Maritza Castillo
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Motivated Assistant Accountant focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and controls. Responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Detail-oriented, and methodical, with excellent mathematical skills. Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Cruz Income Tax Services
Downey, California
10.2016 - 06.2024
- Prepared tax returns for individual and business clients efficiently.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted clients in understanding tax obligations and credits available.
- Maintained organized records of client transactions and filings.
- Utilized accounting software to manage client financial data effectively.
- Collaborated with team members on complex tax cases for accuracy.
- Communicated tax law changes to clients for informed decision-making.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Education
GED -
ABC Adult School
Cerritos California06-2023
Accountant - Accounting
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA06-2023
Management Assistant - Business Management
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA06-2023
Accountant - Accounting
Colegio Sagrado Corazon
Guatemala, Ciudad10-1988
Associate of Arts - Art
Cerritos College
NorwalkSkills
- Tax preparation
- Financial analysis
- Accounting software
- Regulatory compliance
- Recordkeeping
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- QuickBooks expert
- Superior attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Accounting recordkeeping
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Data analysis
- Payroll management
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Quickbooks
- Tax accounting specialization
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll processing
Affiliations
- I love painting, I would like to become professional.
- Donate time with senior citizens to paint as relaxing activity
Certification
- Tax Preparer
- Study to become Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- I was honored as Student of the Year at ABC Adult School, received recognition from Norwalk City, also from Senator Bob Archuleta.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
Cruz Income Tax Services
10.2016 - 06.2024
GED -
ABC Adult School
Accountant - Accounting
ABC Adult School
Management Assistant - Business Management
ABC Adult School
Accountant - Accounting
Colegio Sagrado Corazon
Associate of Arts - Art
Cerritos College
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