Celina Caraveo

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk. Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Staff Accountant

The Najafi Companies

06.2022 - 12.2023

Prepared invoices for billing clients and intercompany
Provided administrative support to the finance department as needed
Performed daily cash management activities, such as preparing deposits and processing payments
Created and was responsible for preparing daily and weekly cash reports
Created a more efficient 1099 process and took the company from paper to e-ling
Created SOPs for all accounting duties and other general administrative duties
Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Assisted in the transition of paper to electronic ling
Cleaned up, organized, and structured the existing filing system
Managed accounts payable monthly check run
Created a new process for expense reports that allowed us to streamline and expedite the reimbursement process.

Staff Accountant / Office Manager / CEO Assistant

US Taxs

Scottdale, AZ

07.2017 - 01.2022

Processed payments, prepared invoices, reconciled bank statements, and maintained records of accounts receivable and payable
Accurately entered financial transactions into accounting software and ensured that all data was accurate and up to-date
Eliminated discrepancies in nances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements for over 70 clients
Helped any new clients by submitting proper paperwork for entity formation
Processed and led monthly and quarterly sales tax
Completed payroll for over 30 clients and employees while maintaining detailed records of procedures
Processed and mailed corresponding quarterly and end of year payroll forms such as, W2's, W9's, UC018, and 941's
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.

BOOKKEEPER

Summit Bookkeeping

03.2016 - 05.2017

Lead contact for any and all matters pertaining to all 50 clients
Weekly visits with clients to go over Bill pay, check writing, accounts payable management
Invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections
Bank, Paypal, and merchant account reconciliations via quickbooks
Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
Entered nancial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors
Reviewed and led nancial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all protocols.

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

FashionHope

04.2015 - 05.2016

Managed and maintained all designer accounts for e-commerce
Content curator for marketing and social media campaigns
Curated and organized local clothing drive events for the Non Prot side of the company
Managed electronic and paper ling systems by updating paperwork, maintaining documents and accurately recording information
Completed administrative tasks by performing business correspondence, transcription and data entry
Executed travel arrangements by researching and booking ights and accommodations
Supported company owner by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.

Education

Certificate - Financial Accounting

Harvard Business School

Online

05.2024

Skills

Quickbooks Online & Desktop
Microsoft 365
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Month-End Reports
File and Database Management
Monthly Reconciliations

Attention to Detail
Financial Records and Processing
Auditing
Payroll Administration
Tax Preparation