Lyka Santiago
1621 NE 10th Ave Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Hardworking, Highly motivated, and detail-oriented bookkeeping and administrative assistant with over 3+ years of experience handling and documenting financial transactions, processing invoices, and performing accounts reconciliations. Strong integrity and ethics. Always eager to help. Strong organizational skills, the ability to quickly learn, navigate any software program or filing system, and communicate well with others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
NW Bookkeeping Services LLC
Oak Harbor, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Manage full-charge bookkeeping for 15 active clients across multiple industries.
- Maintained financial record using QuickBooks Online
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to enhance accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Generate financial reports including Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through professional conduct and effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
AR Billing Specialist
LSG Lufthansa Service Guam Inc.
Guam
12.2018 - 04.2021
- In charged of Accounts Receivables
- Processed and reconciled accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely billing and payment collection.
- Work with Contract Admin to ensure we are billing consistently and in line with contracts.
- Validate billing information for accuracy, load it into the internally developed billing system, and generate invoices in a timely manner.
- Managed customer inquiries regarding billing discrepancies, providing accurate resolutions to enhance satisfaction.
- Work with station personnel and accounts receivable team to resolve billing issues and create credit memos as needed.
- Work closely with Finance and General ledger teams during month-end close.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Accounting Clerk
Core Tech International
Guam
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Processed invoices and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.
- Ensure vendors are paid before due date and take advantage of early payment discounts
- Update monthly utilities monitoring; Power and Water
- Prints Checks/CC Authorization and send to vendor.
- Performed general office duties and administrative task.
Cashier
NSK, Inc., DBA (BENII, a Japanese Restaurant)
Guam
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems to ensure accurate cash handling.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the front counter and dining area.
- Maintained a cheerful, friendly attitude towards customers while correctly operating the cash register.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Philippine Christian University
Manila, PHHigh School Diploma -
Kalayaan National High School
Manila, PH04-2009
Skills
- Data entry and record keeping / QuickBooks
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Filing and document management
- Resourceful and proactive team member
- Flexible, versatile and able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well with people at various levels
Timeline
Bookkeeper
NW Bookkeeping Services LLC
05.2022 - Current
AR Billing Specialist
LSG Lufthansa Service Guam Inc.
12.2018 - 04.2021
Accounting Clerk
Core Tech International
03.2015 - 12.2018
Cashier
NSK, Inc., DBA (BENII, a Japanese Restaurant)
08.2013 - 11.2015
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Philippine Christian University
High School Diploma -
Kalayaan National High School