Alicia E. Ruiz Herrera
Swansea
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial reporting, payroll processing, account reconciliation, and billing. Proven ability to manage complex financial operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Bilingual in Spanish and English with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant / Billing Clerk
Lagunas Roofing, LLC
Fairview Heights
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepare and submit accurate billing in alignment with contract terms.
- Manage accounts receivable and oversee collection processes to ensure timely payments.
- Prepare detailed insurance invoices and supplemental documentation for efficient claim recovery.
- Submit iTEL reports to validate roofing materials for supplement requests.
Accountant
Ironhorse Resources, Inc.
O'Fallon
04.2021 - 02.2025
- Prepared and maintained monthly financial statements, cashbook balances, and bank reconciliations.
- Managed intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet substantiations.
- Processed payroll for company drivers and 1099 independent contractors.
- Conducted monthly invoicing, billing, and financial analyses.
- Posted adjusting and closing journal entries and maintained general ledger integrity.
Bookkeeper
Lagunas Interstate Construction, LLC
Fairview Heights
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Processed warranty claims for raw materials ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Prepared and issued timely invoices and reconciled payroll and expense ledgers weekly.
- Communicated effectively with vendors and external parties to resolve discrepancies and facilitate business operations.
Hostess (Part-Time)
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
Belleville
06.2007 - 01.2020
- Managed take-out orders, party reservations, and daily sales records.
- Provided customer service and collaborated with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Staff Accountant
Schulte Supply
Edwardsville
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Handled computerized and manual cash batching, data entry, and sales journal maintenance.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices.
- Assisted with weekly check processing, including preparation, documentation, and filing.
- Verified accuracy of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery receipts.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Accounting
Webster University
St. Louis, MO12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy, Minor in Spanish
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2018
Associate of Science - Accountancy
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2014
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- AXON
- AccuLynx
- Epicor Eclipse
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Prezi
- Windows
- Mac OS
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- General ledger
- Data inputting
- Revenue recognition
- Payroll processing
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- A/P and A/R
- Bookkeeping
- Budget forecasting
- Full-cycle accounting
- Bank reconciliation
- Cashflow processes
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial statement preparation
- General ledger entries
- Year-end close
- Financial reporting
- GAAP accounting
Activities
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, Member, 2016 - Present
- Beta Gamma Sigma, Member, 2016 - Present
- Regional Business Council, Mentor Network Participant, 2016 - 2017
- Dean's List, Academic Honors, 2011 - 2013
- President's Education Awards Program, 2007
- Scholastic Achievement Award, 2006
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant / Billing Clerk
Lagunas Roofing, LLC
02.2025 - 08.2025
Accountant
Ironhorse Resources, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2025
Staff Accountant
Schulte Supply
04.2019 - 09.2019
Bookkeeper
Lagunas Interstate Construction, LLC
09.2018 - 04.2021
Hostess (Part-Time)
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
06.2007 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Forensic Accounting
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy, Minor in Spanish
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Science - Accountancy
Southwestern Illinois College
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