Regla Soto
Dorchester, MA ***** 617-***-**** *********@*****.***
ACCOUNTING / CUSTOMER SERVICE / COMMUNICATION
Profile Overview
Results-driven professional with progressive experience, and a proven capacity to support accounting and finance operations including planning, analysis, reporting, governance, compliance, client relations and controls. Track record of partnering on internal teams to develop and deliver financial initiatives in support of client strategies. Recognized as a problem solver focused on executing accounting operations and driving solution management. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Education
BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Charlestown, MA NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF FINANCE, Boston, MA
A.A Candidate in Liberal Arts Banking Foundation Certificate
Core Competencies:
Finance Operations
Fund Accounting
Reporting
Research & Analysis
Accounting & Audits
General Ledger
Financial Controls
Financial Services
Business Processes
Solution Management
Client Services
Banking Industry
Professional Experience
STATE STREET CORPORATION, Quincy, MA 2005 – 2007 2010 – Present
Fund Accountant
Provide fund accounting support for a global financial services firm with $11 billion in revenue and $2.5 trillion assets under management.
Oversee the seamless processing of income, expenses and security transactions to the general ledger accounts; monitor and ensure compliance with State Street’s accounting and financial policies, practices and procedures
Manage the development, validation and distribution of a suite of financial statements including monthly pricing reports
Reconcile cash and fund share transactions, and ensure the rapid resolution of discrepancies with transfer agent's and custodian's records
Maintain monthly supporting schedules for all outstanding items, as well as other records required for fund audits
Initiate cash transfers, foreign exchanges, book trades, check disbursements and federal wire transfers
BROOKLINE SAVINGS BANK, Brookline, MA 2002
ATM Clerk
Responsible for ATM operations for a leading bank with a full range of financial services for individuals and businesses.
Managed the handling of all aspects of ATM operations including debit order, ATM cards and stop payment
Worked with management to streamline processes in order to improve quality and strengthen internal controls
Issued new and replacement cards to customer in response to lost and stolen cards
EAGLE BANK, Boston, MA 1999 - 2001
Customer Service Representative
Provided front line product sales support to customers, including opening and upgrading checking and savings accounts for a bank with $281 million in revenue and $6 billion in total assets.
Supported branch in reaching business development objectives through the promotion of selling products and services
Cultivated relationships with key customers and maintained executive level service through strong communication skills and extensive knowledge of services, products, industry trends and marketplace
Ensured consistent compliance with all state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word & Outlook Windows 7 Bloomberg System