Clarissa Salas
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Efficiently handles multiple tasks and consistently meets deadlines. Proactively embraces new challenges and actively contributes to team objectives. Organized and dependable candidate adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Walter P. Moore
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Monitored cash flow, million dollar disbursements and receipts to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Managed accounts payable processing ensuring timely payments to vendors and resolved disputes.
- Handled financial reporting, prepaid account schedules, and reconciliations.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Assisted in month-end closing, ensuring timely processing of invoices.
- Reviewed 200 weekly employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes.
- Transitioned to a paperless accounts payable process, reducing environmental impact.
- Reconciled checks monthly to ensure account accuracy.
Junior Staff Accountant
Walter P. Moore
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Provided detailed documentation for external auditors as requested.
- Facilitated the month-end closing process through diligent preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statement analysis.
- Managed accounts payable processes for the Information Technology group, ensuring timely vendor payments and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
- Provided excellent customer service to internal departments by addressing inquiries related to billing, expense reports, and other financial matters promptly and professionally.
- Collected and deposited thousand dollar checks weekly.
- Reconciled company bank, 5 credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Accounting Intern
Walter P. Moore
2017.08 - 2022.07
- Compiled 200 monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
- Aided senior accountants in preparing year-end tax returns while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Processed 300 weekly payments and documents such as invoices, vouchers, and employee reimbursements.
- Processed 15 credit card payments and reconciled 5 credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Assisted front desk, greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2022
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2019
Skills
- Spanish (read, write, and speak)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
- Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- BST Consultants
- Concur
- Bluebeam
Extracurricular Activities
VP of Finance, SLG National Sorority Incorporated, 08/20- 06/21
VP of Recruitment, SLG National Sorority Incorporated, 08/21- 06/22
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Walter P. Moore
2023.01 - 2023.12
Junior Staff Accountant
Walter P. Moore
2022.08 - 2022.12
Accounting Intern
Walter P. Moore
2017.08 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of Houston
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
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