Katherine Crasto
Mentor,OH
Summary
Experienced payroll specialist with expertise in managing comprehensive bookkeeping responsibilities and payroll systems. Proficiency in Intuit QuickBooks and adeptness at benefits administration played pivotal roles. Excel in maintaining confidentiality and accuracy, ensuring employee satisfaction through meticulous payroll and benefits management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk & Bookkeeper
Lighthouse Advisers
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with the company owners to ensure proper management of employee benefits and deductions.
- Implemented a new payroll system, leading to more efficient operations.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee payroll information, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, staying updated on changes in tax laws.
- Assisted in the preparation of year-end tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s, for timely distribution to employees.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Managed garnishments and levies in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring proper withholding from employee wages.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations and submitting timely reports.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
Education
Marketing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Intuit quickbooks proficiency
- Payroll software expert
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Benefits administration
- New employee onboarding
- Accounts payable
Timeline
Payroll Clerk & Bookkeeper
Lighthouse Advisers
01.2016 - Current
Marketing
Cleveland State University
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