Vera Montoya
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Accounting with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Colorado Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
08.2023 - Current
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on cash basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
Property Accountant
Robert Half – Century Casino
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for general accounting review and ensuring the accuracy of daily corporate/casino financial activity
- Verifying adequacy of cash balances
- Approve weekly Accounts Payable check run
- Prepare/review balance sheet account reconciliations and cash account reconciliations
- Prepare the monthly accrual journal entry
- Verifying proper coding of general ledger accounts & correct payment
- Prepare other periodic reporting and issue monthly Profit and Loss Statement
- Manage fixed asset processing
- Prepare quarterly variance analysis.
Accountant
Colorado Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on cash basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
Senior Accountant
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Accounting Generalist
Pueblo Diversified Industries
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Streamlined invoicing processes for increased efficiency and reduced payment delays.
- Oversaw payroll processing, guaranteeing accurate calculations and timely distribution of employee payments while avoiding costly penalties related to tax withholdings or reporting errors.
- Enter Journal Entries, record transactions, and reconcile.
Office Manager
Robert Half Staffing - Waldroop Construction
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensure all invoices are processed on time
- Manage office bookkeeping and payroll
- Process all 1099 subcontractor employees
- Handle all bank and credit card reconciliation.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Staff Accountant Temp
The Job Store - Cobham Rad
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Property Accountant
Monroe Group
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Assist and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for investors and lenders
- Perform general ledger accounting tasks for multiple entities
- Prepare all journal entries, balance sheets, and bank account reconciliation
- Support audit preparation and verify fixed assets to the county records
- Verified accounts payable documentation and generated weekly check runs to pay tax and liabilities before predetermined deadlines.
- Participated in the annual budgeting process, working closely with property managers and senior management to set realistic financial targets for upcoming fiscal years.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, United States10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue Global
Davenport, United States01.2017
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- General Ledger Entries
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- GAAP Accounting
- Payroll Processing
- Cash Flow analysis
- Analytical research
- Journal Entries
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Financial records review
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Colorado Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
08.2023 - Current
Property Accountant
Robert Half – Century Casino
05.2023 - 08.2023
Accountant
Colorado Center Of Orthopaedic Excellence
10.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Accountant
Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
08.2019 - 09.2020
Accounting Generalist
Pueblo Diversified Industries
02.2019 - 08.2019
Office Manager
Robert Half Staffing - Waldroop Construction
11.2018 - 02.2019
Staff Accountant Temp
The Job Store - Cobham Rad
09.2018 - 11.2018
Property Accountant
Monroe Group
03.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue Global
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