Brenda Herrera
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Berwyn,IL
2
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Accomplished accounting professional with experience at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, excelling in team collaboration and strategic planning. Great at maintaining organized financial records and fostering a supportive work environment. Leadership is something I take pride in amongst my work environment. I always attempt continuous improvement and open to constructive criticism.
Work History
Accounting Clerk
1 Year 1 Month- Processed vendor invoices and expense reports accurately.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Collaborated with other accounting clerks to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Accounting Intern
2 Years 11 Months- Assisted in reconciling accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
- Collaborated with team members to improve internal processes and workflows.
- Participated in month-end closing activities, maintaining timely reporting deadlines.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- [3.43] GPA
- Bilingual
- Full-time student
- News Reporter at Saint Xavier University Newspaper
High School Diploma
- Co-founder and President of Cristo Rey's Model United Nations
- Attended The University of Notre Dame's Saint's & Scholar's 2024 Summer Program
- Go Farther Scholarship Recipient
- AP Psychology Course
- 3 year Internship
- Minds Matter Chicago student
- 155 Hours of Service Work Completed
- Bilingual
Skills
Team collaboration
Expense tracking
Journal entries
Accounts payable and receivable
Data entry
Microsoft Excel
Strategic planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Accounting Intern
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
09.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
High School Diploma
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