Jessica Gossett
Beaverton
Summary
Experienced payroll and accounting professional with skills in bank reconciliation, general accounting, and office management. Proven track record in ensuring compliance, managing payroll for large employee bases, and collaborating with various departments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll/General Accountant
Houston's Inc.
Wilsonville
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Reconciled bank statements with company records regularly.
- Assisted in budget preparation and variance analysis effectively.
- Processed payroll and maintained employee records diligently.
- Collaborated with auditors during financial review periods smoothly.
- Utilized accounting software for transaction entries and reporting.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and company policies consistently.
Payroll Specialist
Voodoo Doughnuts
Portland
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Weekly/bi-weekly payroll, garnishments, unemployment claims and reports for meeting slides.
- Utilizing ADP to create paychecks for over 350+ employees.
- Interacting with employees and potential employees about pay, taxes, sick time, etc.
- Confirming worker comp claim hours and wages.
Waitress/Cocktail/Banquets
Rock Bottom Brewery
Portland
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Selling and promoting in-house brewed beer.
- Provided great customer service in a high-paced environment.
- Worked during Happy Hour rushes with minimum staff.
Payroll Specialist/Biller
Maxim Healthcare Services
Portland
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring precise processing and resolving tax inquiries.
- Implemented dual-system timecard entry, boosting efficiency and reducing errors.
- Conducted orientations to educate employees on payroll, minimizing issues.
- Handled billing for multi-state funding, ensuring compliance and timely payments.
- Streamlined billing procedures for diverse funding sources and insurances, reducing payment delays and ensuring compliance across multiple states.
- Conducted regular employee orientations on payroll processes, fostering clear communication and significantly reducing payroll-related inquiries.
- Managed complex tax and compensation inquiries, providing prompt, accurate information to employees on pay, taxes, and benefits.
- Optimized payroll processes for 300+ employees, enhancing accuracy and efficiency while addressing complex tax and compensation inquiries.
Education
Journalism - Communications
College of Southern Nevada
HENDERSON, NV03.2012
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Office Management
- Attention to detail
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Compliance
- Employee Database Management
- Auditing
- Customer Service
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll/General Accountant
Houston's Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2025
Payroll Specialist
Voodoo Doughnuts
12.2019 - 03.2022
Waitress/Cocktail/Banquets
Rock Bottom Brewery
07.2018 - 10.2019
Payroll Specialist/Biller
Maxim Healthcare Services
04.2016 - 10.2018
Journalism - Communications
College of Southern Nevada