AURA TORRES, CPA
Sowell & Co.
Palmer,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
CPA specializing in multi-entity accounting support, with responsibility for bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. Oversees investment accounting, cash management, accounts payable, and financial recordkeeping with accuracy. Provides clear, reliable reporting in English and Spanish.
Work History
Corporate Staff Accountant
4 Years 7 Months- Multi-Entity Accounting: Managed accounting for portfolio of approximately 159 entities, ensuring accuracy of general ledger accounts and financial records to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Multi-Entity Accounting: Managed accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 159 entities, ensuring accuracy of general ledger accounts, financial records, and supporting schedules.
- Bank Reconciliations: Independently prepare bank reconciliations for all assigned entities, investigate discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and verify cash balances against bank statements and general ledger records.
- Balance Sheet & Intercompany Reconciliations: Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including intercompany receivables and payables, investigate variances, and maintain accurate account balances.
- Investment Accounting: Recorded capital calls, contributions, and distributions; tracked investment funding by entity; reconciled contribution schedules to general ledger balances to ensure accurate reflection of funded investments.
- Cash Management: Prepared weekly cash inflow and outflow reports, monitored cash activity, and coordinated intercompany cash transfers to enhance liquidity management.
- Fixed Assets & Year-End Support: Maintained fixed asset records for applicable entities, recorded depreciation, and supported year-end close and audit requests to ensure compliance.
Staff Accountant
1 Year 2 Months- Month-End Close: Prepared adjusting journal entries and accruals, including truck depreciation, prepaid insurance, and prepaid rent.
- Managed accounts payable activities by recording vendor invoices and expenses, ensuring accurate supporting documentation for timely payments.
- Accounts Receivable: Monitored customer receivables, followed up on outstanding balances, and applied customer payments to the appropriate accounts.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts for three locations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items to maintain accurate financial records.
- Compared accounts payable and accounts receivable general ledger balances with supporting schedules to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Revenue Recording: Recorded revenue associated with HVAC service and installation activities based on available transaction documentation.
- Financial Recordkeeping: Maintained organized accounting records and supporting documentation to assist with accurate financial reporting.
- Systems: QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Excel
- Prepared journal entries and adjusted balances during month-end close processes.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Managed payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger postings with strong accuracy.
- Processed payroll cycles accurately, ensuring timely wage calculations and deductions
Part-Time Seasonal Tax Preparer
3 Months- Prepared individual federal income tax returns using client-provided financial records and supporting documentation.
- Prepared tax returns involving self-employment income and Schedule C business activity for eligible sole proprietors and single-member LLC owners.
- Reviewed tax documents and financial records for completeness and accuracy, enhancing data integrity prior to entry into tax software.
- Utilized Schedule K-1 information and supporting documents to prepare individual tax returns.
- Assisted in preparation of S corporation tax returns and organized supporting financial information to streamline filing process.
- Maintained confidential taxpayer information and followed applicable tax preparation and due diligence procedures.
- Systems: Drake Tax
- Reviewed W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, and supporting records to identify deductions, credits, and reporting issues.
- E-filed completed returns and tracked filing status to support timely submission and follow-up.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Auditing
- Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.61
Skills
General ledger management
Month-end reconciliation
Bank reconciliations
Accrual management
Asset depreciation
Investment management
Cash forecasting
Financial compliance
Financial documentation
Excel: PivotTables
Accounting software
Accounts management
Bilingual communication
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Texas
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Arkansas
Personal Information
Title: CPA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Staff Accountant
Sowell & Co.
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Staff Accountant
Air Rey Services LLC
01.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Part-Time Seasonal Tax Preparer
Independence Tax Service, Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2021Read More
Universidad Adventista Dominicana
Bachelor's Degree from Accounting and Auditing
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