Elena Torres: Norwalk, CA 562-***-**** *********@*****.***
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Innovative Accounting Specialist with a high level of integrity showing good judgment and confidentiality. History of success ensuring accurate and efficient processing of business transactions and records. Proven track record in managing accounts payable and receivable, coding and inputting invoices, and cash flow/budget management. Known for working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and changing demands while being responsive to organizational needs.
Areas of Expertise:
Accounting Bookkeeping General Ledger Financial Reporting Invoicing Reconciliation Data Entry & Analysis Accounts Payable & Receivable Customer Service BirchStreet Oracle Microsoft Office QuickBooks ADP Alcohol/Food Handling Certified
Professional Experience
Marriott Spectrum – Irvine, CA F&B, Concierge assistant, Host M-Club, 7/2022 – Present
Restock polish supply for morning crew, provide friendliness and be courteous to guests etc. Provide above and beyond to guests requets. Provide assistance to restaurant server on a daily basis.
Amazon Fresh – Whittier, CA Retail Store Associate I, L1 – 9/2021 – Present
Customer service professional, answer customer questions, inventory, stow, stock, and front end support, etc.
Westin Anaheim Resort - Anaheim, CA
Accounts Payable Associate – 2/2020 – 8/2020
Receive, review match, code invoices and send to appropriate dept., for approval. Review information accuracy and completeness. Perform month end and closing activities. Reporting and reconciliation of sub-ledger AP. Reconcile vendor statements, and research and correct discrepancies. Monitoring accounts to ensure payments are up today.
Standard Hotels- Los Angeles, CA.
Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Specialist- 4/2019-2/2020
Perform accounting activities involving account maintenance, journal entries and reconciliations. Ensure accounts payable are paid while adhering to departmental policies and procedures. Analyze billing, process in accounting software, and apply payments. Conduct research and compile data for report preparation, resolving discrepancies with data.
Westin Long Beach Hotel Doubletree Hotel- Carson - Long Beach Carson, CA
Account Receivable Clerk -10/2012- 4/2019
Oversee charges and credit procedures, correcting the general ledger, and accounting record keeping, while balancing accounts. Support management in all account queries and disputes. Performed follow-up billing, collection documentation and informed management of potential uncollectible accounts. Processed third party authorization forms and Chase Paymentech/AMEX chargebacks.
Selected Contributions:
●Successful record of processing chargebacks with 99% reimbursement, saving the company 65% in chargebacks.
●Recipient of the Employee of The Month award.
Japanese Travel Bureau- Torrance, CA
Accounting Specialist- 4/2011- 5/2012
Researched and resolved accounting entries, post to general ledgers, and other accounting records Performed billing, customer service, cash application, collections, and periodic account analysis. Solved critical errors such as month end, bank reconciliation, expense and financial reports. Prepared balance sheet account reconciliations and responded to variance inquiries.
Accounts Payable Specialist, Boerner Truck Center Account Receivable Clerk, Four Points by Sheraton LAX- CA 05/1999 -10/2007-03/2011
Education: Certificate/Certification: Advanced Accounting Specialist Accountant Assistant Computerized Office Automation- Practical Data Processing, Inc.