Accounting Sales

CLARA S. PULIDO, CFE

**-** **** ****** *******, NY 11102 646-***-**** ********@*****.***

COMPLIANCE / ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Experienced professional with experience in accounting, auditing and

compliance. Have had progressive experience. Good understanding of

financial statements and auditing procedures. Able to work in a team

setting structure. Able to meet deadlines, problem solve, and be

resourceful. Dependable, responsible and ethical. Recent Master's Degree

in Accounting.

EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION, New York, NY 2013 - 2015

Compliance Examiner

Conducted examination of members' financial books and records and analyzed

operations to ensure compliance with NFA, CFTC and GAAP rules and

regulations.

. Supported NFA's regulatory program through examinations,

investigations and surveillance of members.

. Investigated complaints to determine if members had violated any rules

and regulations.

. Assessed member firms internal controls and procedures on financial

recordings, trading activity, ethics training, Business Continuity

Plan, and AML.

. Reviewed member firms' development and distribution of documents

provided to the public such as promotional material, offering

memorandum, disclosure documents and account statements.

. Reconciled, footed and agreed internal financial records to

independent third-party sources.

. Analyzed certified financial statements and required periodic

financial filings.

ATTENDED SCHOOL FULL TIME

2011 - 2013

HELP USA, New York, NY 2007 - 2011

Case Manager

. Managed caseload of 20 adults and 40+ children to obtain subsidized or

low income housing through goal-oriented service plans, to overcome

housing obstacles and monitor clients' progress.

. Served as liaison between government and private agencies and clients

to resolve issues on education, housing, social services, health and

counseling.

MARSHALLS, Tampa, FL 2005 - 2007

Stockroom Coordinator

Collaborated with regional managers to oversee annual inventory and

evaluate summary reports.

. Coordinated with supervisors to plan distribution of merchandise from

stockroom to sales floor.

. Implemented best practice policies to maximize efficiency and safety

and minimize costs.

. Supervised six employees, delegating daily assignments and special

projects.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Arroyo Grande, CA 2000 - 2007

Caseworker

. Interpreted and implemented Federal and State regulations when

creating clients' monthly budget and assessed eligibility for

assistance programs.

. Issued timely and accurate benefits to caseload of up to 80 clients

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, San Jose, CA 1998 - 2000

Social Worker

. Submitted timely written court reports to advise on permanency

planning for children in foster care.

. Assessed and arranged healthcare, education, and counseling services

for children in foster care.

LONG ISLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES, Brentwood, NY 1991 - 1998

Bookkeeper

. Self-employed with over 80 clients providing accounting, taxation and

payroll services.

. Completed payroll tax, sales tax forms, W-2's, and W-3's.

. Completed individual, partnership and corporate income tax returns for

small business clients.

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Ronkonkoma, NY 1993 - 1998

Caseworker

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Master of Science, Accounting-CPA candidate, Pace University, Lubin School

of Business, New York, NY, 2012

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, SUNY Maritime College, Bronx,

NY, 1991

Series 3 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint fluent bilingual in Spanish

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