Customer Service Human Resources

Maria Pascual

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Summary

Dedicated, highly skilled accounting professional with over ten year years of progressively responsible experience, including eighteen years supporting cost accounting, expense accounting, payroll and securities functions, accounts receivable and payable, reporting, auditing, extensive experience doing full financial statement audits and reviews.

Highlights

• Lawson System (Manual/Recurring Entries, Interface) • PeopleSoft (HR, Benefits, Payroll)

• Accounting Process Automation • Crystal reports

• US GAAP principles • Planning and Control System

• Cost accounting • MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Labor Distribution System • Financial reporting

Experience

Accountant

October 2010 to April 2012

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Conducted invoices review to ensure compliance with PACS requirements. Reviewed Post Retirement (FAS106), Post Employment (FAS112), Other Accumulated Income balances and send detail transactions reports to HR-Total Rewards. Assisted with mock Trial balance and year-end adjusted Trial balance (ATB) activities in order to ensure accurate financial reporting with Financial Accounting. Assisted supervisor in projects and staff for various operations. Ensured the accuracy of financial statements for payroll, benefits and accruals. Maintained effective internal controls and ensured that documentation meets audit standards. Assisted with year-end COSO activities in order to ensure compliance with system guidelines. Processed recurring Lawson entries, IAS/CCWU and Lawson General Ledger daily closings. Assisted Account Payable unit in verifying, approving and data linking employees' travel and non-travel invoices in Travel Net. Assisted Accounts Payable unit in verifying, approving and data linking employees' travel and non travel invoices in Travel Net. Assisted Accounts Payable unit in verifying and approving manual invoices of various vendors in Lawson system. Assisted Accounts Payable unit in setting-up and updating employees' profiles and vendors' profiles in Lawson system. Processed daily AP invoices and weekly check runs (checks, ACH, wires). Maintained accurate AP records and files to ensure compliance. Worked closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate GL coding and proper proof of receipts. Reconciled AP with vendor AR statement to ensure the proper AP records. Ensured accurate and timely AP invoices and payments are processed and made to our vendors. Responsible for accurate and timely execution of monthly AP close. Reconciled AP and accrued liability accounts and reviewed the accuracy of operating expenses coding. Ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Project Analyst

August 2008 to October 2010

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Processed monthly costing of direct expense, support and overhead in PACSWeb. Processed monthly reimbursement of expenses under fiscal agency arrangement with the U.S. Treasury, government departments and other various agencies. Conducted invoices review to ensure compliance with PACS requirements. Reviewed Post Retirement (FAS106), Post Employment (FAS112), Other Accumulated Income balances and send detail transactions reports to HR-Total Rewards. Assisted with mock Trial balance and year-end adjusted Trial balance (ATB) activities in order to ensure accurate financial reporting with Financial Accounting. Assisted supervisor in projects and staff for various operations.

Payroll Analyst III

July 2005 to July 2008

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Contributed to the enhanced effectiveness, accuracy and efficiency of the unit's business processes. Assisted in the training and cross training of staff, and provided support for both peers and management. Served as primary

analyst for the posting of PACSWeb batches, and ensured accuracy of data. Conducted invoices review to ensure compliance with PACS requirements. Assisted with implementation of department's new ABC system and provided quality control. Ensured the accuracy of financial statements for payroll, benefits and accruals. Maintained effective internal controls and ensured that documentation meets audit standards. Assisted with year-end COSO activities in order to ensure compliance with system guidelines. Processed recurring Lawson entries, IAS/CCWU and Lawson General Ledger daily closings, and check reconciliations.

Payroll Analyst III

May 2004 to June 2005

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Conducted all facets of Payroll and Benefits accounting, along with IAS closings and Lawson entries. Consolidated Richmond and San Francisco operations in PeopleSoft, including testing of interfaces. Trained on-site staff in payroll and benefits accounting; trained data entry staff in Portland, Oregon. Ensured adherence to established policies, procedures, deadlines and quality standards.

Human Resources Analyst II

January 1999 to April 2004

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Ensured the timely and accurate processing of regular/off-cycle checks using PeopleSoft Payroll System. Balanced payroll totals, prepare IAS G/L batch headers, and monitor DLDS processing for transmission. Worked closely with HR automation group to facilitate migration of PeopleSoft to Kansas City office. Tested and implemented automated payroll processes, including tax conversion and hourly conversion. Processed direct deposit set-up/changes, manual checks, UCD adjustments, and Fed./State tax changes. Balanced timesheets, created procedures for payroll transactions, and supported Thrift Plan processing. Monitored the un-reconciled report and other payroll reports; provide analytical support for automation.

Human Resources Analyst I

October 1993 to December 1998

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Supported payroll function through processing of medical/dental insurance reconciliations and payments. Provided analytical support for department automation projects; prepared various ad hoc reports. Performed Savings Bond processing, and served as backup to Thrift Plan processing.

Securities Services Clerk

January 1989 to October 1993

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco, California

Processed Treasury Auctions (Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds); balanced and monitored system reports. Assisted with multiple bonds processing, as well as Letters of Credit. Provided expert advice on handling of public and depository institution securities purchases. Assisted the Customer Service Specialist, and resolved complex issues with the Treasury.

Financial Services Counselor

August 1984 to January 1989

FIRST NATIONWIDE BANK (now CITIBANK) – San Bruno, California

Opened new accounts for new/established customers; and assisted them regarding banking and finance. Processed deposits, withdrawals and other consumer transactions; balanced Automated Teller Machine.

Education

Centro Escolar University Mar 1983

Manila Philippines

Bachelor in Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting

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