Ruben S. Felix

*** ****** ***, **********, ** ***70 Tel: 718-***-**** E-mail: ad4fmv@r.postjobfree.com Result oriented, analytical thinker leader, experienced in managing multiple priorities in a fast-pace environment and under aggressive deadlines. Proficient in financial and regulatory reporting, accounts payables/receivables and audit coordination. Well versed in the coordination of efforts with senior management to achieve near and long-term financial results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quontic Bank, Astoria, NY November 2008- 2024

AVP Senior Accounting - January 2017- February 2024 Responsible for improving the Bank’s general ledger system and enhancing internal controls by utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, current tax laws and regulatory guidelines. Other duties include assisting in the preparation of financial and regulatory reports, completing reconciliations and other related analysis.

• Create, manage and provide various financial and regulatory reports including FDIC Call Report

• Liaise with external vendors to troubleshoot discrepancies with software reconciliations and testing of new system upgrades

• Deep understanding of Banktel and FIS/Horizon systems including completing training courses to stay current on new system enhancements

• Prepare and review daily and monthly account reconciliations of investment securities, Federal Reserve positions and correspondent bank accounts including ACH and ATM settlements

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll and other daily accounting activity

• Responsible for daily monitoring of account balancing reports and reconciliation of GL non-posted items

• Liaise with other areas of the business for prompt resolution of suspense balances

• Assist internal and external auditors with periodic audits

• Inspect all accounts payable invoices and corresponding check requests and provide authorized signature

• Responsible for tracking and reviewing all expense payment requests for all employees

• Work closely with management on identifying process improvements and updating policies and procedures

• Manage a team of two employees

• General knowledge of GAAP and general accounting standards Senior Accounting Specialist- June 2010- January 2017 Assisted Management in ensuring the smooth operation of the department by performing a variety of finance, accounting and related duties including overseeing accounts payable.

• Supervised Accounts Payable and fixed assets reconciliations

• Supervised the daily Fed position and overnight investments

• Assisted management in completing monthly and regulatory reporting by stipulated deadlines

• Performed research of aged GL and suspense balances Accounting Specialist – November 2008- June 2010

• Performed Accounts Payable including record keeping for board compensation and 1099s

• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of official checks, money orders and expense checks

• Completed daily bank reconciliation and corresponding journal entries+ Dime Savings Bank, Jackson Heights, NY October 2003- June 2008 Relationship Banker/ Supervisor

Part of a team responsible for providing financial services and handling clients’ relationships while ensuring accurate handling of daily transactions.

• Responsible for accurate daily cash control and count of over $500,000

• Handled balances of high-volume withdrawal and deposit receipts

• Kept track of ATM transactions including end of day reconciliations

• Maintained all security and administrative procedures necessary for handling funds

• Performed daily update of accounts on customer information and transactions

• Provided customers with accurate information about banking products offered

• Managed staff to follow the bank’s customer service standards

• Responsible for daily monitoring of CTR processing and accuracy of Monetary Instrument Log (MIL)

• Performed monthly surprise cash audits

Bottle King, Wayne, NJ August 1998- May 2003

Assistant Manager

In charge of the daily operations of the store including inventory management, purchasing and sales.

• Insured the accuracy of payment to vendors using the accounts payable list

• Ordered and maintained inventories on products in stock

• Provided complete and accurate figures to General Manager by stipulated timelines

• Attended seminars to educate employees on wine products EDUCATION

CUNY LaGuardia Community College, New York

Associates in Business Administration- 2009

CUNY Queens College, New York

Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, 2019 SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various in-house applications (FIS, Banktel, Bankway/Horizon)

Languages: Fluent in Spanish.

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