Senior Accountant
Resume:
Bobbi J Lopez
Aurora, CO ****4
Education:
CPA Candidate
DeVry University
• B.S. in Business Administration concentration in Finance - Graduated 2006
Professional Certifications:
Certified Sarbanes Oxley Expert
Work Experience:
Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. Nov 07 - Current
Account Manager
Responsible for over $1 Million of bond management. I work very closely with client’s staff concerning investment practices, debt structures and accounting requirements to ensure compliance with Treasury Regulations, with a focus on minimizing costly rebate liabilities. I assist clients to improve existing financial record keeping methods as well as to implement anti-fraud measures. Determine IRS filing deadlines, extensions, and election requirements. I have the ability to read, interpret, and implement Treasury Regulations. I'm responsible for the accurate and timely collection of bond documents from bond counsel, as well as the collection of data from clients which include Cities, Counties, School Districts & Utility Districts. Responsible for communication with Controllers, Finance Directors, Bookkeepers and other accounting staff. Use forensic accounting to track project funds until spent. Use a wide range of allocation methods to determine which funds have been spent. Created spreadsheet to track many different sources of funds through multiple accounts for a time period up to 22 years. Responsible for maintaining files for each bond issue for each client.
First Data Corporation Jul 07 – Nov 07
AML Compliance Analyst / OFAC & International Sanctions
I was responsible for researching all OFAC (Office of Foreign Asset Control) matches to determine if it is true match to OFAC’s SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) list. I made decisions based on information from many different databases. I also used the Internet and people searches such as LexisNexis to determine if individuals are the same as the one on OFAC’s SDN list. I compared information such as date of birth, full name, social security number, address history as well as other criteria. Ensured that we were in compliance with federal standards by thoroughly checking each individual and merchant we do business with. Also responsible for making sure we were in compliance with federal trade sanctions, that we were not doing business with a country that is restricted. I was required to meet daily production goals with accuracy. I was also required to check all new “hits” within two days of receipt. Escalate any positive matches to the appropriate person for further research.
Fresno First Bank Dec 05 – Jul 07
Loan Processor / Accounts Payable
I was responsible for documenting all new loans. Communicating with title companies, proofing documentation, making payments and disbursements, print/mail billing notices, greeting customers, creating new forms, pulling credit reports, ordering flood certifications and tax service. I directly assisted the Chief Credit Officer in gathering statistical data, I created reports, spreadsheets, board reports, and assisted in a variety of problem solving projects. I analyzed financial statements for new loan clients. I composed letters to customers and business associates. Balanced general ledger accounts and researched if any discrepancies were found. Processed account payable, balanced our account at the Federal Reserve and our wire account at Wells Fargo.
Matrix Capital Bank Sep 02 – Nov 05
TPA Administrator / Wire Room Operator
My duties included inputting outgoing wires in a timely manner, fixing posting errors, reviewing OFAC matches, printing and filing potential OFAC matches, sending service messages to other financial institutions, wire research, returning unidentified wires. I printed recaps upon request from Customer Service Representative. I printed reports throughout the day, I also printed end of day reports that get distributed to individuals within the department. My TPA Administrator functions included sorting checks, adding and balancing each group of checks, finding errors. Also included running the proof machine and end of day work.
Training: Wire Operations, ATM/Debit Card
WestStar Bank Oct 00 – Jul 02
Personal Banker
I was in charge of opening/closing accounts, helping customers with their accounts, solving problems, answering phones, opening/locking up the bank, and setting the alarm at the end of the day. I was also in charge of overdrawn accounts and getting the overdraft brought current as soon as possible. Daily communication with clients that were having trouble with their account.
Training: New Accounts, Customer Service, IRA
Teller
Effectively managed and resolved all customer requests and complaints. Explained bank policies to all new and existing customers. Processed customer transactions: deposits and withdrawals at individual and commercial levels. Preformed audits on vault, cash drawers, branch accounts. Balanced cash drawer and vault at the end of the day.
Professional Memberships:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Management Accountants
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Professionals Association
Skills Summary:
Office: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations, Forecasting and Budgeting, General Ledgers, Journal Entries, Sarbanes Oxley, OFAC, Customer Service
Technical: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 10-key by touch.
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