Accounts Payable Accounting

Laura Perez

**** ******** ** #**** . *******, TX 77007 . 713-***-**** .

abmenw@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a challenging position in Accounting requiring a qualified

accounting professional and valued team player with business acumen,

computer proficiency, and a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Professional Development

CPA Candidate - Application of Intent Filed

Employment

Houston Greeters

Houston, TX

Non-Profit Organization that connects visitors of Houston with

local residents to share their knowledge of the Houston

region

Bookkeeper

November 2008 - January 2010

. Assisted Board members and Executive Director to create a

sustainable business model for the organization

. Managed accounting and reporting functions for organization, as

well as payroll processes and payments to IRS

. Handled diversified Accounts Payable/Receivable and expense

control procedures including bank and account reconciliation, cash

receipts, disbursements, finance charges, invoicing, and

preparation of bank deposits

. Prepared reconciliation for various general ledger accounts: cash,

accounts payable and accounts receivable and month-end variance

analysis

. Analyzed financial information detailing assets and liabilities

. Managed assets, grants and donations received, liabilities, and

expenditures to verify net worth on reported financial status

. Assisted in recruiting and leading orientations for volunteers

. Developed positive relationships with the Convention and Visitors

Bureau, the Greater Houston Partnership, the Convention and

Entertainment Facilities organization, the Medical Center, and

others who might use, and support the Greeters service

Lopez Negrete Communications

Houston, TX

Promotions Account Coordinator

August 2007-August 2008

. Assisted in analyzing and reporting departmental financial

statements

. Planned budget expenditures; control cash flow and cost

. Performed analytical procedures/analysis to detect unusual

financial statement relationships

. Identified and communicated accounting and budget matters to

directors and team members

. Responsible for monthly invoicing and payment of clients and

vendors

. Managed departmental billable hours on all active jobs

. Lead monthly departmental financial status meetings

. Developed the monthly and annual budgets and kept team informed

of any budget to actual variances. This allowed for a timely

resolution of any discrepancies identified

. Participated in planning and activation of Wal-Mart's sponsorship

of the 2007 Latin GRAMMYs

. Coordinated Bank of America's Hispanic festival sponsorships

reaching over 2 million attendees in several markets

. Assisted in developing marketing plans for Hispanic-geared

promotions for clients such as Wal-Mart, Tyson, Bank of America

and Guerrero

Education

University of Houston

Houston, TX

Completed Certificate of Accountancy Program

May 2010

GPA: 3.41

Fordham University

New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

May 2007 Concentration: Marketing

Deans List: Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006

Skills

Excel- Intermediate Level, PeopleSoft, Quickbooks, PeachTree,

Access; Planning and project management; Effective verbal and

written communications; Self motivated; Ability to establish and

maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, other

staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional

team environment; Strong ability to problem solve; Bilingual in

Spanish.

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