Hello! I’m Matthew Loera, a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, graduated with honors from California State University, Northridge. My academic foundation, including a 3.59 GPA and recognition on the Dean’s List, supports my practical experience in accounting.
I recently served as a Staff Accountant with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. In this role, I reconciled general ledger accounts, audited credit card and travel reports, processed and paid vendor invoices, managed vendor relations, and trained staff on accounting software. Additionally, as a self-employed Bookkeeper since June 2017, I handle business expenses, create financial reports, and reconcile bank accounts.
Earlier, I gained valuable customer service experience in retail management, where I audited cash registers, managed inventory, and oversaw vendor invoices.
I possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, Abila MIP Fund Accounting, Microix Workflow Modules, and Sage 300 for Construction and Real Estate. My strong analytical skills, independence, and effective communication abilities allow me to manage and analyze financial data accurately and convey insights clearly.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills to improve financial operations and support organizational success. Thank you for learning about my professional journey.
Experience
Self Employed
Jun 2017 – Present
Bookkeeper
Obtain and organize receipts and records of the business.
Record expenses of the business in Excel using predetermined categories.
Create pivot tables to show account balances and income statement.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Prepare financial statements for tax filings.
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
May 2017 – Jan 2023
Staff Accountant
Reconcile general ledger accounts.
Review invoices submitted by departments for accuracy.
Review and determine if a purchase should be capitalized.
Audit credit card and travel reports for accuracy and that travel reports meet the accountable plan per IRS regulations.
Reconcile vendor statements and contact vendor to resolve any discrepancies.
Review vendor paperwork and W-9 forms for accuracy and add vendors to the accounting system.
Issue 1099 forms for vendors.
Train accounting and other department staff members in the use of the accounting software.
Deposited and recorded checks received.
