Lydia Resume
Lydia Becerra
307A Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Cell:------------ LydiaB------------ Home:------------
SUMMARY
Accomplished Financial professional with significant years of experience within the Financial Services industry. Extensive expertise in customer service and solid understanding of general ledger, P&L, balance sheet, capital reporting and audit preparation. Strong communication skills and documented success in exceeding customer satisfaction and organization skills. Areas of focus include:
System Conversion Financial Processes Service Quality
Offshore Transition Analytical Reviews Expense Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RPG ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS LLC-Passaic, NJ
*Administrative Assistant November 2016-July 2020
* Assist the president and head of sale with projects and daily administration duties
* Control of sample library, which includes distribution of samples to clients and sales reps.
* Input request for bids into Customer Management System (CRM).
* Update CRM system with estimates, drawings, new accounts and notes.
* Assist project managers with processing change, transmittals, communication, copying for architect & clients; setting up-schedule, deliveries and other related duties.
* Monthly track of Sales Reps Commissions and Promotional Samples send.
* Place Samples Orders for Clients and Sales Reps.
* Handle heavy Email and phone volume with clients.
* Prepare monthly expense report of sales.
* Prepare Commissions, Purchase Orders and change orders of commissions for Sales Representatives.
NORTH POINTE- Hoboken, NJ (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES)
*Payroll Analyst ? 2015 Temp Position March 2015-March 2016
* Track receipt of all checks for overpayments and tax equalizations.
* Review and reconcile Payroll cash management accounts for the Investment Bank and Wealth Management divisions.
* Deposits of TEQ and Refund Checks received in Payroll
* Process stop payments on accounts
* Payroll processing using ADP EV5 (5000+) for domestic & international employees.
* Monthly expense reporting of Payroll by legal entity
* Release of any wires using: Host, Key Link, and JP Morgan Access
* Post confirmation of weekly payrolls
* Work closely with ADP in payroll compliance.
* Weekly Journal Entries
NASH DISTRIBUTORS, Carlstadt, NJ
*Accounts Receivable Clerk ?2014 ? Temp Position July 2014-November 2014
* Balancing out Salesman and Drivers Cash, input in VIP system
* Collect and deposit all checks from drivers and salesman & input into VIP System
* Perform Administrative duties
* Input EFT and Chain Stores in system
* Daily confirmation of total from batch input of deposit slip
* Reconciliation of all prepaid amounts to daily sheet
* Prepare Batch Log and run daily report
NIGITO REALTY, River Edge, NJ
*Assistant Bookkeeper ? 2013- Temp Position August 2013-October 2013
* Processed and paid vendor invoices created checks for vendors. Assist in general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivables. Check Tenants Criminal background and credit on NTN system. Reconcile various vendor accounts.
* Track, process and maintain all spending by creating monthly spend analysis
* Created various vendors spreadsheets with vendor outstanding balances.
* Assisted and prepared bi-weekly payroll in ADP.
* Run various reports in Tenant-Pro system
* Back up Receptionist
LEAFSTONE, Weehawken, NJ (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES) Sept 2011- April 2012
*Record Scanning ? 2011-Temp Position
* Scanned W9, ID and Historical Accounts for clients. Prepare ID?s and W9?s for the day.
* Check for proper account number and client information on forms.
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, Weehawken, NJ
*Financial Analyst/Accountant ? 1989/2011 January 1989 ? April 2011
* Tracked, processed and maintained all spending on Major Expenditure Proposal & Capital Acquisition Projects as well as retrieving proper document approvals.
* Reconciled 198 Construction in Progress accounts, ensure that projects are on compliance within the 10% over budget rate.
* Generate and distribute monthly Projection and Status Reports with year to date variance analysis of spending detail.
* Report Quarterly Statistic of Major Expenditures Proposal (MEP) to Senior Management.
* Prepared and Review quarterly Sarbanes Oxley (SOX 302) reports with Branch Facilities, Home Office and Internal Audit for appropriate sign off.
* Key contact for internal, external, and year end firm audit Acct as key contact with general auditing on projects questions
* Act as Lead role in all phases of SAP project conversion of AVIS system (e.g. parallel test, test cases):
* Manage monthly parallel testing
* Generate, organize and submit reconciliations and reports
* Develop and record test cases in compliance with auditor recommendations and business requirements
* Processed and managed numerous month end reports and daily entries to P&L and balance sheet posting in Global Accounting Systems. Monthly process of invoice tracking for Tax Department
* Daily interaction with Project Managers, and Branches to prepare for monthly account processing and present Projection Report, Project Status Report
* Prepared monthly settlement of P&L to MEP accounts, monthly movement of MEP accounts to Fixed Assets
* Reconciled maintenance and receivables accounts. Processed invoices; maintain registers and journals on orders.
EDUCATION
Hudson Community College, Jersey City, NJ - 1995-1998
*Business Administration
SKILLS
* Working knowledge of the following systems: Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, SAP, GJOW, CAL, GEAR, APPO, FTR, Page Center, Org Chart, PowerPoint, STAR, Tenant Pro, ADP, Quick books, Citrix, Key Link, ADP EV5, CRM
* Languages: Fluent in English & Spanish
Lydia Becerra
307A Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Cell:------------ LydiaB------------ Home:------------
SUMMARY
Accomplished Financial professional with significant years of experience within the Financial Services industry. Extensive expertise in customer service and solid understanding of general ledger, P&L, balance sheet, capital reporting and audit preparation. Strong communication skills and documented success in exceeding customer satisfaction and organization skills. Areas of focus include:
System Conversion Financial Processes Service Quality
Offshore Transition Analytical Reviews Expense Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RPG ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS LLC-Passaic, NJ
*Administrative Assistant November 2016-July 2020
* Assist the president and head of sale with projects and daily administration duties
* Control of sample library, which includes distribution of samples to clients and sales reps.
* Input request for bids into Customer Management System (CRM).
* Update CRM system with estimates, drawings, new accounts and notes.
* Assist project managers with processing change, transmittals, communication, copying for architect & clients; setting up-schedule, deliveries and other related duties.
* Monthly track of Sales Reps Commissions and Promotional Samples send.
* Place Samples Orders for Clients and Sales Reps.
* Handle heavy Email and phone volume with clients.
* Prepare monthly expense report of sales.
* Prepare Commissions, Purchase Orders and change orders of commissions for Sales Representatives.
NORTH POINTE- Hoboken, NJ (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES)
*Payroll Analyst ? 2015 Temp Position March 2015-March 2016
* Track receipt of all checks for overpayments and tax equalizations.
* Review and reconcile Payroll cash management accounts for the Investment Bank and Wealth Management divisions.
* Deposits of TEQ and Refund Checks received in Payroll
* Process stop payments on accounts
* Payroll processing using ADP EV5 (5000+) for domestic & international employees.
* Monthly expense reporting of Payroll by legal entity
* Release of any wires using: Host, Key Link, and JP Morgan Access
* Post confirmation of weekly payrolls
* Work closely with ADP in payroll compliance.
* Weekly Journal Entries
NASH DISTRIBUTORS, Carlstadt, NJ
*Accounts Receivable Clerk ?2014 ? Temp Position July 2014-November 2014
* Balancing out Salesman and Drivers Cash, input in VIP system
* Collect and deposit all checks from drivers and salesman & input into VIP System
* Perform Administrative duties
* Input EFT and Chain Stores in system
* Daily confirmation of total from batch input of deposit slip
* Reconciliation of all prepaid amounts to daily sheet
* Prepare Batch Log and run daily report
NIGITO REALTY, River Edge, NJ
*Assistant Bookkeeper ? 2013- Temp Position August 2013-October 2013
* Processed and paid vendor invoices created checks for vendors. Assist in general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivables. Check Tenants Criminal background and credit on NTN system. Reconcile various vendor accounts.
* Track, process and maintain all spending by creating monthly spend analysis
* Created various vendors spreadsheets with vendor outstanding balances.
* Assisted and prepared bi-weekly payroll in ADP.
* Run various reports in Tenant-Pro system
* Back up Receptionist
LEAFSTONE, Weehawken, NJ (UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES) Sept 2011- April 2012
*Record Scanning ? 2011-Temp Position
* Scanned W9, ID and Historical Accounts for clients. Prepare ID?s and W9?s for the day.
* Check for proper account number and client information on forms.
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, Weehawken, NJ
*Financial Analyst/Accountant ? 1989/2011 January 1989 ? April 2011
* Tracked, processed and maintained all spending on Major Expenditure Proposal & Capital Acquisition Projects as well as retrieving proper document approvals.
* Reconciled 198 Construction in Progress accounts, ensure that projects are on compliance within the 10% over budget rate.
* Generate and distribute monthly Projection and Status Reports with year to date variance analysis of spending detail.
* Report Quarterly Statistic of Major Expenditures Proposal (MEP) to Senior Management.
* Prepared and Review quarterly Sarbanes Oxley (SOX 302) reports with Branch Facilities, Home Office and Internal Audit for appropriate sign off.
* Key contact for internal, external, and year end firm audit Acct as key contact with general auditing on projects questions
* Act as Lead role in all phases of SAP project conversion of AVIS system (e.g. parallel test, test cases):
* Manage monthly parallel testing
* Generate, organize and submit reconciliations and reports
* Develop and record test cases in compliance with auditor recommendations and business requirements
* Processed and managed numerous month end reports and daily entries to P&L and balance sheet posting in Global Accounting Systems. Monthly process of invoice tracking for Tax Department
* Daily interaction with Project Managers, and Branches to prepare for monthly account processing and present Projection Report, Project Status Report
* Prepared monthly settlement of P&L to MEP accounts, monthly movement of MEP accounts to Fixed Assets
* Reconciled maintenance and receivables accounts. Processed invoices; maintain registers and journals on orders.
EDUCATION
Hudson Community College, Jersey City, NJ - 1995-1998
*Business Administration
SKILLS
* Working knowledge of the following systems: Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, SAP, GJOW, CAL, GEAR, APPO, FTR, Page Center, Org Chart, PowerPoint, STAR, Tenant Pro, ADP, Quick books, Citrix, Key Link, ADP EV5, CRM
* Languages: Fluent in English & Spanish