Damien Arja
P. O. Box ***** Newport Beach, CA ***59
(949) 993 – 8763 ********@*****.***
Objective
Experienced professional seeking a position in Accounting or Payroll
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting Emphasis
San Francisco State University
Technical Skills
Payroll Systems: ADP Workforce Now, PayXpert, Paychex, Paycom, TriNet, Workday, Ceridian
Accounting Software: Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Great Plains, Deltek/Vision, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Sage/MIP, Mas-90, AS-400
Tools: Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), PCLaw, Peachtree
Core Competencies
Full-Cycle Accounts Payable (2-way & 3-way match)
Multi-State Payroll Processing (ADP, Paychex, Workday and Paycom)
General Ledger Reconciliation & Journal Entries
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Vendor Management & Credit Card Reconciliation
Processing full cycle Payroll, Benefits, PTO, 401(k) Administration
Professional Experience
Accounting Consultant – Various Clients (CA)
January 2019 – Present
Clients: ADEP, Best Choice Products, Equity Office, JLL, Monster Cable
Processed full-cycle A/P including 2-way and 3-way match
Managed vendor onboarding, invoice coding, payment runs, and check processing
Reconciled bank statements, credit card accounts, and key balance sheet items
Supported month-end close with journal entries and reporting
Processed full cycle multi-state payroll for 750+ employees including certified payroll
Administered benefits, PTO, 401(k), FSA, and payroll tax reporting
Senior Accountant – Center Point (Non-Profit), San Rafael, CA
December 2015 – November 2018
Managed full-cycle accounts payable and bank reconciliations
Processed ADP payroll for 250 employees; approved timesheets and calculated payroll taxes
Maintained benefits records (health, 401K, PTO)
Prepared payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Supported audits and monthly close procedures
Accountant – Trulia Inc., San Francisco, CA
April 2015 – November 2015
Full-cycle A/P processing and check runs
Processed payroll via ADP for 750 employees
Reconciled balance sheet accounts and supported journal entries
Senior Accountant/Payroll – Alta Vista Solutions, San Francisco, CA
October 2014 – March 2015
Managed full cycle payroll processing including certified prevailing wages payroll
Performed month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
Senior Accountant/Payroll – Twelvefold Media, San Francisco, CA
February 2013 – September 2014
Managed A/P and A/R operations
Processed full cycle payroll for 500 + employees, including benefits and tax filings
Completed month-end close and bank reconciliations
Accountant – Tri-City Brokerage, San Francisco, CA
November 2011 – January 2013
Oversaw daily accounting operations (A/P, A/R, reconciliations)
Reconciling balance sheet accounts, fixed asset schedules, and financial reporting
Supported internal audits and ensured compliance
Accounting Manager – ChemRisk, LLC, San Francisco, CA
March 2007 – October 2011
Supervised payroll processing for multi-state and international employees (ADP)
Led A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and month-end closing
Trained accounting staff and supported CFO in strategic planning
Ensured GAAP compliance in financial operations
Payroll Accountant – Waverly Surgery/Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
July 2006 – January 2007
Processed semi-monthly payroll for 250+ employees using ADP
Assisted with A/P, A/R, and general ledger reconciliations