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Janette Castro

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Seek to work in an environment that will challenge me further, while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization. Obtain a position that will provide me the ability to apply my work experience to the industry. Looks forward to working with a company that promotes quality products and services; and provides the opportunity to grow with the company.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Endeavor Bank
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Managed payroll processes using ADP, Quickbooks, and HCM, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports on vacation accruals, benefits, and payroll.
  • Monitored payroll entries on the general ledger for financial accuracy.


AP/Payroll Specialist

Endeavor Bank
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Consistently processed company semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees through ADP with quick books timekeeping system
  • Prepared and delivered reports such as: PTO accruals, Benefits, and Payroll reports
  • Proactively monitor payroll entries on the general ledger to ensure a $0 balance at the end of each run
  • Processed new hire onboarding, terminations, promotions and employee personnel changes
  • Maintained employee official personnel folders in established filing system
  • Ensure vendor invoices are processed and maintain up-to-date system
  • Open and assign new vendor accounts, coordinate approval processes of all accounts payable invoices
  • Prepare vendor checks, maintaining detailed records of all transactions in Excel
  • Communicate extensively with upper management and vendors on payments, invoice errors, and any account questions.
  • Processed semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Maintained detailed records of transactions and communicated with management and vendors.
  • Prepared vendor checks and managed accounts payables using Excel.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.

Payroll Account Manager

Oasis Outsourcing
09.2016 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of payroll operations policies to ensure that the company is in compliance with all state and federal laws
  • Worked to resolve payroll issues and followed up to ensure that corrections were made in a timely manner meeting all deadlines
  • Maintaining a long-term relationship with clients by establishing effective communication between the client and organization
  • Manage the performance of direct reports by defining responsibilities, establishing performance objectives and providing feedback and guidance
  • Ensured effective controls are in place for accurate calculations and timely disbursement of payroll, related taxes and deductions and filing required reports.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.

Lead Teller

Wells Fargo
12.2014 - 09.2016
  • Reviewed and corrected timesheets utilizing Time & Labor reports, which resulted in 20% reduction in overpayment
  • Process standard teller transactions including servicing client accounts, accepting loan payments managing safe deposit box payments, cashing checks, balancing cash drawers, correcting discrepancies
  • Collected payroll data for alternating bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles
  • Receive and implement innovative marketing principles and promotional sales events for commercial projects to further support financial growth
  • Provided approvals accordance with bank's policies and procedures when needed to complete certain transactions
  • Coached team members on identifying sales opportunities and refer customers to appropriate Store employees or Internal Business Partners to achieve both store and individual sales revenue goals.

Bookkeeper/Receptionist

Coronado Delivery
11.2013 - 11.2015
  • Responsible for auditing payroll data each month and submitting quarterly reports to management
  • Maintain accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper
  • Process bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence
  • Analyze cost control and provide timely financial to support corporate goal
  • Established and balanced a variety of accounts by means of manual and automated systems
  • Process payroll, electronic deposits, and employee pay adjustments.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Mount Miguel High School
06.2014

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Filing
  • Software Knowledge
  • Bookkeeping
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Administration
  • Training & development
  • Microsoft Excel
  • General Ledger
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Accounts Payable
  • ADP
  • Microsoft Office
  • HRIS
  • Employee orientation
  • Onboarding and Orientation

Timeline

HR Generalist

Endeavor Bank
12.2021 - Current

AP/Payroll Specialist

Endeavor Bank
04.2021 - 12.2021

Payroll Account Manager

Oasis Outsourcing
09.2016 - 04.2021

Lead Teller

Wells Fargo
12.2014 - 09.2016

Bookkeeper/Receptionist

Coronado Delivery
11.2013 - 11.2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Grossmont College

High School Diploma -

Mount Miguel High School
Janette Castro