About Maria Ortega
Founder & Principal Accountant
Bringing nearly 30 years of combined corporate and public accounting experience supporting Arizona businesses through reliable financial reporting and disciplined accounting processes.
Remote • Bilingual • GAAP-Focused Accounting Support
Experienced Accounting Leadership Backed by Nearly 30 Years of Experience
Maria Ortega is the founder and Principal Accountant of Independent Accounting Services, LLC, bringing nearly 30 years of combined corporate and public accounting experience across Arizona and Mexico.
Her background includes accounting leadership and financial reporting support across industries including construction trades, agriculture, hospitality, commercial cleaning, petroleum retail, and multi-entity service-based operations.
Maria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) and participates in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP). She is also an IRS PTIN holder and Authorized IRS Electronic Return Originator (ERO).
Her accounting approach emphasizes structure, organization, and reporting reliability designed to help businesses maintain clearer financial visibility and stronger accounting processes.
Experience Across Operational Industries
Maria’s experience includes supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and accounting process structure across multiple operational business environments.
Public & Corporate Accounting
Background across public accounting, independent practice, and corporate operations supporting multi-entity business structures.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Experience supporting financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, profitability reporting, and operational reporting to improve financial visibility.
Operational Accounting Support
Experience supporting accounting processes tied to payroll, cost tracking, financial visibility, and operational reporting.
Multi-Industry Accounting Experience
Industry exposure across agriculture, hospitality, commercial cleaning, petroleum, retail, CPA firm, and construction operations.
Internal Controls & Process Structure
Experience improving internal controls and standardizing accounting processes to help minimize financial risk.
Month-End Close & Reconciliations
Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, accrual adjustments, and timely financial reporting.
Core Accounting Experience
Throughout her career, Maria has supported businesses across a broad range of accounting and financial reporting functions, including:
- GAAP-focused financial reporting and month-end close
- General ledger accounting and account reconciliations
- Multi-entity and intercompany accounting
- Financial analysis and management reporting
- Cost accounting, inventory valuation, and job costing
- Revenue recognition and contract-related accounting
- Accounting process improvement and internal controls
- Financial cleanup and accounting reconstruction
- Accounting system implementation and organization
- Audit support and CPA coordination
Work With a Trusted Accounting Professional
When accounting processes lose structure, financial reporting often becomes difficult to rely upon. Maria helps businesses restore clarity, strengthen accounting processes, and move forward with greater financial confidence.