Loretta Merino
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Supportive Accounting Assistant known for taking initiative to maintain best-in-class accounting services. Proven history of helping modernize offices while maintaining financial recordkeeping. Talented tax preparation professional with expertise in completing returns accurately and efficiently. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
MDRN Staffing
Santa Fe Springs, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
- Managed fixed asset register ensuring all additions, disposals, transfers are recorded correctly in the system.
- Reviewed banking activity regularly to identify any irregularities or unauthorized transactions.
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff.
- Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions.
- Communicated with senior accounting staff about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Assisted internal accounting team in checking financial statements for accuracy to produce reliable reports.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Self Employed Services
Whittier, CA
01.1999 - Current
- Verified borrower identity by comparing signature on identification with signature on documents.
- Organized and maintained accurate records of all loan documents.
- Ensured all notarizations were performed in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Accurately completed title forms according to applicable rules and regulations.
- Assisted clients in completing loan applications accurately and thoroughly.
- Securely stored signed loan documents in a confidential manner until delivery or pick-up was arranged.
- Provided professional customer service while interacting with customers, lenders, escrow officers, title companies.
- Performed multiple signings per day in a timely fashion meeting deadlines set forth by employers and clients.
- Maintained current knowledge of Notary Public laws governing real estate closings in assigned states and jurisdictions.
- Prepared Notary journal entries for each transaction according to state requirements.
- Traveled to various locations within an assigned area providing mobile notary services.
- Complied with all federal, state, local laws pertaining to notarial acts.
- Achieved timeline and quality targets when organizing large volume of records.
- Adhered to ethical standards established by the National Notary Association.
- Documented transactions in notary journal to maintained permanent records.
- Administered oaths and affirmations on legal documents to affirm clients' honor and accountability.
- Affixed stamp or seal on documents as proof of witnessing event or deal.
- Created and maintained records of notarized items in paper and electronic forms.
- Reviewed loan documents for completeness and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Asked signers about validity of information contained in documents.
- Scheduled appointments with in-house or outside mobile notary to accommodate signing with clients.
- Liaised between borrowers, loan officers and escrow officers to facilitate smooth and efficient loan closing process.
- Contracted with various agencies to complete personal loan packages.
- Checked for signs of coercion in either party or fraud and refused to notarize suspect transaction.
- Contacted customers regarding missing or incomplete information on legal documents.
- Created and signed depositions and affidavits used in courts of law.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
- Answered phones and routed voicemails to respective employees.
- Greeted guests and vendors to assist in navigating space.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Performed accounting or financial analysis.
Tax Preparer
Self-employeed
Whittier, CA
10.2011 - 01.2020
- Compiled data from clients to accurately complete tax forms.
- Identified potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and trusts.
- Analyzed financial information such as income statements and balance sheets to calculate tax liability.
- Explained complex tax regulations in an easy-to-understand manner for clients' understanding.
- Maintained accurate records of all client transactions and filings.
- Evaluated financial situations of individual taxpayers and businesses to determine appropriate actions for reducing taxes owed or increasing refunds due.
- Reviewed prior year's returns for accuracy and completeness before submitting them.
- Corresponded with government agencies regarding discrepancies between submitted documents and actual amounts owed and refundable.
- Organized paperwork for efficient review by senior staff members.
- Assisted customers with any questions they had about their taxes or filing status.
- Filed electronically through approved software programs.
- Worked closely with other departments within the company to ensure accuracy of data entry into system databases.
- Advised clients to comply with IRS regulations and meet state and federal tax obligations.
- Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
- Responded to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses or tax return amendments.
- Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Southern California College of Business & Law
Brea, CASome College (No Degree) - Banking And Financial Support Services
MORTGAGE EDUCATORS
American Fork, UTSkills
- Federal Regulation Compliance
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Data Entry
- Purchase Orders
- Quickbooks
- Expense Reports
- GAAP Principles
- Reconciling Accounts
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Document Evaluations
- Fraud Reviews
- Documentation Skills
- Recordkeeping Abilities
- Documentation Abilities
- Identification Requirements
- Fraud Understanding
- Business Administration
- Administrative Support
- Professional and Mature
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- TypinG 45 WPM
- AR/AP
- AS/400
- Excel Spreadsheets
Timeline
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
MDRN Staffing
09.2023 - Current
Tax Preparer
Self-employeed
10.2011 - 01.2020
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Self Employed Services
01.1999 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Southern California College of Business & Law
Some College (No Degree) - Banking And Financial Support Services
MORTGAGE EDUCATORS
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