Alondra Soto
El Monte,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in accounts payable, reconciliations, cash management, journal entries, month-end close support, financial reporting, and internal controls. Proven ability to manage cash transactions, maintain accurate financial records, perform account and bank reconciliations, and support audits in fast-paced entertainment and hospitality environments. Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant I
Redrock Entertainment
Burbank, California
11.2024 - Current
- Manage cash requests, track cash activity, and maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Reconcile production logs, petty cash, accounts, and cash transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and record journal entries, support month-end close activities, and maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Complete account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and cash account reviews, ensuring financial data integrity on Oracle and Quickbooks.
- Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
- Assist with cash forecasting, cash orders, deposits, tracking of incoming and outgoing funds.
- Support audit requests by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and financial records for internal and external reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve outstanding balances and ensure timely clearing of intercompany transactions.
- Maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems and assist with project setup, account coding, and financial tracking for new initiatives.
- Generate and analyze financial reports using Excel and accounting software to support management decision-making.
- Reviewed and verified 100+ vendor invoices daily on Oracle, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate payment authorization.
Accounting Cashier
House of Blues
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed daily cash handling operations, including cash receipts, deposits, POS transactions, and balancing procedures while maintaining strict compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Reconciled daily cash activity, credit card transactions, and sales reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepared bank deposits, processed cash transfers, and maintained accountability for venue funds through accurate tracking and documentation.
- Assisted with bank reconciliations, cash balancing, and account reconciliations to support month-end financial reporting and audit readiness.
- Maintained detailed records of cash transactions, tip distributions, and revenue activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting procedures.
- Collaborated with operations, finance, and management teams to investigate variances, support audits, and improve cash control processes.
- Generated and reviewed daily financial reports using Excel, providing accurate transaction data and supporting timely reconciliation of venue revenues.
Training Manager / Retail Sales Associate
T-Mobile (Hitmobile)
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Led training programs for new store launches and existing locations, ensuring consistent execution of operational procedures, company policies, and performance standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for groups of 25+ employees, improving productivity, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated training schedules, materials, reporting, and logistics across multiple retail locations to support efficient operations.
- Managed training budgets by tracking expenses and ensuring costs remained within allocated budgets.
- Prepared reports using Excel to track training expenditures, budgets, and financial performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Rio Hondo College
Training Program - New Hire Training / Training Development
T-Mobile University
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Account Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Close
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- General Ledger
- Workday
- Oracle
- Quickbooks
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cash Management & Deposits
Timeline
Staff Accountant I
Redrock Entertainment
11.2024 - Current
Accounting Cashier
House of Blues
10.2019 - 10.2023
Training Manager / Retail Sales Associate
T-Mobile (Hitmobile)
04.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Rio Hondo College
Training Program - New Hire Training / Training Development
T-Mobile University