• Master of Science in Accounting, Dominican University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Russian Philology, University of Szczecin
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch

Ilona Prajsnar

Accountant and Payroll Specialist

Education

Master of Science in Accounting, Dominican University Bachelor of Arts in Russian Philology, University of Szczecin

Key Expertise

  • End-to-end U.S. multi-state payroll processing and reconciliation
  • Payroll tax compliance, reporting, and audit support
  • Payroll-to-GL reconciliations and journal entries
  • Payroll system implementation and data accuracy initiatives
  • Month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Benefits administration (Health, HSA, 401(k), FSA, Life & Disability)
  • Accounting operations: AP/AR, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, cash flow support
  • Software proficiency: Workday HCM (training), Gusto, TriNet, QuickBooks, Sage100, Bill.com, Google Workspace
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, data validation)
  • Strong communication, confidentiality, and employee support

Profile

Ilona is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) with over five years of experience managing multi-state U.S. payroll, accounts payable, and compliance operations within dynamic, multi-entity environments. She has a proven track record of ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance while supporting employees across multiple jurisdictions. Her expertise includes semi-monthly payroll processing, tax reporting, benefits administration, and vendor payments, supported by foundational training in Canadian payroll compliance through the National Payroll Institute. Ilona is known for her meticulous attention to detail, commitment to process improvement, and collaborative approach, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and trust across Finance and HR teams.

Service Areas