1. ROBIN BLACKMAN
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 313-8295
rblackman53@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
 Passed CPA Exam
 Proficient use of numerous computer programs including Word, Excel, Quicken, MRI, SAP and PeopleSoft
 Outstanding customer service capabilities
 Exceptional problem-solving and decision making skills
EXPERIENCE
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL January 2012- present
Residential Financial Specialist
 Audit residents’ accounts in MRI and perform detailed research to ensure timely and accurate postings of rent
and utility charges related to move-ins, move-outs, renewals, transfers, evictions, etc.
 Monitor and process resident account adjustments to ensure all revenue is captured.
 Support on site property management and assist in identifying trends, issues and recommend areas for
improvement.
 Process return payments and run delinquency reports.
 Perform reconciliation of residents’ accounts for each property in conjunction with property management prior
to MRI monthly close.
 Support on-site property management by responding to inquiries. Partner with regional management to identify
trends, issues or areas of concern related to processes and procedures.
 Review and process property ledger requests including fees charged to residents.
 Work closely with properties to provide support and recommendations for continuous improvement.
ACS, A XEROX COMPANY August 2004 - September 2011
Accountant: International Ledgers
• Reviewed and maintained intercompany accounts and made changes as necessary.
• Prepared quarterly billing of expatriate expenses, and provided supporting reports and documentation.
• Ensured accurate posting of intercompany Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices.
Payroll Accountant
• Performed monthly payroll analysis and reconciliation.
• Analyzed global assignees’ payroll transactions to ensure correct taxation, delivery of guaranteed net pay,
and appropriate payment of allowances and assignment related distributions.
• Evaluated stock option exercises for accurate tax treatment.
• Prepared wage adjustments for executive financial planning and deferred investment awards.
• Worked with offshore payroll processing team in the calculation of vacation payouts, severance payments
and biweekly payroll balancing.
Accounting Analyst
• Prepared month end closing process including accrual of unprocessed invoices, debit balance analysis
and review of general ledger balances.
• Performed account and bank reconciliations
• Verified intercompany balances and resolved discrepancies prior to consolidation in financial statements.
• Directed processing staff in the proper posting of invoices.
Senior Payroll Assistant
• Analyzed multi-state payroll tax and accounting information and prepared required returns for 7 states and
65 localities.
• Researched and resolved reporting issues with state and local municipalities.
• Prepared Employee Benefit Cost Analysis quarterly for inclusion in stockholders report.
• Documented performance measures.
EDUCATION
• POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ
• BACHELOR OF ARTS, Social Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY