SCOTTY E. LLOJA
Pasadena,CA
Summary
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / BOOKEEPER / FINANCIAL ANALYST Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Plexcity
Glendora, CA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Reconciled monthly client bank accounts, balance sheets, statement of activity, statement of financial position, and cash flow analysis
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors. Processed and generated yearly 1099s. Prepared and filed Sales & Use Tax with various State Non-Resident Withholding tax returns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed
- Processed and month end close, assigned accounting classifications to bank transactions, entered trade payables, and journal entries, and handled client inquiries
- Distributed accurate financial reportings to Controllers for informed decision-making based on reliable data
- Provided tailored bookkeeping, and accounting support to Credit Union Service Organizations (AUX CU, Credit Union Association of New Mexico, Idaho Health Care Association, Virginia Credit Union League, and Utah First Credit Union)
Bookkeeper Assistant
Los Angeles Police Protective League
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Disbursed 270 - 415 high volume reimbursement program services: Higher Education & Training (H.E.A.T.) Scholarship Recipient Award, Smart Ride, and Delegate Stipends with amounts estimating in $285,027.63
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all organization protocols and supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed
- Contributed to development of annual budgets by providing input on historical expenses and anticipated future costs. Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready
- Improved accuracy of financial records by restructuring filing systems to facilitate easy access to information and record retention schedule
- Generated detailed financial reports for management and board of directors review, facilitating informed decision making (Treasurer's report, Director expense report, Budget vs. Actual)
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Urban Smart Growth, LLC.
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed bi-weekly payroll for employees and independent contractors and maintained detailed records of procedures
- Recognized for resolving and restoring accurate financial reporting by identifying and correcting 35 outstanding bank accounts in unreconciled deposits $4,859,036.54 and Checks $2,674,681.88
- Developed effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for leadership review
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring outstanding invoices closely and following up on overdue payments proactively
- Recorded monthly rent deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts, entered AP bills, processed payments, tracked building expenses for 14 owned properties
Bookkeeper
New Capital, LLC.
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Recovered $5,300.34 in unsettled laundry income
- Reduced expenses by 47% for 3 residential properties, comparing 4 years of costs and negotiating new contracts
- Verified receivables, reviewed accuracy of deposit batches
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, & annual reports to investors
- Issued yearly 1099 to vendors and prepared 1096 for submission to IRS.
Payment Specialist/Administrative Support
Culinary Staffing Services
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained time and attendance records for 110-220 employees, computed wages and overtime payments
- Compiled invoicing and supporting documentation for factored accounts receivables
- Assisted HR with office duties, entering, processing, and filing I-9, W-4, W-9 forms
- Recognized for recovering $29,562.58 in overdue invoices.
Night Auditor
Sirtaj Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Communicated pertinent information with front desk staff, printed emergency reports, verified all 3rd Party (Expedia, Orbitz, Hotels.com, etc), packages and faxes for guest schedule to check in late, run high balance report, perform bucket check list which includes posting room and tax to all in-house folios, checking for no shows, guest and city ledger, balances, journal files, credit limit warning
- Reports generated from EOD on IQ POS System, Run EOD on ROOM MASTER 2000
- Performed daily audit, Programmed hotel switch boards for morning wake-up calls to guests, ran shift report and organized paperwork, counted and balance cash drawer, and brief AM shift on early departures.
- Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors
Education
Certified Bookkeeper - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA11.2019
QuickBooks Certfied User - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Pearson Vue Certiport
Los Angeles, CA09.2016
Professional Bookkeeper With QuickBooks - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Cal State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA07.2016
Office Administration - Business Administration
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
Los Angeles, CA09.2009
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Central High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- GAAP
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Journal Entries
- Balance sheets
- Expertise in [QBO, SAGE, Billcom, Zeno, Vena, Expensify, Asana]
- Project Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Support
- Financial statement review
Affiliations
- The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- CPB - Certified Public Bookkeeper
- QCU - QuickBooks Certified User
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Plexcity
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bookkeeper Assistant
Los Angeles Police Protective League
12.2017 - 04.2022
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Urban Smart Growth, LLC.
08.2016 - 11.2017
Bookkeeper
New Capital, LLC.
08.2015 - 08.2016
Payment Specialist/Administrative Support
Culinary Staffing Services
05.2014 - 08.2015
Night Auditor
Sirtaj Hotel
01.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Bookkeeper - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University
QuickBooks Certfied User - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Pearson Vue Certiport
Professional Bookkeeper With QuickBooks - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Cal State University of San Bernardino
Office Administration - Business Administration
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Central High School
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