SOFIA TORRES DE LA PARRA

Boulder, CO 80303 | The Woodlands, TX 77375

(936)447-0165 | sofiatorres360787@outlook.com

EDUCATION

University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds Business School              Boulder, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Marketing                December 2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

San Jose Produce International - Houston, Texas                                  August 2024 – Present

Part-Time | Accounts Payable Accountant

·       Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations, including invoice review, coding, approval, and payment processing across multiple vendors and distributors.

·       Review and approve invoices for accuracy and compliance, ensuring alignment with contract terms, purchase orders, and GAAP standards.

·       Perform account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution, reducing invoice errors by ~20% through detailed validation of billing data and vendor statements.

·       Support month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting.

·       Maintain accurate cost tracking and expense allocation, directly tied to inventory flow and B2B client transactions.

·       Ensure 100% on-time payment compliance, improving vendor relationships and preventing operational disruptions.

·       Conduct account analysis and cost efficiency evaluations, supporting better financial decision-making and vendor selection.

·       Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve accounting issues and improve internal controls and processes.

·       Assist with audit preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.

·       Performed bookkeeping functions, including maintaining accurate financial records, tracking expenses, and ensuring proper classification of transactions in the general ledger.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

FNCE 2010 – Quantitative Methods of Finance | Portfolio Analysis Group Project

University of Colorado Boulder | Academic

·       Constructed and analyzed an equity portfolio using historical stock data sourced from Yahoo Finance.

·       Calculated Expected returns, variance, covariance, and portfolio risk to assess diversification benefits.

·       Compared individual asset risk versus portfolio-level risk to support allocation decisions.

·       Interpreted quantitative results to explain portfolio behavior under different market conditions.

MKTG 4250 – Product Strategy Group Project

University of Colorado Boulder | Academic

·       Designed and launched a conceptual hygiene tech product, earned recognition for best overall innovation in my Product Strategy course along with my team members.

·       Applied the stage-gate innovation framework to guide development from ideation to market launch.

·       Held interviews with students within campus to analyze the best course of action for the innovative idea.

·       Conducted surveys in Qualtrics to measure believability, relevance, and liking.

·       Analyzed consumer survey data to identify drivers of purchase intent and price sensitivity.

·       Delivered a professional presentation simulating a real investor pitch, strengthening communication and analytical storytelling skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language:                   Spanish (Fluent), English (Fluent)

Software Skills:      Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, Qualtrics, Programming R, Adobe Express, Website design (WIX, Squarespace)          

Interest:                       AI, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Psychology, Interior Design, Market Research, Product Analysis, Market Analysis, Triathlons, Philosophy, Rock Climbing, Studying, Traveling, Hiking, Singing