Karla Prado
Las Vegas
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and project coordination. Adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, and supporting CFO directives. Skilled in process improvement, financial analysis, and compliance. Seeking an Accountant role to leverage expertise in financial management and contribute to business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Lifeskills Unlimited
Las Vegas
02.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate invoicing.
- Billed the State of NV for services rendered to individuals with special needs.
- Managed trust accounts for individuals with disabilities, including recording and posting journal entries in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Record and review journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts and credit cards, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues.
- Assisted the CFO with financial projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Project Coordinator/Staff Accountant
Roth Lighting
Las Vegas
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Assisted in budgeting by developing spreadsheets to monitor cash flow, improving financial visibility, and decision-making.
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card accounts
- Processed and managed lighting manufacturer orders, ensuring accuracy and prompt delivery.
- Updated pricing sheets using Google Drive and Oasis Software to reflect market changes.
- Coordinated training sessions for manufacturers and distributors.
- Prepared KPI reports, providing data-driven insights for management.
Office Manager
Jack Dish Plumbing
Las Vegas
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking deposits.
- Scheduled and coordinated service calls and labor assignments for large-scale projects.
- Ordered warehouse inventory and sourced specialized plumbing parts.
- Submitted building permits with city and county offices.
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Premier Dry Cleaning
Las Vegas
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Managed payroll for 40-50 employees, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Filed tax reports with Nevada State and IRS on a biweekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for business performance evaluation.
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy in financial transactions.
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA06.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01.2024
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Project management
- AP & AR Management
- Payroll processing
- Reconciliation -Bank & Credit Cards
- Journal entry posting
- Month-end closing
- Sales tax compliance
- GAAP compliance
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Trello
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Project
- Budget Planning
- Process Improvement
- Notary Public -Nevada
Accomplishments
- Successfully streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing reporting time by 20%.
- Implemented a new reconciliation procedure, minimizing financial discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional financial projects, improving cash flow management and forecasting.
Certification
- Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Lifeskills Unlimited
02.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator/Staff Accountant
Roth Lighting
07.2020 - 12.2023
Office Manager
Jack Dish Plumbing
01.2018 - 07.2020
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Premier Dry Cleaning
01.2009 - 12.2017
Master's Degree - Accounting
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor's Degree - Project Management
College of Southern Nevada
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