ALEJANDRO TAPIA
Riverside
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting graduate with experience supporting purchasing operations, accounts payable, and financial reporting in a government environment. Strong Excel skills, working knowledge of GAAP, and exposure to procurement compliance. Seeking an entry-level Accounting or Purchasing role while pursuing CPA licensure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting & Purchasing Intern
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Riverside
06.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and approved purchase requests up to $10,000 in compliance with purchasing policies
- Assisted with Accounts Payable reports and journal entries
- Closed and reconciled open purchase orders to improve financial accuracy
- Updated purchasing website to improve clarity and usability
- Supported updates to purchasing policies and procedures
- Presented purchasing policy updates to the CFO and Finance Director
Volunteer Tax Preparer
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared federal and state individual income tax returns, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines.
- Collected financial information from taxpayers to identify eligible credits and deductions.
- Maintained accuracy and completeness of documentation while ensuring confidentiality of taxpayer information.
Education
B.A. - Accounting
California State University
Fullerton05.2025
A.S. - Accounting
Rio Hondo College
05.2023
Skills
- Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- QuickBooks (academic)
- Microsoft Office
- Accounts Payable
- Journal Entries
- Purchasing Compliance
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, Rio Hondo College, 2021–2022
- Dean’s List, CSUF, 2023–2024
Timeline
Accounting & Purchasing Intern
Western Riverside Council of Governments
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer Tax Preparer
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
B.A. - Accounting
California State University
A.S. - Accounting
Rio Hondo College