounting duties for privately held multi-unit quick food restaurant chain.

Implementation of POS system upgrade, including creation of new Chart of Accounts.

Responsible for all aspects of accounting including $75k Accounts Payable and $100K Receivables monthly, Sales Analysis, Month End Journal Entries, Payroll, Sales Taxes, Reconciliations.

Prepared monthly closings and P&Ls.

Responsible for 571-Ls, oversight of taxes and permits, four monthly bank reconciliations, and reconciliation of $130k average monthly credit card balance.

Triple Enterprises

Senior Accountant Jan. 2011 – Feb. 2013

Full-service accounting duties for an outsource accounting firm for multi-unit companies, primarily in the food and beverage industry, encompassing 30 units across six clients.

Responsible for Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Accounts Payable and Receivables, monthly accruals, Prepaid Expense schedules, Fixed Asset schedules, Payroll, month end journal entries, General Ledger analysis, publication of P&L reports.

Heavy client contact.

Created policies and procedures for both public and private clients.

Preparing and recording of inter-company transactions and allocations.

Grill Concepts

Staff Accountant Feb. 2008 – Apr. 2011

Staff accountant for multi-unit national restaurant company.

Managed Accounts Payable of $500K per month with emphasis on cash management and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Maintained Prepaid Expense schedules.

Created and maintained Rent Book of occupancy reports to track changes to leases and ensure accuracy of variable monthly tenant expenses per lease agreements.

Audited daily cash deposits, researching and resolving cash-handling issues at the restaurant level.

Worked with General Managers and cash-handling employees to ensure their understanding of processes and accuracy of daily reporting

Multiple software programs including Great Plains, Excel, Word, Aloha, and Micros.

Serv-Well Appliances

Bookkeeper Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2008

Full-charge bookkeeper with one-day transition period for retail appliance and plumbing hardware company with multiple locations.

Responsible for payroll and employer tax returns for twenty employees.

Prepared bank reconciliations for four commercial accounts.

Administered health insurance and other human resources responsibilities.

Managed Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly.

Universal Studios CityWalk

Accounting Analyst Apr. 1998 – Feb. 2002

In charge of daily accounting functions for four full-service restaurants, eight quick-service units, and one catering department.

Created accounting processes and procedures for the City Catering department.

Trained General Managers, Department Managers, and staff to help with their understanding of financial results as related to their areas of responsibility.

Prepared weekly COGS reporting and analysis.

Participated in inventory audits as needed to research variances and contribute to theft discovery.

Cash analysis and verification of daily cash receipts.

Responsible for Accounts Payable with emphasis on COGS accuracy and positive vendor relationships.

Assisted in monthly close process including General Ledger analysis, Journal Entry creation and posting, and publication of Profit and Loss reports.

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