Led developing and implementing systems for gathering, analyzing, and validating financial data to increase transparency and efficiency in the reporting process
Improve regulatory compliance by introducing and promoting correct accounting procedures, rules, and principles
Ensure accurate financial transactions within timelines while acting as primary liaison for managing accounts payable and receivable for subsidiaries
Compiled financial statements for the M.B.A., its Subsidiaries, and the Rhode Island Bankers Association by reviewing and synthesizing accounting data and generating insights to support informed financial planning
Project Management – Completed ad hoc projects in conjunction with Vice President of Finance
Maintained integrity of financial records across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger by overseeing the reconciliation of bank statements and conducting cash flow analyses
Tax Preparation- work in conjunction with auditors in preparation of tax forms
Enhanced effectiveness of accounts payable operations - by implementing new policies and procedures
Accomplished financial goals by estimating requirements, creating yearly budgets, and streamlining expenditure planning
Directed audit planning initiatives while collaborating with external auditors to optimize the auditing process
Provided smooth inter-company financial operations by facilitating accurate reconciliation of cash flows between entities
Supported informed decision-making by verifying financial health by assessing income sources and reducing expenses
Directed and handled diverse financial tasks, including preparation of reports, accounts payable and receivable, suggesting fiscal procedures, organizing accounting records, processing payments, and evaluating payroll documents to maximize operational efficiency
Delivered strategic advice on reports, best practices, and significant financial data while coordinating with senior executives and financial deans
Provided rapid transaction processing and ensured smooth financial operations by establishing and maintaining an extensive records database
Enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined service delivery by managing account transactions and addressing customer inquiries about financial products
Assured proper documentation of business transactions by arranging and verifying records, such as invoices and checks
Ensured execution of Harvard University's S115 and GAAP standards and completed extensive assessments, analysis, and recordkeeping while retaining internal financial procedures
Offered secure and accurate cash transfers by processing highly sensitive financial data and monitoring the $1-5M deposit in Harvard University bank accounts
Primary Duties include processing mortgage Payments and Documentation, Monthly Reconciliations, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Financial Reporting, Audit and tax reporting, Fixed Assets, Monthend, quarterly and Yearly Financial report preparation & statements, loan applications, Discharge paid if full loan mortgage loans, processing Journal Vouchers.
Financial Associate I
Harvard University
03.2014 - 03.2022
Processed all paid loans, including delivering discharge letters to borrowers and attorneys to complete loan discharges within schedules
Oversaw financial processes to ensure reliability and effectiveness in financial management
Sustained, organized, and updated records by handling and closing all paid-in-full accounts with related documentation
Responsible for Financial Controls and All phases of the Accounting Cycle- by implementing new policies and procedures
Accelerated fund transfers to MELO and streamlined financial procedures by executing wire payment requests and coordinating cash receipts
Enhancing statement review processes achieved a 35% increase in review efficiency and accuracy
Verified and Monitor Mortgage & Educational loans and eliminated MELO life insurance interest for paid-in-full borrowers by proposing and implementing a new process to boost borrower satisfaction
Primary Duties include Monthly Reconciliations, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Financial Reporting, Audit and tax reporting, Fixed Assets, Monthend, quarterly and Yearly Financial report preparation & statements, loan applications, Discharge paid if full loan process, processed Journal Vouchers.
Staff and Accounting Assistant IV
04.1990 - 03.2014
Handled Account Receivable adjustments and managed overdue accounts by communicating with Departmental Financial Deans and borrowers to provide faster resolution times and more account reliability
Reconciled Office Treasury Accounts while promoting record alignment and addressing discrepancies to uphold financial integrity
Performed independently to create and fulfill monthly and yearly schedules, refining process efficiency, and time management
Managed account receivable accounts by modifying client data according to professors' arrivals and departures on leave to ensure proper billing and client monitoring
Communicated fund account totals to departments by phone, offering timely financial information and supporting departmental budgeting
Improved financial regulation and reporting consistency by preparing and distributing year-end and quarterly reporting updates, including complete borrower balance information to Department finance deans
Certified correct financial entries by compiling and analyzing monthly principle and interest distribution journal vouchers
Investigated anomalies between the general ledger and MELO data and optimized financial reconciliation by reviewing and preparing summaries of accurate reports
Supported precise financial forecasting and budgeting by distributing year-end spreadsheets to department financial deans
Monitored payroll deductions and examined missing entries to verify correctness and swiftly resolve issues
Adjusted ECSI records according to payroll changes and executed final payroll payments to retain current financial records.