Staff

NOTE: LDEO extensions are the last four digits of the direct number (845) 365-nnnn.

Victoria Nazario
Manager
Extension: 8495
E-Mail: vicky@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Serves the scientific staff and research administration on all matters of fiscal accounting for grants, contracts and other funding sources including recharge centers, gifts and endowments.  Works closely with staff of University Controller's Office and LDEO Contracts & Grants on all matters related to accounting and reporting including closing of all restricted funds in accordance with University and Government standards.  Monitors all institutional accounts including recharge centers, current use gifts and endowments for budget revisions, fund additions and other entries to accounts.  Works with staff of University Controller's Office on all matters of Labor distribution accounting and Accounts Payable (A/P) including disbursement to vendors and reimbursement of LDEO staff.  Prepares and monitors Trustees Budget working with the Columbia University Office Management and Budget on all institutional budget issues.  Works closely with Controller's Office at Associate and Assistant Controller levels, Budget Office at the V.P. levels.

Carla Rivera

Analytical Accountant

Extension: 8889
E-Mail: carla@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Reviews and approves labor distribution submitted through the University WebSAF system and is key contact for effort certification issues.  Works with the Human Resources Department and Payroll Accounting Office to resolve problems or questions related to labor distribution.  Monitors budgets for Doherty, GSAS and Faculty Incentive accounts.  Processes emergency check requests.

Angelina Calungcagin
Accountant
Extension: 8852
E-Mail: angelina@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Responsible for Accounts Receivable (A/R), including invoice preparation, review of open A/R, and A/R collection. Accounts for billable charges of visiting scientists, students and professors including foreign visitors. Prepares and processes Cash Receipt Vouchers for submission to the University Bursar's Office.  Supervises Petty Cash.

L. Diane Hicks
Budget Assistant
Extension: 8352
E-Mail: diane@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Responsible for reconciliation, reporting and closing of sponsored research projects. Key contact on financial state of government and private accounts.

Virginia Tavarone
Financial Services Assistant
Extension: 8885
E-Mail: gpt@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Responsible for the electronic file feed process for recharge center billings and LDEO-FAS Accounting system, including organization and scheduling of activities, data entry.  Main contact for Procurement Card (P-Card) transaction processing and receipt retention. 

Linda Sheridan
Coordinator of Accounts Payable
Extension: 8856
E-Mail: lindas@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Responsible for prompt and accurate payment to vendors. Supervises an Administrative Aide and the Travel Service Coordinator.  In absense of Cashier, responsible for petty cash.  Manages daily AP operations and is the key contact for inquiries. Handles wire transfers and subcontract payments.

Jessie Lamarque
Administrative Aide
Extension: 8851
E-Mail: jnl@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Responsible for review and preparation of invoices and wire transfers for payment through the University AP/Car system. Works closely with the Unversity A/P staff and LDEO staff on A/P matters.

Paula Kolacia
Travel Service Coordinator
Extension: 8431
E-Mail:pkolacia@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Reviews travel and business expense reports for compliance with government and University guidelines and process them through the University AP/Car system.  Distributes reimbursement checks and maintains files by traveler.  Issues travel advances.

Wanda Diaz
Financial Analyst
Extension: 8735
E-Mail:wanda@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu

Analyzes consolidated financial information, develops integrated revenue/expense projections, reports and presentations.  Performs or assistns in forecasting, trend analysis, budgeting, strategic planning and special projects in support of the Observatory's mission.