Royker Baez
Brighton,MA
Summary
Energetic and reliable with strong foundation in financial principles and accounting practices. Knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks enable efficient financial reporting and analysis. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Quantech Services
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Helped with preparation of year-end
- Assisted with yearly financial audits.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of balance sheet accounts through regular reconciliation activities, reducing discrepancies in financial records.
AP/Payroll Specialist
Repligen Corporation
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Maintained 95% accuracy while processing $3million worth of payments.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
Boston Architectural College
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Accountant Assistant
Interstate Electrical Services
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Used Excel spreadsheets to track Payment information and produce charts.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
Account Receivables
Houghton Chemical
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
- Analyzed figures, postings and documents to maintain accounting program accuracy.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
Junior Staff Accountant
Liaison International Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Great Plains financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations
- Updated financial management systems to reduce financial discrepancies and increased cost savings through implementation of internal controls.
- Completed end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.
- Approved pre-posted accounts payable general ledger coding and tracked deposits for contract compliance.
Accounts Payable Associate
Houghton Chemical
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information.
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance.
- Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.
- Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.
- Managed weekly Check runs to pay vendors in a timely manner while taking advantage of all discounts
Sales Associate
Houghton Chemical Corporation
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Applied excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport to close sales and meet targets.
- Cultivated loyal customer base, resulting in high level of repeat and referral business.
- Elevated client feedback to management for use in strategic planning and business development.
- Educated customers on different products and product care.
- Worked collaboratively in team environment.
Education
Associates - Business Technology And Management
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Boston, MA2019
High School Diploma - General education
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA2016
Skills
- Cash handling
- Strong communication skills
- Month-end closing
- Self-motivated professional
- Bank reconciliation
- GAAP accounting
- Expense reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Fixed asset management
- Invoicing and collections
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Quantech Services
08.2023 - Current
AP/Payroll Specialist
Repligen Corporation
08.2022 - 08.2023
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
Boston Architectural College
12.2021 - 08.2022
Accountant Assistant
Interstate Electrical Services
04.2021 - 12.2021
Account Receivables
Houghton Chemical
09.2020 - 04.2021
Junior Staff Accountant
Liaison International Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020
Accounts Payable Associate
Houghton Chemical
07.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Associate
Houghton Chemical Corporation
02.2017 - 06.2019
Associates - Business Technology And Management
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
High School Diploma - General education
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
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