Stephanie Meza Email & Phone Number

Laredo, Tx, Us

Completed monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, processed payroll, filed sales tax reports, and prepared 940, 941, W2, 1099 and 1098 forms for over 60 companies.Executed accounts payable and accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.Reconciled sales tax and payroll reports to general ledger, making adjusting journal entries as needed.Prepared federal tax returns, estimates and extensions for individuals, partnerships, LLCs, S-Corporations and C-Corporations.Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate returns.Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts with tact and efficiency while under tight deadlines.Alleviated workloads and reduced closing time by creating a supplementary Excel financial reporting system that accelerated entry input and decreased errors.

Supervised over 200 AR clients and 100 AP clients and eliminated backlogs by improving reporting procedures and establishing new policies for credit line approval or rejection.Submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual state sales and use tax returns for multiple states and educated management on strategies for minimizing tax liability.Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries and reconciled financial discrepancies by compiling and analyzing account information.Recorded nightly tour settlements and supervise collection procedures from venues and tour representatives.Acted as payroll supervisor and 401K plan administrator, and collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Managed accounts and multi-million dollar commission payouts for high-profile clients in the entertainment industry according to customized contracts and production timelines through coordination with studios and production companies, agents, managers, and attorneys.Projected departmental revenue based on quarterly earnings and commission reports, and implemented production grids to inform accounting staff of deadlines and ensure timely collections and payouts.Trained and supervised all new and provisional employees and made training recommendations to management based on skill level and performance.Doubled the film finance department's gross profits by collaborating with management and departments across the organization to implement blanket financial controls, and was formally recognized by CFO and awarded a certificate of appreciation for outstanding contributions in Finance and Accounting.

Washington, Dc, Us

Coordinated and actualized the inaugural Home Fair Expo and created and distributed all promotion and marketing materials, successfully recruiting over 30 local sponsors, 55 volunteers within the banking and real estate community to lead workshops, and 2,000 people in attendance.Developed individualized financial action plans for first-time homebuyer clients, and worked with mortgage companies to obtain favorable loss mitigation results.Coordinated monthly first-time homebuyer and foreclosure workshops, organized and attended monthly board meetings, and participated in voluntary community outreach effort to further develop and disseminate the organization's mission. Developed and translated press releases, marketing materials, and resource development plans for the organization.Submitted quarterly progress reports to NeighborWorks and HUD.

Posted daily cash disbursements and receipts, entered journal entries, and performed monthly bank reconciliation using CheckMark, Quickbooks and NoteSmith software.Reconciled payroll reports to company ledgers for all clients prior to transmission of company payroll tax and 1099, W-2 and quarterly to annual payroll reports.Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Handled cash and deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentation.

Awarded Fulbright fellowship to conduct research in content and language integrated learning and fulfill teaching assistantship appointment in Madrid, Spain

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Assisted the Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of company as well as the editorial staff in all activities leading to publication.Coordinated with clients in order to write articles with selected corresponding artwork to appear on RobbReport.com.Transcribed and corrected draft material and proofread editorial copy for factual inaccuracies or spelling/grammatical errors.Responded to phone and email queries regarding interviews, press releases and copyright materials and performed monthly database upkeep on active press contacts.

Malibu, Ca, Us

Performed daily tasks including cataloging, students demonstrations, collections and research inquiries. Organized and coordinated departmental training in online cataloging and database searches.Ensured completion of all orders of new materials and equipment.

Acted as primary intern on the organization of the “Multi-Sector Trade Mission of Argentine Businessmen from the United States of America and Canada Seminar” and the “Argentina Independent International Film Festival.”

Boston, Ma, Us

Partnered with a pre-school student from a low-income community for a year of individualized tutoring and mentoring focused on building language, literacy, and social and emotional skills.Surpassed 300-hour pledged commitment.

B.A. English Literature, B.A. Spanish, English, Spanish

Accounting