Brenda Mendoza
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management, progressive experience in General Ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting and analysis. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication, proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objective and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in GAAP compliance, internal controls, audit support, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Carestream Health
07.2011 - 01.2026
- Managed full-cycle month-end and year-end close processes for multiple legal entities.
- Prepared and posted journal entries including accruals, reclasses, prepayments, and fixed asset adjustments.
- Performed detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolved reconciling items accurately and timely.
- Reviewed income statements and analyzed financial variances to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Applied high-volume customer payments (lockbox, ACH, wire transfers, checks) within established SLAs.
- Reconciled daily bank statements to AP, AR subledger and General Ledger.
- Investigated and resolved unapplied cash, short payments, duplicate payments, and discrepancies.
- Maintained compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Supported internal and external audits and collaborated cross-functionally with finance teams.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for management review to support strategic decision-making.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Recruitment and Selection
Hewlett Packard, HP
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Assisted in full hiring lifecycle by posting job descriptions.
- Supported talent sourcing efforts through various channels.
- Conducted interviews and facilitated onboarding processes.
Staff Accountant
Hewlett Packard, HP
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed financial reporting and analysis to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Led budgeting processes, aligning departmental goals with corporate financial objectives.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, improving accuracy and reducing processing time.
HR Assistant
Grupo Anima
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Coordinated recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Managed employee records and documentation.
- Assisted in onboarding programs, facilitating smooth integration of new hires into company culture.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco07-2008
Skills
- Month-End Closing
- General ledger accounting
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- ERP systems expertise
- Accounts Receivable
- Accruals
- Fixed Assets
- SAP
- Advanced Excel
- Audit Support
- Microsoft office
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Carestream Health
07.2011 - 01.2026
Recruitment and Selection
Hewlett Packard, HP
02.2011 - 07.2011
Staff Accountant
Hewlett Packard, HP
08.2008 - 01.2010
HR Assistant
Grupo Anima
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Universidad De Guadalajara