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Johnna S. Jackson

Madera,CA

Summary

Experienced Payroll Administrator with a proven track record in efficiently managing payroll for a large workforce of up to 210 employees per weekly pay period. Skilled in reviewing and correcting records, processing payments, and ensuring accurate funding of accounts. With over 16 years of progressive experience in this field, seeking a new permanent role to apply expertise and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Payroll Specialist

Hire Up Staffing Services
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Ensure that all payroll hours, wages and payroll related issues were entered and processed correctly, to ensure employees were paid correctly.
  • Uploaded time records into Paylocity and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information into Paylocity for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

A/P Payroll Clerk

Appleone
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Reviewed, Matched, Coded and processed all invoices for payment into the GEACC Accounting system
  • Processed payroll for Union and Non-Union employees, processed all company Purchase orders
  • Phone and front desk duties, reconciliation of all fuel, home improvement and credit card charges monthly
  • Field all service calls and service requests to appropriate service techs

Production & Manufacturing Associate

TESLA,Corp
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed standardized work, in order to follow and process written and oral instructions and sequences at a rapid pace repetitive for the production of the Tesla Model S and Model 3 electric vehicle
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas

Payroll/Benefits

Robert Half & Associates
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted with payroll/ benefits: performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database on a bi-weekly period
  • Accurately and timely data entry of all payroll and benefits for assigned client company
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding
  • Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations

Inventory and Quality Control

Robert Half & Associates
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
  • Performed Inventory & Quality Control for a Arts & Crafts Manufacturer
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues

Payroll/Accounting Administrator

Renaissance School, Ascot Staffing
05.2007 - 03.2008
  • Payroll processing and benefits administration for employee; set up of the main accounting system for private Montessori school – payables, receivables, invoicing and general bookkeeping duties
  • Accounts Payable responsibilities included invoicing, purchase orders, vendor management and reconciliation of all A/P functions
  • Enter and review if invoices for payment, also to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered

Bookkeeper

Kelly Services
04.2005 - 05.2007
  • Data entry payroll processing for client companies
  • Accounts Payable: verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances

Office Manager

The Crane Company-Out of Business
02.2004 - 10.2004
  • Performed all accounting functions including A/P, A/R, banking and reconciliation, and administrative duties for small 1 person office
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms

Lead Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator

LBM, Inc
05.2001 - 11.2002
  • Supervision of 3 accounting clerks
  • Audit and processing along with cross checking of accounting clerks work in progress
  • Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review
  • Entered job costing data from payroll records and supported payroll administration process
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month

Accounting/Benefits Administrator

Lewis Consulting Group
02.2001 - 11.2001
  • Audit and processing of Full Cycle Accounts Payable for 4 rest home facilities
  • Benefit Administration for 210 union and non union employees, working with vendors, providers and staff to maintain strong portfolio of insurance and retirement options
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options
  • Bi-weekly payroll auditing

Human Resources/Benefits Administrator

The Jewish Community Federation
03.2000 - 10.2000
  • Bi-monthly payroll and auditing of payroll cycle
  • Employee orientation presentation in group and one-in-one settings
  • Update and maintain all employee payroll and benefits records through HRMS
  • Accurately and timely data entry and maintenance of active/new hire/re-hire and terminated employees

Senior Payroll Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
01.1996 - 07.2000
  • Processed Payroll for approximately, 175 bargaining unit and non bargaining unit employees, outside and in-house employees.
  • Timely resolution of any payroll issues.
  • Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
  • Included inter and intra state employees
  • Reported directly to Engineering, Service Planning and Gas Supervisors

Education

Merritt College/Hayward State-No Degree Obtained

Skills

  • Type 55 wpm
  • Strong MS Office Suite
  • ADP
  • Quickbooks
  • Paylocity
  • MAS 90/ Sage
  • Payables
  • Coding
  • Certified Payroll Processing
  • Full Cycle A/P
  • Automated and Manual Check Processing
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation

Timeline

Certified Payroll Specialist

Hire Up Staffing Services
07.2024 - Current

A/P Payroll Clerk

Appleone
11.2022 - 05.2023

Production & Manufacturing Associate

TESLA,Corp
09.2019 - 03.2020

Payroll/Benefits

Robert Half & Associates
10.2015 - 12.2015

Inventory and Quality Control

Robert Half & Associates
10.2013 - 12.2013

Payroll/Accounting Administrator

Renaissance School, Ascot Staffing
05.2007 - 03.2008

Bookkeeper

Kelly Services
04.2005 - 05.2007

Office Manager

The Crane Company-Out of Business
02.2004 - 10.2004

Lead Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator

LBM, Inc
05.2001 - 11.2002

Accounting/Benefits Administrator

Lewis Consulting Group
02.2001 - 11.2001

Human Resources/Benefits Administrator

The Jewish Community Federation
03.2000 - 10.2000

Senior Payroll Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
01.1996 - 07.2000

Merritt College/Hayward State-No Degree Obtained
Johnna S. Jackson