Lorena Torres
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in processing payroll for over 400 employees and managing vendor invoices. Bilingual in English and Spanish, known for enhancing productivity through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Dr Mayrin Patron
Bakersfield, California
09.2019 - Current
- Scheduled appointments to ensure efficient patient flow
- Welcome patients and prepare them
- Answer phone calls customer service
- Managed inventory for travel schedules, optimizing availability for bookings
- Receive payments
- Processed bank transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity
Accounts Payable Clerk
City Of Delano, Grimmway Schools, D & J Farm, Trylogy, Crop Farm Management
Bakersfield, USA
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Issued 800 invoices monthly and updated customer statements for accuracy.
- Updated AP records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, and deductions.
- Reviewed and adjusted account balances to identify outstanding debts and potential discounts.
- Maintain budget information by calculating and entering data, fill out spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals.
- Evaluated data for accuracy and relevance in reporting, data entry skills, attention to detail, verbal communication.
- Processed payroll for over 300 employees.
Supervisor
Cayucos Beach Inn
Cayucos, USA
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Oversees all aspects of the hotel operations including, guest relations, front desk.
- Coordinated housekeeping and maintenance operations while managing finances to improve service quality.
- Scheduled staff for front desk shifts.
- Managed cash transactions and procured supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts.
- Resolved guest inquiries to improve overall satisfaction and loyalty.
Accounting Coordinator
Grant Construction
Bakersfield, USA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Processed vendor invoices, ensuring payment integrity and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Entered payroll data weekly and processed accounts payable, ensuring compliance with financial deadlines.
- Coordinated with suppliers, tracking payment statuses to maintain accurate financial records.
- Administer and maintain records of good receipts and maintain knowledge of order issues.
- Processed garnishments and government deductions for payroll accuracy.
Accounting/HR Assistant
Core-Mark
Bakersfield, USA
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed vendor invoices, ensuring accurate processing and timely payments.
- Coordinated with suppliers and maintained comprehensive records of payment statuses.
- Administered and maintained records of goods receipts and maintain knowledge of order issues.
- Processed incoming mail and organized documents for timely distribution.
- Welcomed visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
Achievement Representative
Achieve High Points
Bakersfield, USA
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Prepared weekly lesson plans to guide student preparation for subject course, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.
- Assisted manager with daily operations, tutoring and coaching students to enhance their understanding of subject material.
- Participated in parent outreach and recruiting efforts to engage families and promote program benefits.
- Clerical support including telephone operations, file management, and appointment setting.
Accounts Payable Clerk
AmeriPride Uniform Services
Bakersfield, USA
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
- Entered invoices for timely payment processing.
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Prepared batches of invoices for efficient data entry.
- Responded to vendor inquiries, ensuring accurate information delivery.
Payroll Clerk
David Evans Farming Inc
Porterville, USA
06.2007 - 10.2011
- Processed payroll for over 400 employees.
- Computed employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and records to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Calculate and include deductions, such as income tax withholding, Social Security payments, insurance, and union dues.
- Investigated and corrected payroll discrepancies to maintain accuracy and integrity of payroll data.
- Processed wage garnishments for child support and IRS obligations. due to child support or IRS intervention.
- Balance payroll runs.
Bank Teller
Bank of America
Porterville, USA
03.2003 - 05.2007
- Cashed checks and paid out funds after verifying signatures and account balances to ensure compliance and security.
- Received checks and cash for deposit, verified amounts, and ensured accuracy of deposit slips to maintain transaction integrity.
- Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names.
- Identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents.
- Enter customers' transactions into computers in order to record transactions.
- Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts.
- Handled customer service inquiries to resolve issues and enhance client satisfaction.
Secretary
Navarro’s Insurance
Porterville, USA
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Answered multi-line telephone, took accurate messages, and managed incoming cash and check transactions to maintain financial records.
- Provided customer service and administrative support by maintaining complete records of insurance policies and processing bank transactions.
- Entered data on renewal policy applications and processed various insurance policies to ensure accurate client information.
- Facilitated sales at the front desk.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Administration
- Cash Handling and Sales
- Expense recording
- Reporting and taxation
- Excel
- Accounting Programs
- Customer Service
- Correspondence management
- Onboarding and inventory
- Policy Management
- Bilingual speaker
Timeline
Office Assistant
Dr Mayrin Patron
09.2019 - Current
Supervisor
Cayucos Beach Inn
02.2018 - 07.2018
Accounts Payable Clerk
City Of Delano, Grimmway Schools, D & J Farm, Trylogy, Crop Farm Management
09.2016 - 12.2019
Accounting Coordinator
Grant Construction
12.2015 - 08.2016
Accounting/HR Assistant
Core-Mark
05.2015 - 11.2015
Achievement Representative
Achieve High Points
09.2012 - 06.2015
Accounts Payable Clerk
AmeriPride Uniform Services
11.2011 - 08.2012
Payroll Clerk
David Evans Farming Inc
06.2007 - 10.2011
Bank Teller
Bank of America
03.2003 - 05.2007
Secretary
Navarro’s Insurance
01.2000 - 03.2003