Indira Estrada

Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in property accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and tax preparation across diverse industries including real estate, manufacturing, and nonprofit. Proven ability to produce accurate financial reports, manage month-end close processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, streamlining financial operations, and maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.

Adept at using accounting systems to support business goals with a consistent track record of reliability and initiative.

Property Accountant - Equity Property Management - Merrillville, IN

(2022-03)

• Review monthly bank reconciliations including follow up, correction of outstanding items and execute journal and general ledger entries, including accruals.
• Review and approve payables to ensure proper coding and allocation.
• Produce month-end financial statements, budget-to-actuals and investor reports.
• Execute workflow and processing for Accounts Payable.
• Collaborate with on-site property managers to address accounts receivables and collections.

Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable - Midwest Pipe Coating Inc. - Merrillville, IN

(2021-02 - 2022-02)

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance.

Tax Preparer/Office Coordinator - Wallace Consulting, LLC. - Merrillville, IN

(2019-11 - 2021-01)

• Responsible for individual income tax preparation and small business tax return preparation.
• Summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Responsible for managing office work flow tasks, organizing and mailing off tax returns to clients.

Financial Services Supervisor - Northwest Indiana Community Action - Crown Point, IN

(2018-11 - 2019-11)

• Develop, implement and supervise volunteer recruitment strategies, quality training and scheduling for the Asset Building Campaign.
• Ensure that the VITA program activities meet all IRS regulations and comply with VITA Grant guidelines.
• Maintain and develop partnerships, liaisons and collaborations with other community based organizations, municipal agencies and businesses in support of the VITA program.

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance - Purdue University Northwest (2018-05)