Benjamin Cerda
Monroe,LA
Summary
Undergraduate student skilled in accounting and auditing, with experience managing financial records, developing spreadsheets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong analytical skills to evaluate data accuracy and integrity, coupled with proficiency in various accounting software. Extremely personable colleague who displays communication skills that help cultivate functional relationships and methods to improve results. Hardworking and well-versed in wide range of programs, operating systems and platforms for desktops, laptops, etc.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost and Development Assistant
Little & Associates, CPA
Monroe , LA
06.2023 - Current
- Created detailed reports of all expenditures, including labor and material costs, to ensure projects stayed within budget.
- Documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Communicated with project management and professionals to monitor job progress cost reporting.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Reviewed reports, authored papers, and organized supporting documentation.
- Performed tax credit and rent calculations in regard to the correlating project(s).
Financial Advisor Intern
Magnolia Wealth Strategies
Baton Rouge , LA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyzed client data to determine current financial position and future goals.
- Completed compliance paperwork for all new accounts and investments.
- Gathered information from customers regarding their financial objectives, risk tolerance, income needs.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing account performance for existing clients.
Product Transport
Texture Home Decor
Baton Rouge , LA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised loading and unloading of products.
- Assisted with warehouse operations and loading of goods.
- Coordinated logistics activities such as product storage, transportation arrangements between suppliers, vendors and customers, clients.
Service Crew Member
Brian Harris BMW
Baton Rouge , LA
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Restored and conditioned maintenance equipment.
- Inspected parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
Monroe, LA05.2019
Business Administration
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Report Preparation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Recordkeeping and Bookkeeping
- Technical Support and Computing Operations
- Apprentice Level - Project Consulting
- Microsoft Excel
- Industry Economics
- Billing and Invoicing
- Spreadsheet Development
- Amortization Cost Valuation
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Bank Reconciliation
- Statement Review
- Audit Support
Additional Information
- Kappa Sigma Gamma chapter, Louisiana State University (Alumni relations and
Community Service Chairman) - Love golf, collegiate baseball, football, and the outdoors
Timeline
Cost and Development Assistant
Little & Associates, CPA
06.2023 - Current
Financial Advisor Intern
Magnolia Wealth Strategies
08.2022 - 01.2023
Product Transport
Texture Home Decor
11.2021 - 05.2022
Service Crew Member
Brian Harris BMW
12.2020 - 08.2021
BBA - Accounting
University of Louisiana At Monroe
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
Business Administration
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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