Carlos Alberto Ospina Sanchez
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish-English) public accountant with over 10 years of progressive experience in payment coordination, auditing, tax preparation, and treasury management across both Colombia and the United States. Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage large-scale financial operations and compliance processes. Registered Tax Preparer (CTEC), IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), and founder of a U.S.-based tax services firm. Seeking to contribute to a results-driven team while advancing a professional accounting career in the United States.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder / Tax Preparer
AccountTax Services LLC
Los Angeles, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive tax services for individuals and businesses, including IRS compliance, bookkeeping, and entity incorporation.
- Assist clients with ITIN applications as a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA).
- Deliver annual continuing education via Latino Tax Fest to remain in good standing with CTEC and IRS.
- Prepare business filings across multiple states, focusing on optimization and legal compliance for small business owners.
Payments Coordinator
Consorcio Fondo de Atención en Salud PPL
Bogotá, Colombia
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Team leader responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring quality deliverables on time.
- Evaluated financial data related to trusts, investment portfolios, and bank reconciliations.
- Coordinated and monitored fund management and reported financial and operational indicators.
- Prepared detailed management and portfolio analysis reports for strategic decision-making.
Technician II
Fiduprevisora S.A.
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted detailed evaluations of trust assets and liabilities, including depreciation, reconciliations, and tax records.
- Prepared journal entries, financial statements, and regulatory transmissions.
- Generated balance sheet notes and validated commercial balances using PeopleSoft.
Audit Student Assistant
Deloitte & Touche Ltda
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Supported audit teams with data analysis, transaction sampling, and documentation.
- Assisted in identifying material figures, assessing internal controls, and reviewing tax obligations.
Treasury Assistant
Comercializadora Hidrógeno Vehicular
Bogotá, Colombia
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed cash flow analysis, supplier payments, vouchers, and receipts using SOFTLAND.
Treasury Assistant
Omega Energy Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Executed payment processes and cash management using SAP; responsible for compensations and treasury reconciliation.
Education
Public Accounting - Accounting
Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia11-2017
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Quickbooks & Drake software
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate-Advanced)
- Bilingual: Spanish (Native), English (Intermediate)
- CAA Services & ITIN applications
- Effective communication
- Planning
- Verbal communication
- Calm under pressure
- Dependable and responsible
- Collaboration
- Data reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Accounting software
Certification
- IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Holder
Authorized to prepare federal tax returns for compensation in the United States. Active and renewed annually. - Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) – Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Authorized by the IRS to assist individuals in obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) without submitting original documents. In compliance with annual training and compliance requirements. - CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) – California Tax Education Council
Bonded and registered to prepare taxes in the state of California. Annual registration and continuing education compliant.
Timeline
Founder / Tax Preparer
AccountTax Services LLC
01.2023 - Current
Payments Coordinator
Consorcio Fondo de Atención en Salud PPL
05.2017 - 06.2021
Technician II
Fiduprevisora S.A.
07.2014 - 05.2017
Audit Student Assistant
Deloitte & Touche Ltda
07.2013 - 04.2014
Treasury Assistant
Comercializadora Hidrógeno Vehicular
08.2012 - 04.2013
Treasury Assistant
Omega Energy Colombia
06.2011 - 12.2011
Public Accounting - Accounting
Universidad Externado De Colombia
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