Dedicated Finance Professional & Analyst eager to contribute extensive accountin

g, technical, and payroll management skills toward supporting the employer in op

timizing bottom-line performance.
Qualifications Profile
Proficiency in general accounting inclusive of A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger
, financial reporting and statements, reconciliations, taxes, and cost accountin
g (activity-based costing). Improve productivity and cost containment through pr
ecise tracking of company expenditures. Outstanding analytical, documentation, r
eporting, interpersonal and communication skills. Adaptable and resourceful; qui
ckly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies/software and environments.
Able to perform complex financial analysis, prepare forecasts, and plan projec
t budget needs. Deploy impressive business instinct to identify and implement s
olutions for process improvements and financial stability. Excellent technical a
cumen; adept at system analysis, defining requirements, and supporting the compl
ete software development lifecycle.
Selected Achievements:
Reduced incorrect assignment of department numbers to new hires and tran
sfers at Latham & Watkins by creating and implementing Access database.
Expedited payroll processing by 75% for 300 summer associates at Latham
& Watkins.
Successfully deployed Intuit PC Entry payroll software in just one pay p
eriod on-schedule and on-budget for Tom Gilmore & Associates.
Avoided $2.3K in penalty fees for Regency Park through timely research a
nd resolution of past discrepancies on employees W2s.
Championed reconciliation of Regency Parks past due accounts on utility
bills which were seven years outstanding, bringing all accounts up-to-date.
Resolved past due taxes spanning the last four years for Grace Builders
and averted penalty fees via settlement agreement.
Slashed payroll complaints at Amkor from 200 to zero in just three payro
ll periods for company comprised of 10,000 employees.

Professional Experience

Latham & Watkins, LLP, Los Angeles, CA, 2006 to Present

Payroll Analyst
Spearhead seamless and precise payroll operations by researching, analyz
ing and swiftly resolving issues or discrepancies, reconciling payroll general l
edger each pay period, and providing expertise to peers, particularly in use of
MS Excel.
Prepare bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports, handle Leave Of Absence s
ummary sheets, and oversee payroll garnishments.

Tom Gilmore & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, 2005 to 2006

Staff Accountant
Demonstrated exemplary organizational skills in steering payroll adminis
tration in a multi-company environment.
Rapidly reconciled companys discrepancies for 2004 in time for tax retur
n preparation.
Enhanced payroll operations by assembling procedure manual and standardi
zing relevant tasks.
Trained, coached, mentored and instructed accounting staff in use of new
payroll system.

Regency Park Senior Living, Inc., Studio City, CA, 2002 to 2004
Accountant
Proficiently managed full-scope accounting operations inclusive of accou
nts payable and receivable, month-end closing, monthly statement preparation, da
ily cash balance reporting to management, and vendor file maintenance.
Prepared and analyzed monthly income and expense report, vital to optimi
zing cost control and budget compliance.

Grace Builders, Inc. / New Talent, Los Angeles, CA, 2000 to 2002
Bookkeeper
Expertly coordinated, analyzed and managed full spectrum of accounting f
unctions such as A/P and A/R, payroll, general ledger, monthly bank reconciliat
ions, and tax form completion and filings.
Exhibited significant versatility in managing administrative operations
such as business correspondence, approval letters, change orders, contracts, an
d proposals.
Automated numerous tasks at New Talent by installing computers, printers
and fax machines, instituting effective bookkeeping solutions, and improving do
cument filing systems.

Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., Manila, Philippines, 1992 to 2000

Senior Business Analyst Information & Communication Systems (1998
to 2000)
Effectively analyzed user requirements, determined and recommended alter
native solutions, conducted cost-benefit analysis for alternative options, and f
ormulated comprehensive implementation and integration plans.
Demonstrated considerable technical expertise in performing software ins
tallations and providing end user support.
Administered all financial systems including payroll, general ledger and
product costing.
Resourcefully navigated data warehousing project using Cognos Impromptu.
 Promoted from role as Process Cost Analyst with the Finance Department b
ased on exceptional performance.

Education
Master of Science Degree, Engineering Management, California State University, N
orthridge
Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technolog
y, Philippines

Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Project, Visi
o, QuickBooks, Oracle PeopleSoft, ADP, ReportSmith, Elite Enterprise, AS/400, Co
gnos Impromptu 4.0 & 5.0