Financial Reporting Staff Accountant

DEREK BUSTOS

865-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Internal Revenue Agent (Auditing)

U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service January 2021 - Present

• Led compliance audits by analyzing trust accounts ($10k-$25M+), identifying and resolving discrepancies of

$10k-$500k+, ensuring adherence to Internal Revenue Code and supporting strong internal controls.

• Reviewed and interpreted thousands of pages of Internal Revenue Code and hundreds of pages of financial data, verifying tax filing accuracy and advising taxpayers on retirement plan compliance.

• Reviewed hundreds of pages of data to verify financial reporting and tax filing accuracy

• Facilitated dynamic collaboration with internal teams, taxpayers, attorneys, CPAs, and administrators, driving effective communication across multiple business areas to address compliance issues and enhance organizational capabilities.

• Developed and mentored 10+ new hires simultaneously, guiding them through audit processes to deliver accurate findings and corrections, aligning with the need to advise managers on competencies and process improvements.

• Efficiently managed 20+ concurrent cases with minimal oversight adapting to diverse environments (in-office, travel, remote).

• Prepared detailed summaries of audit findings, leveraging established templates and crafting original reports to communicate results.

Staff Accountant

Print One July 2020 – November 2020

• Processed hundreds of PO’s, inventory receipts, and invoices daily in Sage 50

• Generated aged receivables reports, followed up with customers, and updated payment status to management

• Collaborated with Account Manager and warehouse staff to ensure accurate job completion and billing

• Reviewed financial statements to confirm proper invoicing for the company

• Liaised with vendors and customers to ensure timely and accurate billing and payments Kroger Certified Pharmacy Technician

Kroger Pharmacy March 2016 – July 2021

• Ordered prescriptions medications for the pharmacy and prepared weekly technician schedules to ensure smooth pharmacy operations

• Resolved complex issues with doctors, patients, and insurance companies while managing diverse customer service challenges

• Trained new employees using extensive experience and deep knowledge of the role EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Finance – 2021 – New Mexico Highlands University Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting – 2020 – New Mexico Highlands University SKILLS

Finance and Accounting: Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing (Coupa), Payroll, Sage 50 Technical: Microsoft Office, Process Improvement and Analysis Soft Skills: Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Stakeholder Management REFERENCES

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