The document is a resume for Leticia Patino. It summarizes her experience as an accountant and payroll specialist with over 15 years of experience maintaining accounting records, reconciling bank statements, processing payroll using various systems like ADP, analyzing financial information, and resolving payroll discrepancies. She has a Master's degree in accounting/finance and is currently pursuing her CPA. Her resume lists experience processing payroll for various companies, including maintaining payroll information for over 500 employees and 3,200 employees at different positions.
I am an Accounting and Operations Manager with an MBA in International Business. I am seeking a company that needs to use my talents for managing high volume AP, building positive relationships with vendors, and accurately tracking inventory which results in reduced expenses and higher profits. My professional references will attest to my dedication, dependability, and work ethic.
EDUCATION
1. Leticia Patino Lpatino390@gmail.com
4354 S. California Chicago, IL 60632 (312) 953-2981
PROFILE
Accountant with incorporated detail oriented auditing proficiencyaptitude,problem solving skills with abilityto multi-task and excellent
managerial communication expertise within the field of Accounting/Finance/Payroll.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintained Accounting Records,Reconciles Bank statements,and process payroll using ADP
Proficientin Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, SAP, ADP, and QuickBooks
Analyzed information ,Data Entry Skills,Attention to Detail,Confidentiality,Thoroughness,Advance Math Skills,Financial
Software, Reporting Skills,Verbal Communication,Organization
Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating,and entering data
Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions,insurance coverage,savings deductions,and job title an d
department/division transfers
Prepared reports by compiling summaries ofearnings,taxes,deductions,leave,disability,and nontaxable wages
Determined payroll liabilities bycalculating employee federal and state income and social securitytaxes and employer's social
security, unemployment,and workers compensation payments
Resolved payroll discrepancies bycollecting and analyzing information
Maintained payroll operations byfollowing policies and procedures;reporting needed changes
Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations bykeeping information confidential
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Keller Graduate School of Management;Chicago,IL: Masters of Applied Sciences, Accounting/Finance/CPA, currently pursuing
DePaul University; Chicago,IL: Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, minor in Accounting 2005
H&R Block; Chicago,IL: Licensed Certified Individual Taxation (CIT), 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PERMANENT EXPERIENCE
Illinois DepartmentofFinancial and Professional Regulations Chicago,IL 07/14 -present
Leader Worker
Excellent Managerial proficiency skills and clerical efficiencyskills.
H&R Block Chicago,IL 12/07 – 12/13
Tax Associate and Consultant
Prepared tax returns for individuals and small business firms byincreasing sales,higher tax returns. Performed financial tax planning
for clients which increased clientretention and loyalty. Communicated with the IRS pertaining to amended returns.
Continental Airport Express Chicago,IL 04/09- 04/13
Assistant Payroll Clerk/ReservationAgent
Processed Payroll (Manifest) for local drivers on a daily basis by using Kronos system. Booked reservations to and from O’Hare and
Midway by multi-tasking.Confirmed and generated anychanges for international reservations byeliminating third party, it saved
valuable time for client.
Bank One Chicago,IL 01/03- 01/05
CommercialTeller/Customer Services Associate II
Cashed checks and paid outmoneyafter verifying that signatures are correct,that written and numerical amounts agree,and that
accounts have sufficientfunds.Received checks and cash for deposit,verified amounts,and check accuracy of depositslips. Counted
and balanced currency, coins,and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine in cash drawers atends ofshifts,and
calculate daily transactions using computers,calculators,or adding machines.Examined checks for endorsements and to verify other
information such as dates,bank names,identification ofthe persons receiving payments and the legalityof the documents.Explained,
promoted,or sold products or services such as travelers'checks,savings bonds,moneyorders,and cashier's checks.
Metropolitan Bank Chicago,IL 01/00 – 01/02
Senior Staff Account
Processed dailyposting ofjournal entries,payroll entries,recurring entries,and cash book entries into the general ledger by using
Kronos system. Audited general cliental dailydepositledgers and approved currencytransaction reports (CTR) for their affiliated
branches.Prepared financial income statementanalysis reports based on dailynetcash position,they consisted ofthe following:
currency ordered, incoming wires,investments and cash flows within the seven affiliated branches.Assisted with preparation ofpayroll
journal entries- high volume ofpayroll processing (2,500+employees).Contributed accessibilityto customer’s communication towards
the future by net banking and addressed anyunresolved business technical problems.
CONTRACT EXPERIENCE
Payroll Clerk; Elite Staffing Inc. Chicago,IL 07/13 – 01/14
Processed payroll for all sites from WAS500-WAS758. E-verify and entered into field glass all ofthe new employees .Audited the
balancing ofpayroll and the distribution ofpayments in order to maintain an accurate paid time off balances. Audited two systems
(field glass and temps plus) on a daily basis resulting in collection outstanding debts,averaging $20,000 a month.
2. Accounting Clerk; MidwestGeneration Chicago,IL 01/08 – 07/08
Processed dailypayroll for Fisk & Crawford stations for over 500 employees using ADP system . Audited the balances ofpayroll and
distribution ofpayments. Processed invoices for payments byusing ADP system.
Payroll Specialist; Tetra Tech Em Inc. Chicago,IL 01/05 – 01/06
Processed dailymulti-state payroll for over 3,200 employees using ADP system. Processed manual payments,reversals and
adjustments. Answered employee’s questions concerning their benefits and payroll.