Lea Cornelius
Greater San Diego and Orange County,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience facilitating external audits and performing account reconciliations. Expertise in three-way matching of vendor invoices and maintaining accurate financial records. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and use of accounting software.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Intern
Helix Water District
La Mesa, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Compile and organize supporting documentation requested by external auditors
- Performed three-way matching on 50+ vendor invoices daily, coordinating with internal departments to confirm Purchase Order receipt and resolve discrepancies
- Reconciled customer deposit balances in ERP general ledger with Cayenta deposit reports to maintain accurate financial records
- Gathered financial and operational data for Statistical Section of District's 2026 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure comprehensive reporting
- Research rejected InvoiceCloud payments to confirm accurate posting in Cayenta Financial Management System (FMS)
Shift Lead
C&A Cafe and Creamery
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Trained new employees on organization standards and customer service practices
- Resolved customer concerns and complaints promptly and professionally to enhance satisfaction
- Completed guest orders accurately and delivered to maintain positive customer experience
- Managed store opening and closing procedures to ensure security and operations ran smoothly., managing the opening and closing of the store
Student Election Worker
Los Angeles County General Elections
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2022
- Collaborated with county and student workers to facilitate efficient election day operations
- Assisted voters with electronic poll books and answered questions to enhance voter experience
- Completed multiple training modules to quickly adapt to new systems and procedures
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business
CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business
CA05-2026
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial analysis
- Cash management
- Excel proficiency
- Accounting software expertise
- Data management
- Document management
- Self-motivation and initiative
Certification
CPA candidate, 2027
Volunteer Experience
Kappa Alpha Theta, International Women's Fraternity focused on Scholarship, Service, and Leadership, San Diego, CA, Active Member, 03/01/24, 07/01/25, Recruited and educated potential new members, highlighting organizational values, philanthropy, and goals while strengthening communication and interpersonal skills, Guided and supported new members, helping them transition into the organization while building lasting relationships, Contributed to a fundraising campaign to raise over $37,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Affiliations
- Enterprise Resource Planning Simulation (ERPSim), San Diego State University
Gained exposure to SAP ERP by managing a simulated company, analyzing transactional data in Excel, and presenting results as part of a team. - Tax Research Memo, San Diego State University
Researched federal tax issues using primary authorities and drafted a professional memorandum, demonstrating research and technical writing skills.
Timeline
Accounting Intern
Helix Water District
10.2025 - Current
Shift Lead
C&A Cafe and Creamery
06.2022 - 07.2024
Student Election Worker
Los Angeles County General Elections
06.2022
Master of Science - Accountancy
San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business