Karen Flores
West Covina,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven accounting professional pursuing CPA eligibility by Winter 2025. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, complemented by bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Demonstrates a solid background in administrative support and project coordination, successfully managing development projects to ensure timely completion and optimal resource allocation. Recognized for expertise in financial analysis, bookkeeping, and tax preparation, with a proven track record of effective collaboration within teams while maintaining accuracy and compliance in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Development Assistant
Kid City Hope Place (Temp)
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported fundraising initiatives through donor outreach and relationship management.
- 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
Los Angeles
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court protocols and procedures.
- Attended court hearings, providing detailed summaries and observations for judges under the mentorship of Judge Torrealba, Judges Bogdanoff, and Munguia Smith.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records in compliance with court protocols.
- Additionally assisted with forensic accounting document toward family law cases.
Supervisor Assistant
Universal Waste Systems, Inc
Norwalk, CA
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 communication between departments to improve workflow and project completion times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
California State Polytechnic University
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)
- Budget control
- Financial administration
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
Accomplishments
- 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
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
American Sign Language
Professional Working
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 (Temp)
01.2025 - 07.2025
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