Karen Flores
West Covina,CA
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented. First-generation graduate student pursuing CPA eligibility by Winter 2025. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with diverse experience solid background in administrative support and project coordination. Successfully assisted in managing numerous development projects, ensuring timely completion and effective resource allocation.Adept at optimizing processes and supporting cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Assistant
Kid City Hope Place
01.2025 - Current
- Support development team with financial reporting, tax documentation, and budget forecasting.
- Assist in clerical tasks including auditing, expense tracking, and cost comparison across vendors.
- Ensure accurate donation recording and adherence to nonprofit financial policies.
Judicial Intern
Los Angeles Superior Court
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted forensic accounting document assets and revenue toward family law cases.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court protocols and procedures.
- Observed trials and developed legal summaries under the mentorship of Judge Torrealba, Judges Bogdanoff, and Munguia Smith.
Supervisor Assistant
Universal Waste Systems, Inc
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Analyzed production data to improve labor efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Created detailed reports on labor and production metrics to support budgeting decisions.
- Streamlined daily workflows, leading to a measurable increase in productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2025
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis (Excel, SAP, Tableau)
- Audit Procedures & Internal Controls
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- GAAP & Financial Standards Knowledge
- ERP Systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle)
- Data Analysis
- File & Database Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual – English and Spanish (fluent), French and American sign language (moderate)
Certification
- Dean's List Fall 2022
- Brad Burlingame Hon. Scholar
- A.D Accounting '24
- A.D Economics '22
- A.D Business Administration '22
- A.D Social & Behavioral Sciences '19
- Accounting Assistant '20
- Advanced Accounting Specialist '21
- Computer Information Systems '21
Affiliations
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Cal Poly Society of Accountants (CPSA)
- Adelante Estudiantes (Treasurer & Scheduler) 2023-2024
- Completed CORE Finance Training
Timeline
Development Assistant
Kid City Hope Place
01.2025 - Current
Judicial Intern
Los Angeles Superior Court
06.2024 - 06.2025
Supervisor Assistant
Universal Waste Systems, Inc
02.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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