Lorena Zarate, CPA
Finance Director at City Of Guadalupe- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
California Board of AccountancySep, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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City Of Guadalupe
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Nov 2019 - Present
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EARTH SYSTEMS
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Aug 2015 - Nov 2019
Perform month and year end procedures, including journal entries, analysis of the general and subsidiary ledgers, reconciliations of bank account, and fixed assets, while working directly with the Controller and CFO. Perform various year end compliance reporting and filings. Intercompany transactions within the corporate subsidiaries. Provide supervision of the accounts receivable department and provide support to the collections, human resources, accountspayable, and payroll departments. Preparation of workpapers and analysis provided to external auditors, which include financial, 401k and various insurance auditors. Knowledge of project-based billing and cost accounting, which includes prevailing wage labor laws and regulations. Knowledge of GAAP and regard to internal controls. Involvement with configuration and implementation of integrated accounting system, (ERP).
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Caliber Accounting Group
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
Provided supervision, review, and delegated tasks and projects while training staff accountants and interns. Created a collaborative environment among the staff to increase their confidence, knowledge and skills by providing constructive feedback and assistance. Performed consulting services for a variety of clients including quarterly income tax planning and estate planning projections. Preparation and review of income tax returns for individuals, C corporations, S corporations, LLCs, partnerships, disregarded entities, estates and trusts for variety of industries including professional services, real estate, agriculture and technology. Enhanced skills in multistate and foreign reporting. Excellent tax research skills and familiarity with the IRS and CA state tax rules and regulations, including experience with the IRS and FTB tax audit procedures and expectations. Preparation of Power of Attorney and experience with IRS and FTB direct contact to address various tax issues. Experience with direct client contact and excellent communication skills.
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management