Accounting Assistant with Education Leadership Potential

Karla Gonzalez

479-***-**** Baytown, ***** ********@*********.**.***

www.linkedin.com/in/karla-gonzalez2003

EDUCATION

C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, Houston, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting May 2027 Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas

Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2024

Completed 24 hours towards a Bachelor of Science in Accounting University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, Morrilton, Arkansas Associate of Science in Business May 2023

Cumulative GPA: 3.20

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

University of Houston, BUSI 3302: Connecting Bauer to Business Spring 2024 XYZ Energy Management Corporate Project

Worked with a seven-member team to perform a comprehensive analysis of energy value chain and assess company’s competitive positioning

Researched emerging technologies and marketing strategies related to energy products and services

Managed task coordination by helping assign responsibilities among team members EXPERIENCE

Amtex Insurance, Houston, Texas August 2024 – Present Accounting Assistant

Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and promptly identify discrepancies

Review and validate daily financial and operational reports for accuracy and compliance with policies, guiding team members on best practices and fostering accountability

Process customer refunds, cancellations, disputes, and payment adjustments while mitigating routine issues

Maintain accurate accounting records and support month-end closing activities

Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution La Chiquita Mexican Restaurant, Russellville, Arkansas April 2021 – August 2023 Hostess

Greeted guests warmly and created a positive first impression upon arrival

Managed reservations, waitlists, and seating arrangements to assure smooth guest flow

Coordinated with servers and management to optimize table assignments and service efficiency

Addressed guest concerns and complaints promptly, taking initiative to solve issues and ensure high customer satisfaction

Managed front front-of-house operations during peak hours, assisting staff to maintain smooth service and exceptional quality

HONORS AND AWARDS

Vice Chancellor’s List: Fall 2021

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Inducted 2022

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES

Fluent in Spanish

Microsoft Office Proficiency, Outlook, QuickBooks

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