Karina Cortez
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Responsible, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Data Processing Techninian
Palmdale School District
03.2023 - Current
- Use computer software such as BEST (FIN) to review and approve.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with director on process improvement initiatives to attain goals.
- Analyzed and compiled Special Education data to continuously optimize processes.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents and reports.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Personal Care Assistant
RCC Respite Care Agency
07.2017 - Current
- Assist in teaching an Autistic child
- Provide guidance that promotes positive behavioral and social development
- Observe and record her behavior and discuss with parents
- Assist child in daily routine such as; grooming, dressing and feeding
- Maintained a secure environment and interacted while entertaining in educational ways.
Accounting Clerk II
Palmdale School District
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Managed accounts payable and Contracts.
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
- Assisted in review and revision of Contracts based on business needs.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Bilingual Clerk Typist
Buena Vista Elementary School
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.
- Typed official correspondence and reports from handwritten notes and other information sources.
- Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.
- Typed letters, memos and other correspondence for staff, using various software programs.
- Ran errands and send faxes. Sorted mail and paperwork like graded homework.
CNA
Palmdale School District Los Amigos
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Assist in setting up the service area and preparing the meals
- Clean and sanitize work area, equipment, utensils, dishes. Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Manager/ Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Services
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Administration work Manage office organized functions, and oversaw daily operations
- Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent consulting and expertise
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration Assistant
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA10.2021
Dental -
United Education Institute
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Dependable
- Time Management
- Strong Multitasking Skill
- Office Organization
- Data Reporting
- Efficient Data Entry
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Data Processing Techninian
Palmdale School District
03.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk II
Palmdale School District
10.2021 - 03.2023
Bilingual Clerk Typist
Buena Vista Elementary School
09.2019 - 02.2022
Personal Care Assistant
RCC Respite Care Agency
07.2017 - Current
CNA
Palmdale School District Los Amigos
09.2016 - 02.2019
Manager/ Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax Services
11.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Business Administration Assistant
Antelope Valley College
Dental -
United Education Institute
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