Lorena Sierra
1456 N. Menard
Chicago, IL 60651
Cellphone: (773) 824-5652
E-Mail: [email protected]
| Objective: Highly motivated and organized accounting assistant looking for a fast-paced entry-level accountant position where I can contribute my experience with corporate and personal tax returns while gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise |
Experience
Craig Shaffer and Associates, Ltd, Des Plaines, IL December 2018-PresentAdministrative Assistant
- Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
- Answer phones in a professional manner, providing answers when possible and transferring calls or taking messages when needed
- Process tax returns as specified including copying returns, invoicing, emailing returns, assembling filing copies
- Complete the electronic filing of all tax returns and state payroll reports
- Filing important and confidential documents
- Perform clerical work such as typing documents, printing, copying and faxing
- Light bookkeeping and fixed asset work as needed
Accounting Assistant
- Reconciled 15 different insurance providers’ invoices each month, using QuotePro
- Communicated with providers and agents via phone and e-mail to solve any discrepancies
- Process tax returns as specified including copying returns, invoicing, emailing returns, assembling filing copies
- Maintained and organized reconciliation records
- Scanned and filed all documents into office network
- Assisted in the IT department as needed
- Performed other duties as assigned
Skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Speak and write Spanish fluently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Proficient in Quickbooks (Invoicing, reports, expense tracking and reconciling)
- Proficient CFS Payroll Software and Proseries Tax Software
Education
Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2023
Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration June 2006
Hobbies and Interests
- Community Service: Actively a volunteer at Make A Wish foundation
- Baking: Trying new recipes
- Biking: Riding bike to stay fit
Created by Lorena Sierra
Last updated: 10/1/21