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