Eliot Gilbert
Provo, UT 84604
**************@*****.***
Objective: Hardworking and organized Payroll Manager with CPP certification, multi-state experience, and proficiency in various payroll softwares seeking a challenging role in a positive environment that utilizes my accounting and payroll experience and skills.
Professional Summary:
● Experienced Payroll Manager with expertise in payroll processing, tax compliance, financial reporting, and staff supervision.
● Proficient in ADP RUN, ADP WFN, Square, Zenefits, Rippling, Heartland, and QBO payroll softwares.
● Proven track record of improving efficiency and customer service by developing and implementing effective payroll processes.
● Skilled in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
● Upcoming CPP certification (Expected completion, April 2023).
● Multi-state experience in registering entities and conducting tax research.
Experience:
Certus Accounting & Tax Services, Orem UT - Payroll Manager, August 2021 - present
● Led a team of 7 people in processing payroll for over 200 clients (7,000 plus employees) across the country, including multi-state payroll.
● Developed and improved payroll processes, resulting in increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
● Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to payroll processing and tax filings in multiple states.
● Managed and reconciled payroll reports, resolved discrepancies, and provided timely and accurate financial reports to clients.
● Proficient in ADP RUN, ADP WFN, Square, Zenefits, Rippling, Heartland, and QBO payroll softwares.
Certus Accounting & Tax Services, Orem UT - Staff Accountant, April 2019 - August 2021
● Prepared financial reports, payroll, and sales tax for clients in multiple states.
● Registered entities in states across the U.S. and conducted tax research as the company expanded into new states.
● Assisted in developing and implementing effective accounting and payroll processes.
● Proficient in ADP RUN, ADP WFN, Square, Zenefits, Rippling, Heartland, and QBO payroll softwares.
Baker Tile, West Jordan UT — Tile Installer, June 2014 - April 2019 Installed tile for various residential and commercial projects. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Washington DC — Missionary, June 2012 - June 2014
● Served as a religious missionary and developed strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education:
Utah Valley University, Orem UT — Bachelors of science in Accounting
(Anticipated graduation, summer 2023)
● Relevant coursework includes Business Law, Business Writing, and Excel Spreadsheets.
● Upcoming CPP certification (Expected completion, April 2023). Skills:
● Payroll processing
● Tax compliance
● Financial reporting
● Staff supervision
● Accounting principles
● Multi-state payroll
● ADP RUN
● ADP WFN
● Square
● Zenefits
● Rippling
● Heartland
● QBO
● Time management
● Communication skills