Raquel Soto 914-***-****
White Plains, NY ***** ********@*******.***
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed excellent analytical and problem solving
skills, ability to handle priority and highly confidential information.
Adept at interacting with colleagues, vendors & clients.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Bookkeeper -
2013-present
A/P,A/R, Biweekly Payroll, Sales Commissions,EFTPS Tax Pmts.,401 K
remittance, monthly write-up
Shalik Morris & Co., LLP - Accounting Associate
2005 to 2012
formerly known as Richard Baccari & Co.
. Provide outsource accounting services to The Business Council of
Westchester as well as other clients throughout Westchester.
. Responsibilities include data entry of receivables, payables, bank
reconciliations and monthly financial statements including journal
entries. Preparation of monthly P &L and Balance sheet with
comparisons to budget and YTD. Weekly, bi-weekly, & semi mo. payroll,
monthly write-ups &preparation of quarterly payroll tax returns and
sales tax returns.
. 401K & Flex spending calculations & timely transmissions to plan
administrators.
. Proficient in QuickBooks, ADP & Intuit Payroll, MS Office, Excel, CFS
Tax Tools, ACT
. year-end W-2's and 1099 forms to clients & state and federal agencies
Lawrence Properties, New York, NY -Property Manager 1993 to 2000
. Responsible for the management of 28 residential /commercial
properties throughout Manhattan.
. Knowledge of rent control/rent stabilization guidelines as well as co-
op & condo requirements.
. Reviewed & approved all lease renewals within the 120-150 day
guideline.
. Supervised and regularly evaluated all building personnel.
. Monitored rent-roll, including screening potential tenants in
compliance with LIHD regulations. Supervised compliance of HUD & DHCR
rent increase filings.
. Responsible for legal obligations, including court appearances, acting
as owner's agent.
. Worked directly with property owners & Board of Directors to prepare
budget & discuss financial and general building concerns.
. Liaised between contractors and engineers in completing large projects
such as apartment renovations, roof and boiler replacements, and all
building repairs in compliance with all NYC agencies, including
Landmarks preservation.
EDUCATION: Manhattan Community College (BMCC), New York, NY
Associate of Applied Science Accounting Degree
New York University School of Cont. Education, New York, NY
Real Estate Management Program
NYS Real Estate License. Fluent in
Spanish [pic]