Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist

Cerrah Light-O’Quinn

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Accounts Specialist/Accountant I

Cal Maritime
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Processing and preparing appropriate accounting and disbursement/refund/reversal entries
  • Work daily and very efficient in PeopleSoft, Transact, Payments insider, and excel.
  • Analysis of e-check, debit/credit card processing, 3rd Party authorizations, student and corporate payment arrangements and other credit/debit card processing for departments and external organizations
  • Daily processing of Previous day Composite reports for Corporate bank account.
  • Applied proper Chartfield towards all checks that came into Cashiers office from faculty and staff.
  • Daily processing departmental deposits
  • Apply Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Checks towards students tuition.
  • Identify errors and taking corrective actions
  • Identifying errors and taking corrective actions
  • Assist all students that come to Cashiers office for help with payments, refunds, account questions
  • Disburse all checks on time for students, faculty, and staff.



Investigator/Skip Tracer

Zane Investigations
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Worked accounts 30 to180 days past due.
  • Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified best-known address to locate client's collateral or customer.
  • Worked closely with repossession agents to coordinate activities.
  • Made daily collection calls to customers.

Investigator/Skip Tracer

PRIMERITUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, El Dorado Hills, CA
03.2012 - 03.2021
  • Collaborate with high-profile banks including Santander, BMW, Nissan, Infiniti, Fifth Third, Toyota, and Honda to locate and secure the client's collateral.


  • Daily progress updates by phone to my client on high balance accounts
  • Remarkably high time management skills and proven to work well in fast paced environment
  • Achieved Top 3 Performer status for over 3 years through self-discipline and determination to do my absolute best for the client, securing vehicles effectively and quickly
  • Call customers, friends, family members, and neighbors to communicate regarding accounts
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws during investigation process. Participate in effective use of investigative tools, including programs such as Clear, TLO, Fast Data, Iris, DRN, ID-Main, Skiptracy, and Excel
  • Generate reports for the client regarding progress searching for customer and collateral, and document interviews with relatives, associates, neighbors, and coworkers
  • Dispatch bank-approved agents to secure collateral safely and efficiently once unit is located

Vendor Accountant

PRIMERITUS FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2010 - 03.2012
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Compiled general ledger entries in fast paced environment with consistent accuracy
  • Maintained great relationships with over 500 vendors with accurate and timely payments as well as quick response time to past due invoices
  • Conducted business expense reimbursements for vendors
  • Worked hard with our Clients to get fee requests approved for our vendors

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

ITT Technical Institute
Sacramento

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy
Coral Gables, FL
05.2008

Skills

  • Clear written communication
  • Private investigation laws
  • Accurate documenting
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Commission calculation
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Expense reports
  • Account Updating
  • Account Administration

Additional Information

References

Frank Vescio - Accounting Manager

fvescio@csum.edu

Cell - (408) 656-9189

Work- (707) 654-1074

Relationship - Direct Manager


Rabi Joseph - CSU Controller

rjoseph@csum.edu

Personal - (925) 519-7641

Work- (707) 654-1028

Relationship - Direct Manager/Department Manager


Judy Aguirre - Student Accounts Specialist/Travel Accountant

jaguirre@csum.edu

Personal - (707) 624-0153

Work - (707) 654-1059

Relationship - Co-Worker/Friend

Timeline

Student Accounts Specialist/Accountant I

Cal Maritime
05.2023 - 11.2023

Investigator/Skip Tracer

Zane Investigations
09.2021 - 11.2023

Investigator/Skip Tracer

PRIMERITUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, El Dorado Hills, CA
03.2012 - 03.2021

Vendor Accountant

PRIMERITUS FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2010 - 03.2012

Certified Medical Assistant

ITT Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Continental Academy

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Cerrah Light-O’Quinn