Elmer Tovar
(714) 797-1169 | ElmerTovar@Yahoo.com | Fullerton, California | www.linkedin.com/in/elmer-tovar
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Fullerton College, Fullerton, California December 2019
Associate in Arts, Economics
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
RSM US, LLP, Irvine, California August 2022 – May 2026
Senior Audit Associate
-Applied related internal control guidelines and evaluations over publicly traded entities internal software programs
-Experience in reporting of loans in according with CECL (ASC 326) and loans held at fair value (ASC 820) for financial reporting purposes
-Provide guidance and on-the-job training for starting associates to advance audit over financial statements
Audit Associate
-Specialized in financial audits in both private and public clients, related to financial institutions, such as credit unions, banks, and specialty finance entities over real estate borrowers.
-Utilized audit software and data analytics tools (e.g., CaseWare, ACL, Excel) to streamline testing procedures and uncover financial anomalies, improving audit accuracy and insight
-Assisted in quarterly and year end financial reporting to be in accordance with PCAOB standards.
Abel Tovar Handyman, Fullerton, California May 2017 – July 2022
Industrial Middleman
-Coordinate with an average of 5 clients on company supplies and negotiate price terms within a range of $5,000 – $21,000
-Keep track of financial accounts receivables records for each client by using excel to maintain organization and ensure accuracy
-Negotiate with suppliers to provide industrial equipment/resources to clients at a reasonable cost
Advance Water Jet & Laser, Anaheim, California March 2020 – May 2020
Assistant Accountant
-Book kept hundreds of invoices that were paid to the business and report to management on any open accounts
-Identified financial errors on invoices on past payments to ensure accounting accuracy
-Analyzed past fiscal year business transactions using QuickBooks
-Organized business invoices by utilizing company filing and electronic system
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internal Revenue Services, Fullerton, California Spring 2021
Volunteer Income Tax Preparer
-Volunteer to work with low class families by assisting in developing tax returns for current tax year
-Interview families to gather and analyze information that will be used to prepare 1040’s
-Experience in preparing basic 1040 tax returns for low income families
ACCOUNTING AFFILIATIONS
Accounting Society – California State University, California, California, Fullerton February 2020 – May 2022
Vice President
-Working with accounting firms to plan and schedule accounting events
-Collaborating with the International Committee by discovering international opportunities both national and abroad for students
SKILLS
-Experienced in Excel and Powerpoint Understanding of Xlookup, If function, and pivot tables
-Bilingual in Spanish (Intermediate)
-Problem solving and strong critical thinking with an ability to work under pressure
-Attention to detail
To contact this candidate email elmertovar@yahoo.com