Payroll Clerk Resume Example

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Richard Bourguignon

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Profile

Data-driven and dedicated Payroll Clerk with an Accounting & Finance degree from a world-famous university and strong attention to detail and accuracy. Adept at assisting in the payroll management and performing various clerical tasks. Certified Payroll Professional with a strong determination to achieve excellent results and perform great work. Possess extraordinary time management abilities and extensive knowledge of multiple payroll software programs.

Work experience

07/2017 - 07/2019, Payroll Clerk, Daikin Applied, Inc., Fremont, NE, United States

Processed payroll transactions and assisted in the payroll management, ensuring that all policies and procedures were always fully followed.
Organized and maintained payroll department records and files, completed detailed weekly payroll reports, and oversaw all daily payroll operations.
Developed and implemented new procedures and processes in order to reduce unnecessary costs as much as possible - decreased the expenses by 15% within two years.
Performed various administrative duties, hired and coordinated Accounting Interns, and resolved any payroll issues.
Recognized by executives for constantly performing great work.

Education

09/2013 - 05/2017, Accounting & Finance, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States

GPA: 3.98 (Top 5% of the Program)

The 2016 Academic Excellence Award winner

Clubs and Societies: Economics Society, FinTech Society, Marketing Society

09/2009 - 05/2013, High School, Lycee Louis le Grand, Paris, France

Graduated with Distinction (Grade 1 - A/excellent equivalent in all 4 subjects)

The 2013 Best Graduate Award winner

Skills

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll

ADP RUN, Paychex

Paycom, Zenefits

Interpersonal Skills

Accuracy

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Time Management

Volunteering

09/2009 - 05/2013, Class Treasurer, Lycee Louis le Grand, Paris, France

Certificates

07/2017, Certified Payroll Professional, American Payroll Association

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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