Norma Palos
Accounting
Whittier,United States
Summary
Accountant with 9+ years of experience in payroll administration, financial management, and general ledger accounting. Demonstrated expertise in preparing revenue reports, processing payroll, and ensuring accurate residual payments. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Excel and other financial software to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Residual Administrator
CBS Television Network
1 2010 - 12.2014
- Prepared and analyzed revenue reports for television products.
- Assisted in calculating and processing residual liability to all signatory guilds on a semi-monthly and quarterly basis.
- Ensured timely and accurate residual payments in accordance with various guild agreements.
- Analyzed and interpreted legal and financial documents.
- Created and maintained episodic show files, ensuring all contract agreements and personal paperwork were received.
- Managed information flow with outside payroll companies, production accounts, and residual databases.
- Verified the accuracy of episodic show setups compiled by payroll companies.
- Processed payroll information in line with established guidelines.
- Facilitated weekly data gatherings for CBS Television reports.
Senior Analyst
Paramount Pictures
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Oversaw payments for all vendors and reconciled vendor accounts.
- Analyzed invoices daily to prevent duplicate payments and ensure correct payment approvals.
- Completed financial month-end close processes, including revenue recognition and general ledger maintenance.
- Investigated and resolved cash or billing discrepancies.
- Ensured proper approval and coding for departmental charges.
- Maintained information flow with all production departments.
- Utilized Excel, GEAC Mainframe, SAP, and Acorde for various tasks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Cerritos Community College
Cerritos, CASkills
General ledger accounting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Sarah Xu
- Director of Residuals / CBS Corporation
- Tel: (818)655-7536 / Email: sarah.xu@cbs.com
Curtis Rosen
- Director Accounts Payable / Paramount Pictures
- Tel: (323)956-5000 / Email: curtis_rosen@paramount.com
Frances Cabrera
- Director Accounts Payable / CBS Television Distribution
- Tel: (310)264-3418 / Email: frances.cabrera@cbs.com
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Paramount Pictures
01.2005 - 12.2010
Residual Administrator
CBS Television Network
1 2010 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Cerritos Community College
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