Ashley Benfit
El Reno,OK
Summary
Results-driven accountant with 9 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and cost control. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and support accurate financial decision-making. Reduced month-end close time by 30% through process optimization and improved reconciliation workflows.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Elmer & Associates Inc.
Edmond, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Managed month-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into QuickBooks financial management system.
- Developed customized financial reports for various shareholders to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements with ledger entries.
- Streamlined payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements to employees.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring timely payments while maintaining accuracy of records.
- Managed multi-state payroll tax filings, ensuring accuracy while navigating complex jurisdictional requirements.
- Ensured accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local payroll taxes for optimal compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed quarterly returns for accuracy before submission, ensuring the organization avoided costly penalties for late or incomplete filings.
Office Manager
Hardline Services Inc
Fullerton, CA
09.2013 - 11.2022
- Coordinated the scheduling of all inbound and outgoing shipments communicating with contractors, vendors and customers through email and a multi-line phone system for deliveries to be done in a timely/efficient manner.
- Receive, Inventory and expedite all materials utilizing forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks through tight spaces and other difficult areas.
- Communicate with management when order and invoice discrepancies occur to create a resolution.
- Utilize an inventory of tools and various parts for assembling and creating efficient storage areas for over stock materials.
- Continually communicated with management for improving quality and safety of all tasks within the company.
- Assisted walk-in customers providing tools and supplies as needed.
- Retrieve and deliver various items for customers and deliver locally.
- Used QuickBooks to create invoices and purchase orders for the shipping and receiving department.
- Created spread sheets using Excel for inventory management and reports.
- Utilized Microsoft Word to create labels for storage locations and provide letters to customers.
- All task are performed with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Finance
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Sunny Hills High School
Fullerton, CA06-2010
Skills
- Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, AMS Payroll
- Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Journal Entries
- Financial Reporting: Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheets, General Ledger
- Payroll tax management
- Payroll processing
- Tax preparation
- Clerical support
- Customer service management
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Elmer & Associates Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Hardline Services Inc
09.2013 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - Finance
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
Sunny Hills High School