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Kristara Santos - Accounting Professional in Oakland, California
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Kristara Santos

Kristara Santos - Accounting Professional in Oakland, California
An accounting professional based in Oakland, CA, Kristara Santos specializes in tax reporting, accounting, audits, and SOX regulatory compliance, among other services. Kristara Santos obtained her certificate of achievement in accounting from Skyline College in 2012 and is studying for her bachelor's degree in accounting at Golden Gate University. Kristara Santos serves as a lead accountant at Union Property Capital, a real estate development and management company in San Francisco. Among her many responsibilities, she oversees the preparation of each property's annual capital and operating budgets, yearly audits, and tax preparation. Before her current role in accounting, she worked for 13 years in the hospitality industry in finance leadership roles. Over the years, she developed team management and creative problem-solving skills, which allowed her to guide others through complex transactions. In her free time, Kristara Santos enjoys working out, particularly CrossFit, cycling, running, hiking, and swimming. She also loves traveling both within the United States and overseas.
Union Property Capital, Inc
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GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY
Oakland, CA, USA

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Lead Accountant

Jun 2018 - Present
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Maintain accounting and financial records using MR and Yardi, including accruals for amortization and depreciation. • Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and variance reports. • Monthly cash flow forecasts and calculation of distributable cash. • Preparation of annual capital and operating budgets for each property using both Kardin and Excel. • Cash management including monthly bank, G/L and A/P reconciliations. • Manage yearly audits with external auditors and assist with annual tax preparation including preparation of 1099's to vendors. • Manage calculation, payment and tracking of SF Business and Property Taxes. • Respond to requests for information and special projects related to various issues, such as property budgets, cash flow, debt compliance reporting, partner contributions and distributions, calculate preferred returns. • Develop and maintain financial and accounting procedures.

Director of Finance

Jul 2005 - Jun 2016
11 yrs 0 mos
San Francisco, CA, USA
• Facilitated $117M refinancing and partner redemption. • Compiled financial and operational reports to brokers, potential lenders, attorneys, title company and 115 limited partners. • Maintained financial statements, all ledgers, accounts payable, notes payable, cash receipts and fixed assets. • Reviewed, managed and forecasted cash flows for partnership and hotel operations. • Prepared partnership annual budget and analysis reports including city and county tax compliance and annual 1099s. • Oversaw mandatory fiscal and calendar year-end financial reporting and supporting schedules requirements. • Reviewed hotel and parking garage budget for performance in order to comply with financial covenants and profitability. • Provided hotel development and repositioning support for da Vinci Villa that underwent a $15M dollar renovation. • Oversaw insurance renewals for property, workers' compensation and general liability including annual corresponding audits.

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Bachelor of Science (BS)
Accounting
2016 - 2019