Janis Nelson
About Janis Nelson
Janis Nelson is a Senior Payroll Administrator with over 30 years of experience in the accounting field. Currently employed at Gopher Resource, she specializes in payroll processing and tax record maintenance across multiple states.
Work at Gopher Resource
Janis Nelson has been employed at Gopher Resource as a Senior Payroll Administrator since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for processing biweekly payrolls and maintaining employee tax records for multi-state and local taxes across nearly all 50 states. Her position involves managing payroll operations efficiently and ensuring compliance with various tax regulations.
Previous Experience in Payroll Administration
Prior to her current role, Janis Nelson worked as a Payroll Administrator at Volunteers of America from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she handled payroll functions and contributed to the financial operations of the organization. Before that, she spent nine years at M. A. Mortenson Company as a CPP, Sr Payroll Tax Specialist, where she focused on payroll tax compliance and related financial responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Janis Nelson studied Accounting at both the University of Phoenix and Harper College. She has over 30 years of experience in the accounting field, with a comprehensive background that includes full cycle accounts payable and receivable, billing, job costing, and financial reporting through trial balance. Her expertise extends to handling sales/use tax returns and escheat reporting.
Background in Accounting Management
Janis Nelson served as an Accounting Manager at Intersections Insurance Services Inc from 1998 to 2007. In this role, she managed financial operations and contributed to the overall accounting functions of the organization. Her extensive experience includes assisting with new system implementations and performing general ledger variance analysis.
Financial Project Management
Throughout her career, Janis Nelson has managed various financial projects, including credit card billing. Her broad range of responsibilities has equipped her with a diverse skill set in accounting and payroll administration, making her a valuable asset in her current and previous roles.