This document is a resume for Margarita Valle, who has over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, payroll administration, human resources, and grant management. She has extensive expertise in accounting functions like month and year-end close, financial analysis, and accounts receivable/payable. She also has significant experience processing domestic and international payroll for over 500 employees. Valle holds two Master's degrees and has worked in various industries, including education, healthcare, real estate, and manufacturing.

1. MARGARITA VALLE
249 52Nd
Avenue Little Neck,NY 11363
drmai1344@gmail.com 321-210-8089 (cell)
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/AUDIT PROFESSIONAL/ PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR/ HUMAN
RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
Accounting Professional/Payroll Administrator combining cross-functional competencies in all phases of
accounting, payroll, human resources and audit. Expertise conducting audits for Employee benefits plans
and managing accounts payable, receivable and processing payroll.
Core competencies:
• Month End Close
• Financial Analysis
• System Implementation
• Payroll Tax Reporting
• Sales & Use Tax Reporting
• Tax Preparation
• Grant Accounting
• Benefits Administration
• Cash Management
• Budgeting / Forecasting
• G /L Reconciliation
• Benefits/Compensation
• Fixed Asset/Depreciation
Tracking
• Human Resource
• A133- Audits
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• Inventory Control
• Account Reconciliation
• Cost Accounting
• Payroll Auditing Employee
Benefits Audits
• Payroll Processing for + 500
Employees domestic/International
• Credit/Collections Management
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Kaplan University, New York
Master’s in Accounting, May 2016
3.6 Overall GPA
Pace University, New York
Master’s in Public Administration, May 2012
3.4 Overall GPA
University of Connecticut, Connecticut
Bachelors in Business & Finance, December 2010
Housatonic Community College, Connecticut
Associates in Accounting, May 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Payroll Analyst, Accountant Consultant, NYC, CT 2009-Present
IRC- Payroll Analyst- BarachGroup 2 months
Doe –Payroll Accountant- Accountant Temps 3 months
Winters CPA- Junior Accountant – Tax Season through Robert Half
Adam Greenberg-Junior Accountant 2yrs current per Diem
New York Paving- Payroll and Executive Assistant- 6 months
Heineken- Accounts Payable Mgr. - McIntyre Group
Star Gas- Senior Tax Accountant
 Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for company domestic employees utilizing web based ADP Work
force.

2.  Reviews payroll information and all payroll related employee information transferred to payroll through
Workday integration
 Updates employee tax information, sets up employee for direct deposit
 Entered court ordered wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies through payroll and notifies
employee of such change. Communicates with the garnishment agency on an as needed basis.
 Reviews and approves Nova Time hours before transferring to payroll for processing.
 Reviews payroll entries and Preview Payroll Register to ensure accurateness of employee data and
rectifies any discrepancies that need to be corrected before transmitting to ADP.
 Downloads payroll files from ADP and sets up system for the next pay cycle
 Process manual checks and check reversals as needed
 Sorts and prepares Payroll checks by location for distribution and to be overnighted via Federal
Express and mailed payroll checks for employees that work out of their assigned location via the US
Postal Service.
 Retrieves and approves monthly Time and Effort Tracking report for domestic employees
 G/L entries of bi-weekly earnings and salary allocations and balances payroll G/L entries at month end.
 Responds to employee questions and resolved payroll issues in a friendly and timely manner
University Audit and Benefits Compliance Coordinator, NY 2013-2014
City University of New York (CUNY)
 Provided information and services supporting the University Human Resources Department.
 Provided day to day administration of assigned function and activities to Human Resource Manager.
 Performed related audits for 25 colleges per the NYC Controller Office and performed monthly audits
of time and attendance for all skilled trade workers in the 25 colleges.
 Processed all Union payment vouchers for all senior, community colleges, and corporate employees.
 Coordinated submissions of required employee information and supporting documents from each
campus to ensure data integrity and improve record keeping.
 Reviewed union annuity fund rate increases and ensured changes are reflected in voucher payments.
 Coordinated and complied and reviewed audit inquiries and maintained a database of all audits
performed.
 Communicated with over 25 union representatives regarding payment inquires, and employee issues,
as well as worked hand and hand with outside auditors.
Grant Accountant/Procurement Analyst/Budget Analyst, NY 2008-2013
New York University 2008 – 1.5 year
Weil Cornell Medical College 2009-2012 – 2.5 years
Pace University 2012 – 4 months
Columbia University 2012 6 - months
Columbia University 2013 – 4 months
 Provided accounting expertise for multiple educational institutes daily operations and financial
transactions including purchasing, accounts payable, invoicing, journal as needed, and financial
closing/reconciliations related to purchasing. Extensive knowledge working with Pre-award and post
award administration (NIH, DOD, NSF, CDC, HRSA, American Heart) and grant proposal preparation,
monitoring and processing financial reports, as requested by grantor.
 Maintained grant budget throughout the grant/fiscal year and monitor general ledger charges, which
facilitate grant claims submission.
 Ensured that all general ledger balances are properly analyzed and adequate work papers are
maintained resulting in fair and properly reported financial figures.
 Prepared and submitted all budget modifications to government agencies as necessary.
 Monitored on a monthly basis budget vs. actual variances and ensure all budget modifications are
inputted into the financial system.
 Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to seniors and managers.
 Proposed adjusting journal entries and discuss audit findings with clients.
 Documented audit procedures and work papers.
Internship -Assistant to CEO of Accounting and Billing Services
Westchester Medical Center- Valhalla, New York 2011-2012
 Provided strategic input into all facets of the operations and administration of the healthcare program

3.  Provided management and strategic guidance for Finance and Budget office, ensuring appropriate
allocation and availability of resources, directing new needs development, liaises with corporate finance
office and overseeing relationships with subcontractors and vendors, as necessary
 Ensured efficient use of resources to provide necessary and appropriate care while maintaining
adherence to budgets and agency priorities
 Oversee staff safety program, including education, training, physical plant modifications and
interactions with necessary partners to ensure safe work environments for all healthcare staff
Accountant/. Human Resources/ Payroll Benefits Administrator 2003-Present
New York Properties, NY –Part time per diem from home since 2008
 Provided accounting and human resource management for large real estate developer. Handled all
Accounting functions for each entity. Processed payroll and benefits for more than 500 employees’ at
height of company.
 Reconciled multiple bank accounts monthly
 Assisted with quarterly reviews and year-end audit
 Assisted with monthly closing of the general ledger
 Prepared schedules and made journal entries as needed
 Processed enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death
claims, rollovers, QDRO’s, QMCSO’s, distributions, loans, hardships, compliance testing.
 Oversaw maintenance of employee benefit files and updating of employee payroll records.
 Gathered employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of
vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
 Maintained all personnel files, I-9 records, drug and alcohol screening and background investigation
results, and other personnel records, and ensure CA is in compliance with all laws and regulations and
demonstrates “best practices” in regard to personnel information management.
 Reconciled A/R and A/P accounts each month for over 25 entities.
Paraprofessional-Junior Accountant 2005-2008
Greenberg & Hassan, PC, Shelton, CT
 Processed Bookkeeping -Write Up work for multiple clients, daily, weekly, or monthly
 Processed Sales, and Payroll taxes monthly, quarterly
 Prepared Individual and Business Tax returns
 Prepared General Ledger and Financial Statements
Human Resources Admin-Accounting Assistant 2000-2003
Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Stamford, CT
 Provided accounting assistance and assisted human resource manager for two ambulance companies.
Handled all Accounting functions for each entity. Processed payroll and benefits for each entity and
provided administrative assistance to director as needed.
 Reconciled multiple bank accounts and accounts receivable and payables
 Assisted with monthly closing of the general ledger
 Assisted in posting donations into Access database and prepare daily deposits.
 Assisted with monthly closing of the general ledger.
 Processed weekly and biweekly payroll for two ambulatory services
 Distributed materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
 Assisted employee benefit-related questions and assisted with ad-hoc reports
 Maintained employee records and process employee status changes in timely fashion
 Coordinated health, life, disability and retirement insurance enrollments and communicated with
service providers concerning routine administration of programs.
Senior Credit Manager 1998-2000
Unisource/Georgia Pacific, Wethersfield, CT
 Maintained a department organizational structure sufficient to meet all goals and objectives
 Measured department performance with appropriate metrics
 Managed relations with collection agencies and credit reporting agencies
 Recommended changes in the credit policy to senior management
 Created a credit scoring model and monitored periodic credit reviews

4.  Monitored credit granting and updated processes, maintained corporate credit policy
 Accepted/rejected staff credit recommendations
 Monitored and Investigated deductions
Senior Credit Analyst 1991-1998
Warnaco, Milford, CT
 Managed relations with the sales department
 Personally investigated all chargebacks for largest Merchants Federated and May Co.
 Assisted in posting donations into Access database and prepare daily deposits.
 Assisted with monthly closing of the general ledger.
Administrative Assistant -Part Time 1986-2004
Community Colleges, New Haven and Bridgeport, CT
 Provided Administrative assistance to students and faculty in multiple positions throughout the college.
 Assisted students with registration and financial aid documents
 Provided administrative assistance to all part time faculty members-Gateway
 Assisted director of student activities, processed vouchers for all student activities
 Assisted director and students with resume, typing letters and filing
Benefits Coordinator 1982-1986
SAAB SCANIA. Milford, CT
 Distributed materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
 Assisted employee benefit-related questions and assisted with ad-hoc reports
 Maintained employee records and process employee status changes in timely fashion
 Coordinated health, life, disability and retirement insurance enrollments and communicated with
service providers.
 Processed Leave of Absences with administration to ensure all requests are tracked and recorded
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Excel with pivot and V-lookups, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
ACCOUNTING: Oracle 11i, SAP Accounting Systems, Peachtree, Quicken, QuickBooks, ASN400. JD
Edwards, Mas 90, Mas500, People Soft, Banner, Timberline, Pro-Series, Tax Wise, Lacerate, Lawson, Ultra
Tax, and other computer software not mentioned.
BENEFITS: COBRA, Health Insurance, 401K, 403B,
PAYROLL: Kronos, ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, ADP Workday, ADP HRB, ADP Web Based Pay Expert, ADP
Web Based EZ Labor Time and Management, ADP Reporting, ADP PC/ Payroll for Windows, ADP Report
Smith, ADP E Time Nova Time, Compu-pay.
GRANT ACCOUNTING: OMB- A133 Audit, IRB Compliance, Payroll Union Audits, ARC, PAC, FFE,
Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Payroll using Banner, People Soft, JD Edwards, EZ-Fund other software
not mentioned. OMB-Circulars, A-21, A-110,A-133, FAR, NSF, NIH CDC. NHF.NCF, various sponsors
TAXES: Payroll Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, 1040, K1, S Corps, C-Corp returns.