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Sirenia Huerta

Aurora,IL

Summary

Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Track record of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

OSI Industries
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Processed overhead and PO invoices by using 3-way match through Movex and Crystal Reporting.
  • Prepared and processed union dues for employees for 3 plant locations.
  • Prepared journal entries and support schedules at OneStream consolidation level.
  • Prepared monthly account reconciliations and roll-forward schedules for a variety of accounts.
  • Monitored and maintained fixed assets records ensuring accuracy of data and proper classification.
  • Prepared journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.

Staff Accountant - Disbursement Auditor

Ulta Corp
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Perform independent reviews of various cash, accounts payable and accounting functions.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly close process including updating quarterly forecast, assist with budgeting, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations related to cash, payroll, intercompany and other benefits.
  • Collaborated with internal auditing in supporting SOX & GAAP compliance.
  • Participated in implementation and roll outs of large-scale projects of new system software that involved a restructure of coding and payroll changes. Created training material documents and successfully trained 4 co-workers on new systems.
  • Reviewed, processed and reconciled payroll on a weekly and biweekly basis for 6 separate payrolls and over 500+ employees utilizing ADP Systems.
  • Assisted treasury with cash flow monitoring and banking transactions through Positive Pay.
  • Played key role in successful completion of annual audits by providing detailed documentation and explanations to auditors.

Travel & Expense Administrator

Ulta Corp
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Advised, guided, trained and provided direction to company employees regarding system usage/functionality.
  • Review and audit expense report to ensure employee reimbursement requests are in compliance with company policies.
  • Act as a primary contact for all levels of the organization for unreconciled charges, personal expenses, updates/changes requests to T&E related correspondences.
  • Support months end close processes for period, quarterly and year end including financial reporting, statements, journal entries, accruals and identifying when a reclass was necessary.
  • Review and reconcile credit card entries through Concur.
  • Ensured timely reimbursement for employees by promptly reviewing and approving expense reports.
  • Assisted management in developing annual budgets by providing accurate analysis of historical spending data.

Accounts Payable

Ulta Corp
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Accurately and timely processed of over 5,000 invoices averaging $12 million monthly.
  • Prioritized invoices according to cash discount, oi discount and payment terms.
  • Monitored accounts with 100+ vendors. Responded to vendor payment inquiries and investigated pricing discrepancies.
  • Processed 2 way and 3-way PO matching invoices utilizing third party ARIBA software.

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk

Bernina of America
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Analyzed and managed accounts receivable including preparing invoices, grant requests and payment applications.
  • Posted customer payments by verifying and entering cash, checks, lockbox, local deposits, and credit card transactions.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase orders for goods and services. Review invoices and statements for accuracy and completeness, coding documents according to company procedure and entering documents properly to ensure accurate payment to vendors.
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, preparing checks and wire transfer requests; resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and reconciled general ledgers, accounts payable invoices, accounts receivable checks, bank accounts, prepaid rent, security deposits, budgets, common area maintenance (CAM) estimates, capital reserve accounts and management fees for accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Ensured all payments were accounted for and properly posted by reconciling the accounts receivable ledger.
  • Performed bank deposits and ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism by adhering to established accounting policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines throughout daily tasks.
  • Reduced late payments by maintaining strong relationships with clients and implementing effective follow-up procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

DeVry University, Addison, IL
04.2016
Graduation: April 2016

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • GAAP accounting practices
  • Monthly journal entries
  • Payroll processing
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Financial reporting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Accountant - OSI Industries
02.2024 - 12.2024
Staff Accountant - Disbursement Auditor - Ulta Corp
02.2022 - 02.2024
Travel & Expense Administrator - Ulta Corp
07.2019 - 02.2022
Accounts Payable - Ulta Corp
07.2016 - 07.2019
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk - Bernina of America
11.2014 - 06.2016
DeVry University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting