LAURA M. HERRERA SANTOS

Provider of Accounting, Tax and Financial services

Key clients: Bonchecitos, Transoil, and Tecniaire David

Part-time

• Mentored junior staff, cultivating talent and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
• Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities and inform strategic direction.
• Managed client tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Analyzed financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities for clients.

Part-time

• Provided personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
• Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises, promoting independence and overall well-being for clients.
• Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and patient needs.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care provided, supporting effective communication within healthcare teams.
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Provider of Accounting, Tax and Financial services

Full time

• Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
• Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
• Contributed expanding business market by subscription as state provider, increasing sales about 22%.
• Strengthened financial health by effectively managing capital raises and budget allocations.
• Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers and vendors, significantly reducing operational expenses.
• Analyzed complex tax scenarios to provide accurate filing strategies for individual and corporate clients.
• Developed tax planning strategies that minimized liabilities and optimized financial outcomes for clients.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of financial documents to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Reduce tax penalties and interests by timely and accurate

filling tax reporting.

• Developed strong client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty through exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborated in the implementation of accounting software for improved data management and workflow.

• Company Overview: Metal manufacturer
• Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
• Managed general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Conducted reconciliations of bank accounts, as well vendor accounts and resolved discrepancies promptly.
• Monitored fixed asset accounting process, maintaining accurate asset registers and calculating depreciation schedules per GAAP guidelines.
• Provided accurate unit-products cost into production by liquidation of imported raw material, calculating manufacturing process costs, and delivery logistics.
• Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Analyzed vendor payment terms to optimize cash flow and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Streamlined payroll processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing time.
• Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
• Ensured timely submission of tax filings, maintaining adherence to federal and state regulations.