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Work History
Education
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Karen Nguyen

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Dynamic Payroll Specialist with extensive experience at Alliance Solutions Group, adept at multi-state payroll processing and data accuracy. Recognized for reducing payroll errors through meticulous audits and effective communication. Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, demonstrating strong attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Present and professional and positive company image at all times.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Alliance Solutions Group
09.2022 - Current
  • Processed weekly payroll for multiples States with over 700 employees.
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Generated invoices and generated third party billing invoices.
  • Assisted Accounts Payable Dept with third party payments.

Accounting Specialist

Helpmates Staffing Services
2007 - 2022
  • Processed weekly payroll for all branches with over 700 employees.
  • Evaluated time cards and verified any wage garnishments.
  • Calculated hours for general payroll as well as incentives/sick pays.
  • Performed all data entry of information.
  • Printed and audited payroll prior to distribution.
  • Accountable for processing all special issue checks on an as needed basis.
  • Made adjustments and corrections and printed a variety of additional reports.
  • Maintained an extensive filing system of both reports and payroll documentation.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
  • Generated invoices and generated third party billing invoices .
  • Managed all requests for employment verifications, wage garnishments and any benefits audits.
  • Contacted branches to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Handled data entry, processed, printed checks for Accounts Payable.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Trained new employees on company procedures.
  • Back up for Accounts Receivable Department for audited cash receipts and handled data entry.


Payroll Coordinator

Mosaic Management Services, Inc (Formerly Talbert Medical Group)
2005 - 2007

Responsibilities include handling the regular bi-weekly processing of payroll for 800 employees on 11 different centers throughout California. Complete the accurate and efficient evaluation/review of the hourly information to ensure it matches correctly with Timeclock system. Manage all vacation, special issue checks and any garnishments or other required changes/additions. Conduct data entry of all information and complete each payroll within strict timelines. Audit payroll reports and make any adjustments as needed. Back-up payroll documentation. Assist in various areas as needed.

Education

No Degree -

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA

No Degree -

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Time sheet review
  • Payroll administration
  • Proficient in Bull Horn and Avionte
  • Billing
  • Employee file maintenance
  • Data imports
  • Payroll documentation
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Timecard management
  • Client billing
  • ADP workforce now

Accomplishments

    Was promoted from Payroll Associate to Accounting Special at Helpmates.

Languages

Vietnamese
Full Professional

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Alliance Solutions Group
09.2022 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Helpmates Staffing Services
2007 - 2022

Payroll Coordinator

Mosaic Management Services, Inc (Formerly Talbert Medical Group)
2005 - 2007

No Degree -

Irvine Valley College

No Degree -

Orange Coast College
Karen Nguyen