KARYNA AYUSO
National Harbor
Summary
Human Resources and Business Operations professional with 20+ years of experience in office management, human resources, recruiting, bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting. Extensive QuickBooks experience including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, budgeting, financial reporting, Profit & Loss statements, tax preparation support, and general ledger activities. Known for improving processes, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting executive leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager / Business Operations Manager
ACA Contracting Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Directed office management, HR, accounting, payroll, and executive administrative functions.
- Managed QuickBooks including AP/AR, invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, budgeting, monthly Profit & Loss reports, and financial reporting.
- Assisted with year-end accounting, tax preparation support, and CPA documentation.
- Led recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance.
- Created employee handbooks, SOPs, proposal packages, and business documentation.
- Reduced operational losses by 22% and contributed approximately $250,000 in annual profit growth.
Payroll Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (Federal Contractor)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Processed federal payroll while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Performed payroll audits, reconciliations, deductions, tax withholding reviews, and benefits updates.
- Partnered with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues.
Human Resources Manager
JM & Sons Electrical Services
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and compliance.
- Supported teams of 20–100 employees and developed onboarding and training programs.
Staffing Coordinator
Labor Finders
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and placed over 100 employees.
- Supported onboarding, payroll, compliance, and client relations.
Project Manager
Nolan Commercial Services
05.2005 - 09.2012
- Managed budgets, procurement, scheduling, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Used QuickBooks and PayChex for payroll processing and accounting.
- Supervised field teams and monitored project profitability.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Public University
02-2027
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PayChex
- ATS Platforms
- HRIS
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project plan development
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (Federal Contractor)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Human Resources Manager
JM & Sons Electrical Services
04.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Project Manager / Business Operations Manager
ACA Contracting Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
Labor Finders
01.2019 - 03.2021
Project Manager
Nolan Commercial Services
05.2005 - 09.2012
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Public University
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Human Resources
- Office Management
- Business Operations
- Recruiting
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding
- Payroll
- Benefits
- QuickBooks (20+ Years)
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Profit & Loss Reporting
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation Support
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Compliance
- Executive Support
- Microsoft Office
- PayChex
- ATS Systems
- Process Improvement
ADDITIONAL
- Army Veteran
- Federal Payroll Experience
- Open to Remote, Hybrid, and On-Site Opportunities