Hi, I’m
Mikayla Herndon
Raleigh
One’s own thought is one’s world. What a person thinks is what he becomes.
Maitri Upanishads
Summary
Dedicated, aspiring intern with practical experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns and conducting tax research. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in tax software, with a solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations. Strong communication and leadership abilities. Achieved improved efficiency in tax preparation processes while maintaining high accuracy levels. Be sure to checkout my Wake Tech success story below!
Overview
3
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
3
years of post-secondary education
Education
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham
BA from Accounting
08.2025 - Current
University Overview
GPA: 3.5
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh
Associate of Applied Science from Accounting
08.2022 - 12.2024
University Overview
GPA: 2.9
Work History
North Carolina Department of Public SafetyRaleigh, North Carolina
Accounting and Finance Intern
03.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Developed and analyzed various budgets and performed financial statement analysis.
- Drafted reports on stock and bond health for periodic client communications.
- Verified financial journals for clarity and completion under supervisor direction.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
CliftonLarsenAllenRaleigh
Tax Intern
01.2025 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Collaborated on property tax and fiduciary trust tax engagements while providing professional accounting services to both individual and business clients.
- Managed full-cycle income tax preparation, including extensions and electronic filing through tax software, while assisting in financial statement preparation, and detailed journal entry reconciliations.
- Supported client onboarding through E-organize and demonstrated strong attention to detail, time management, and a client-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
IRSRaleigh
Tax preparation Volunteer
01.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Demonstrated leadership by managing high-volume client intake and guiding a team during peak filing periods, serving over 30 individuals daily while maintaining compliance and confidentiality as site coordinator and VITA/TCE certified tax preparer.
- Organized and safeguarded sensitive documentation, ensuring adherence to standards and smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized strong communication and problem-solving skills to assist clients with financial questions, build trust, and deliver accurate, timely filings through effective multitasking and collaboration.
Skills
- Ethical judgment
- Tax preparation and return filing
- Financial analysis
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Accounts receivable and payable management
- Adaptability
- Cash flow planning and management
- Research skills
- State and federal tax codes knowledge
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Microsoft suite
- excel proficient
- Organizational skills
- Time management strategies
- Deadline tracking
Additional Leadership And Involvement
Miss Distinct Youth- April 2021-July 2022
- Empowered young girls to develop leadership, confidence, and professionalism. Participated in community events that helped families across various financial backgrounds secure educational funding and provided unbiased input at school district conferences to address systemic challenges.
Katch the Kite and Teen Talk youth programs, Ambassador March 2022-September 2024
- Traveled to underserved communities to host clothing and gift drives, backpack giveaways, and youth award ceremonies.
NABA INC, President- August 2022-December 2024
Loving Me First, Co-Founder- November 2022-December 2024
- Created and led mental health workshops for college students of all backgrounds, facilitating open discussions, confidence-building exercises, and achieving participation rates that exceeded expectations for male engagement by 15%.
- Hosted weekly pre-teen and young adult support sessions to foster safe spaces for community dialogue.
NABA INC., Treasurer- Present
- Manage budgeting and financials for NCCU NABA INC. chapter while directing team projects.
Entrepreneurship Club, Finance Committee VP- Present
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial management of events and fundraisers.
Financial Literacy Mentor- August 2022- Present
- Volunteer to teach financial literacy for the youth and help peers with budgeting and career readiness.
- Provide safe spaces for the youth to become financially confident and gain soft skills for their future careers.
PEAK student Mentor- January 2025- Present
- Mentor for students who are fresh in their acounting journey
- Provide resume building, interview readiness, financial mindfulness, and LinkedIn activation
Peggy Ward Financial Education Center, Ambassador- Feburary 2026- Present
- representative of the PWFEC center curating spaces for financial literacy learning for students and vistors
- asissts in project deadlines and event planning
- Financial educator for students and staff at the college, ensuring clients understand credit, financial aid, and spending habits
Certification
VITA/TCE Tax Preparation Volunteer
QuickBooks Online
Intuit Bookkeeping
SFEPD Mind Over Money Skills Financial Literacy
Accomplishments
NABA INC. Student chapter presidents award
Additional Information
Actively involved in ministry programs aimed at providing food support to students and families., Solving problems within Python programming projects., In the process of publishing my first book.
Timeline
Accounting and Finance Intern
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
03.2026 - Current
North Carolina Central University
BA from Accounting
08.2025 - Current
Tax Intern
CliftonLarsenAllen
01.2025 - 05.2025
Tax preparation Volunteer
IRS
01.2023 - 04.2024
Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Accounting
08.2022 - 12.2024