Daniela Gutierrez
Davenport
Summary
Detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist with expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll processing. Proficient in QuickBooks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting for multiple clients. Bilingual communicator, effectively liaising with clients to resolve discrepancies and enhance understanding.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist
Independent Contractor
Davenport
08.2025 - Current
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll support using QuickBooks for a service-based business, ensuring accurate financial records for CPA tax filing
- Prepared and organized payroll-related documentation, including W-9s and 1099 reporting, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Coordinate directly with business owner and external professionals to ensure compliance and timely reporting
- Act as liaison between client and third-party professionals, supporting business operations and decision-making
- Researched and recommended financial and banking solutions to enhance cash flow and financial efficiency for clients
- Translated financial documents for Spanish-speaking clients to ensure understanding.
- Developed business proposals and documentation to support operational improvements and drive company growth
- Collaborated with clients to identify project needs and objectives.
- Conducted research to inform best practices and project strategies.
- Implemented solutions based on client feedback and industry trends.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics.
Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Midwest Financial Consultants
Des Moines
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Facilitated payroll processes for multiple clients using QuickBooks, including payroll data review, reconciliation, and reporting
- Prepared W-2s and 1099s and ensured accurate year-end payroll reporting
- Maintained compliance with federal and state payroll tax requirements and deadlines for multiple clients
- Communicated directly with clients to collect payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate filings
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements for client review.
- Processed sales tax filings through GovConnect and supported multi-client compliance
- Assisted in tax preparation, including filing extensions and organizing financial documentation
- Performed general ledger reconciliations and maintained accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks
- Supported workers’ compensation reporting and completed insurance audits
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll and financial information
- Coordinated with clients to resolve billing inquiries and discrepancies.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved record-keeping efficiency
- Provided financial documents and reports to support audits and ensure accuracy
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting procedures and workflows.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
Des Moines, IA05-2023
Skills
- Payroll compliance
- W-2 & 1099 Preparation
- Tax compliance
- Sales Tax (GovConnect)
- Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
- Labor data review
- Workers’ compensation audits
- QuickBooks (Advanced)
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Sage (basic)
- Ultra Tax (Basic)
- GovConnect
- Asset depreciation accounting
- Client Relationship Management
Certification
- Accounting Certification
- Entrepreneurship & Accounting Certification
Payroll Experience Highlights
- Supported payroll data preparation, reconciliation, and reporting across multiple clients
- Prepared and reviewed W-2s and 1099s for year-end processing
- Ensured compliance with payroll tax regulations and filing deadlines
- Assisted in payroll-related documentation, reporting, and client communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist
Independent Contractor
08.2025 - Current
Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Midwest Financial Consultants
02.2022 - 06.2025
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)