SOFIA LORA
Clayton,NC
Summary
Committed bookkeeper with a solid track record in financial record management and regulatory compliance. Skilled in accounts payable, receivable, and payroll processing, contributing to efficient financial operations. Strong command of QuickBooks and Excel ensures meticulous financial reporting and enhances operational integrity.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Sme Business Consultants
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Processed timely supplier and vendor payments to ensure seamless accounts payable operations.
- Accounts receivable and related accounting tasks were supported to strengthen overall accuracy.
- Accurate financial records reflected daily transaction posting and consistent data entry.
- Resolved bank statement discrepancies through meticulous reconciliation, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Balance sheets and profit and loss statements were prepared for reporting needs.
- Month-end closing activities were completed with support for accounting operations.
- Organized and maintained financial records and accounting documentation for efficient retrieval and compliance.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
PKCS, PLLC
Clayton, NC
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared accurate financial statements for CPA review.
- Processed payroll accurately and on schedule using ADP, Paychex, and QuickBooks Payroll, contributing to timely employee payments.
- Handled payroll liability payments promptly, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations to mitigate potential penalties.
- Completed bank and credit card reconciliations to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Recorded daily financial transactions, ensuring organized and up-to-date records to support accurate financial reporting.
- Managed year-end reporting, including preparation and distribution of W-2 and 1099 forms.
Bookkeeper
La Oficina
Raleigh, NC
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed bookkeeping for client portfolio, ensuring accuracy across multiple accounts.
- Reconciled bank, credit card, loan, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Completed month-end close tasks and prepared financial statements.
- Investigated account variances and unusual transactions to resolve bookkeeping issues.
- Supported bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up assignments.
- Communicated with clients to gather financial records and answer accounting questions.
- Assisted with accounts receivable follow-up to enhance cash flow and financial accuracy.
- Worked with the tax team to keep books accurate and ready for tax preparation.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
SEVRINA TAX & BUSINESS
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Entered and processed accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions accurately and on time.
- Completed bank and credit card reconciliations, maintaining financial records for CPA review.
- Ran payroll through ADP, Paychex, and QuickBooks Payroll, including payroll tax payments and year-end forms such as W-2s and 1099s.
- Prepared budgets and financial forecasts to monitor expenses and support profitability.
- Reviewed account books, recorded transactions, and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Managed sales tax filings and payments in alignment with state and local requirements.
- Reviewed coded records and corrected data entry issues.
Education
A.A.S Degree - Accounting and Finance
WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Raleigh, NC07-2027
U.S. Federal Taxation - Enrolled Agent
Gleim
Online07-2027
Bookkeeping Certification
Intuit Academy
Online09-2026
Quickbooks Online Payroll Certification
Intuit Academy
Online09-2026
Quickbooks Desktop Certification
Intuit Academy
Online09-2026
Skills
- Payable/receivable management
- Bank reconciliation processes
- Payroll management
- Sales tax reporting
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budget preparation
- Accounting software proficiency
- Excel proficiency
- Data entry accuracy
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Sme Business Consultants
10.2024 - 09.2025
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
PKCS, PLLC
08.2023 - 10.2024
Bookkeeper
La Oficina
10.2022 - 01.2023
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
SEVRINA TAX & BUSINESS
05.2021 - 10.2022
A.A.S Degree - Accounting and Finance
WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
U.S. Federal Taxation - Enrolled Agent
Gleim
Bookkeeping Certification
Intuit Academy
Quickbooks Online Payroll Certification
Intuit Academy
Quickbooks Desktop Certification
Intuit Academy