Grace Crampton Payroll Specialist

Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-***-**** adzgys@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/grace-crampton

Detail-oriented and hands-on Payroll Specialist with 15+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll, general ledger accounting, benefits administration, and tax reporting. A self-starter with the ability to audit payroll information to ensure accurate payment processing. Recognized by employers for the ability to create new processes and improve efficiencies; develops enhancements to enterprise-wide financial reporting. Reconciles year-end reporting preparations, including employee W-2 and vendor 1099 tax forms.

Key Strengths

Tax Preparation - General Ledger - Financial Reporting - Bookkeeping - HR Operations - Payroll Audits - Benefits Administration

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable (A/P & A/R) - 401K Compliance - Sales Tax Reporting - Account Reconciliation

W-2 & 1099 Filing - Customer Service - Hiring & Terminations - Process Improvement - Problem Solving - Multitasking

Professional Experience

accountant fmg enterprises, inc Santa clara, CA 2022 to Present

Manage biweekly payroll submissions, calculations of salesman's commissions, process 401K contributions, garnishment remittance, collections, prepare weekly check runs, coordinate with the insurance agency for new hires and renewal of insurance, responsible for monthly bank accounts reconciliation, bank deposits, handle the monthly closing of books, filing of sales tax returns, monthly and quarterly, submissions of general liability insurance, worker’s compensation audit, annual census and Financial Reports to the management and CPA.

Payroll Specialist Smart Professionals San Jose, CA 2011 to 2022

Prepared and filed individual and corporate tax returns, acting as a subject matter expert in rules and regulations about payroll, tax withholding, and garnishments. Built strong, professional relationships with company clients by scheduling appointments, maintaining up-to-date files, performing data entry, and establishing EFTPS, multi-state account IDs, and Federal IDs. Submitted Federal and state quarterly and annual reports; guaranteed the accurate filing of monthly and quarterly sales tax.

Processed multi-state bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees while adhering to deadlines and corporate policies.

Resolved issues with paychecks, tax deductions, direct deposits, and general payroll-related matters.

Managed payroll during significant company growth, including 500+ new clients and a 90% increase in revenue.

Promoted from Staff Accountant to Payroll Manager in 2013 due to accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

HR & Payroll Manager Accu Dental & Orthodontics Santa Clara, CA 2018 to 2019

Led HR, payroll, and vendor management for an eight site operation; collected data and ensured the accuracy of compensation, timecard approvals, benefits administration, and time-off requests. Oversaw clerical duties, including record-keeping, data entry, office supply orders, and inventory management. Interfaced between company stakeholders and the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and EDD.

Accounting Manager Conditioned Air Associates San Jose, CA 2006 to 2011

Owned payroll, A/R, A/P, and HR duties while continually updating spreadsheets, phone lists, and reporting. Managed the submission of benefits to insurance agents, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision. Contacted customers to collect payments, settle accounts, and close inquiries. Resolved backlogged invoices on vendor accounts and prepared quarterly labor surveys. Filed lien.

Early Career

Accounts Specialist Conditioned Air Associates San Jose, CA 2003 to 2006

Finance Assistant Xpeed Networks San Jose, CA 2001 to 2002

Professional Affiliations & Languages

Member: AIPB (American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers)

Languages: English Tagalog Visayan

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Peachtree QuickBooks Accounting Made Easy PrimePay

ADP Workforce Now PeopleSoft Drake Lacerte Zenefits American Contractor Google Sheets PCMRP

Education & Certifications

(BA) Bachelor of Science Accounting Liceo de Cagayan University (Philippines)

Bookkeeping Certification University of California Santa Cruz – Silicon Valley Extension