Luis Herrera
Laredo
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with strong expertise in financial reporting and account reconciliation. Managed accounts receivable and payable while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and delivering accurate financial statements. Analyzed complex transactions and conducted cost analysis to improve operational efficiency. Experienced in payroll administration and month-end closing processes, ensuring timely financial reporting and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Vielma Law Firm, PLLC
Laredo
07.2025 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
- Maintained general ledger entries and ensured proper classification of expenses.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for legal cases and client accounts.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for firm operations and client billing.
Staff Accountant
B.P Newman Investment Company
Laredo
06.2012 - 05.2025
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Created reports to track budget variances against actual results.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
- Contributed to various special projects, collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.
- Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Performed cost analysis on various projects and initiatives.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
- Processed payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages and deductions.
- Conducted monthly and year-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting timeliness.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Accounts Payable Clerk
B.P Newman Investment Company
Laredo
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Conducted periodic reviews of vendor accounts to identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Identified areas where operational efficiencies can be improved in the accounts payable process.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Provided support during internal and external audits as necessary.
- Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
- Took advantage of discount opportunities by paying vendors within payment terms.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Monitored accounts to ensure payments were up to date.
- Compiled, coded and submitted weekly invoices to accounting for payment.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.W Nixon High School
Laredo, TX05-2006
MBA - Business Administration
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXSkills
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Budget management
- Payroll administration
- Accounts payable
- Cost analysis
- Financial analysis
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Finance
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Accounts receivable management
- Payroll processing
- Cost accounting
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Fixed asset management
- Expense tracking
- Bookkeeping
- Fixed assets review
- Journal entry preparation
- Bank reconciliation
- Income statements
- Data inputting
- Financial statement preparation
- Sales tax filing
- Year-end closing
- Accounts receivable
- Statement reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- General ledger
- Payroll process
- General ledger accounting
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
German
Limited
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Vielma Law Firm, PLLC
07.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
B.P Newman Investment Company
06.2012 - 05.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk
B.P Newman Investment Company
01.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
J.W Nixon High School
MBA - Business Administration
Laredo Community College