Maria Vasquez-Marquez
**** ******** ****, ******, ** 48130
Phone: 734-***-****
Email: *****.*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI – November 2010 - Present
Accounting Clerk Senior – Responsibilities include: Ensuring the integrity of the University’s financial records and accounting control over the custody, reporting, transaction processing and valuation for the various University of Michigan investment accounts, portfolios and pool, by performing all responsibilities timely and accurately; Managing the reconciliation and reporting responsibilities associated with the Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) accounts; Managing the monthly Verify reports and related documentation, Assist in the preparation of monthly Long Term Portfolio (LTP) Changes in Net Assets report, Ensuring proper calculation of the Michigan Endowment Return Strategy (MERS) shares held by the CRT’s each month; Assist in calendar year-end tax-related activities; Review/read all incoming emails daily and take appropriate action; Manage the database of partner websites maintained for the University’s partnerships and investment managers by keeping the web addresses, IDs, and passwords as current as possible; and Work on Special Projects as needed in preparation of various reports in connection with the calendar year-end tax-reporting and fiscal year-end external audit. Participate in continuous process improvement efforts utilizing new technology and documenting best practices. Proficient with UM Data Warehouse (Business Objects), Web Now, and My LINC on Wolverine Access.
Dürr Systems, Inc. Plymouth, MI – October 2003 - May 2010
Accounts Receivable Specialist – Responsibilities included: Distribution of AR aging, Weekly meeting with CEO & CFO to discuss constant resolution approach to collect overdue items specifically over 90 day items, Provide risk exposure reports, Calculate bad debt analysis, Key involvement in implementation of SAP software in Accounting Dept., Verification of Receipt of Purchase Orders in order to bill, One-Face-to-The-Customer contact for external and internal customers, collect/distribute PO from PO matrix to the appropriate individuals/divisions, invoice and mail billings to customers on daily basis, audit and reconcile AR and AP Intercompany billings monthly. Uploaded and downloaded ad hoc reports to/from online banking tool to balance and reconcile daily Lock Box deposit payments, cash application, Collections, Credit Card processing, monthly close, primary contact to auditors during year-end process.
Accounts Payable Specialist– Responsibilities included: Accounts payable processing, audit and reimbursement of expenses reports, general ledger accounting, monthly closing, account reconciliations, audit open aging payables, processed 1099s at year-end. Uploaded and downloaded ad hoc reports to/from online banking tool to balance and reconcile daily Lock Box deposit payments. Point of contact for auditors at year-end, maintain monthly spreadsheets, strong math and calculator skills, 10 key, answer vendor calls, and work well with others with minimal supervision.
Dürr Environmental, Inc. Wixom, MI – February 1998 - September 2003
Payroll and Benefits Coordinator – Responsibilities included: Full knowledge of company’s benefits and compensation package, employee recruitment and retention, new-hire selection processing, maintained employee database and filing system, staff development, HR policies development and ensured legal compliance, prepared paperwork to hire, terminate or change appointment of employees, practiced employment law, FLMA/ADA/EEO/WC, filed I-9 forms, prepared monthly reporting of 401k contributions to Fidelity, prepared pension letters and severance payouts to former employees, prepared monthly insurance payments. Uploaded and downloaded ad hoc reports to/from online banking tool to balance and reconcile daily Lock Box deposit payments. Processed in-house payroll for 350+ employees including shop employees in local union with fringe benefits and processed union dues appropriately, timesheet entry, reconciled, prepared and paid each of multiple monthly and quarterly federal, state and city taxes, year-end processing, prepared W2, bank reconciliation, general office work, 10 key.
Accountemps-Engelhard Corp., South Lyon, MI – September 1997 - February 1998
Accounts Payable Clerk – Responsibilities included: Accounts payable processing, reimbursement of expense reports, shop payroll, filing, telephone communications, handled inter-office mail, 10 key, data entry and light typing.
Young Systems Corp., Cerritos, CA – April 1997 - July 1997
Bookkeeper – Responsibilities included: General ledger accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly closing, financial reporting, maintained audit schedules, 10 key, data entry and light typing.
McDonald’s, (two locations) Cerritos and Artesia, CA – June 1994 - November 1995
Shift Manager – Responsibilities included: 100% Customer service, cash reconciliation, cash register operator, inventory control, shift planning, decision making, and supervised crew of 10 employees at a time.
EDUCATION
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Associate’s degree in Accounting 2015
2014 Individual & Corporate Tax (H&R Block software)
2011 Peachtree
2011 Quick Books
2010 Microsoft Excel
South Regional Occupational Program, Cerritos, CA
Certificate of Accounting Level 1
Certificate of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Certificate of Accounting – Computer Applications
Certificate of Payroll Accounting
Cypress College, Cypress, CA
General Education – August 1994 – May 1996
Coursework included general classes to decide on major
Artesia High School, Lakewood, CA
High School Diploma – Sept 1991 – June 1994
Class of 1994
SKILLS
Proficient with all Microsoft Office suites – Excel, Word, Access, Power Point and Money
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Proficient in various Accounting Systems: SAP, AS400, Peachtree, QuickBooks and H&R Block
10 Key (95 wpm)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Accounting Aid Society Tax Volunteer in Detroit
Active with GIVE365 in Ann Arbor
Alpha House
Faith in Action
Soccer Team Manager