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Samantha Grajeda Coss

BAKERSFIELD,CA

Summary

Early-career accounting professional with experience in income tax preparation, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation. Strong Excel skills support accurate data tracking and reporting. Focused on improving bookkeeping accuracy, compliance, and tax-ready documentation.

Overview

2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Year-End Bookkeeping Tax Preparer

Stop N Recycle
Bakersfield, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed source documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with tax preparation requirements
  • Prepared year-end bookkeeping entries, ensuring accurate financial records for tax reporting
  • Organized supporting schedules and ledgers for year-end filings and accountant review
  • Reconciled accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank statements to support clean closing
  • Maintained confidential financial data while delivering accurate bookkeeping support and tax-ready reports
  • Analyzed complex financial situations, providing tailored solutions for individual client needs regarding taxes and bookkeeping matters.
  • Developed spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information.

Cashier

El Punto Market
Bakersfield, CA
06.2024 - 01.2026
  • Processed customer transactions accurately using a POS system and accepted cash, debit, and credit payments.
  • Balanced cash drawer at shift end and resolved register discrepancies promptly.
  • Assisted customers with product location, pricing questions, and checkout concerns.
  • Monitored stock levels and replenished merchandise to ensure product availability.
  • Assisted in sales order fulfillment and inspected incoming shipments for verification against shipping documents.
  • Processed international customer remittance service transactions and validated customer details.
  • Followed remittance service compliance guidelines per financial regulations, anti-money laundering rules, internal policies.
  • Streamlined transaction log accuracy while ensuring all documentation was properly filed for remittance services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12-2026

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Income tax preparation
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Expense tracking
  • Data gathering
  • Organizational skills
  • Mathematical calculations
  • Data entry
  • Filing system
  • Fraud prevention awareness
  • Detail orientation
  • Financial transaction oversight

Affiliations

  • California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cashier

El Punto Market
06.2024 - 01.2026

Year-End Bookkeeping Tax Preparer

Stop N Recycle
07.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting

California State University, Bakersfield

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bakersfield College
Samantha Grajeda Coss