Benita Garcia
Brulin Company
Morgantown,IN
41
years of professional experience
Experienced Accounting Specialist with expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor communication, and Excel reporting. Known for accurate processing, timely issue resolution, and audit support that improves efficiency and reduces errors.
Work History
Accounting Specialist
24 Years 2 Months- Processed accounts payable invoices, verifying coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accurate posting.
- Maintained accounts receivable records, applied payments, and monitored outstanding balances for prompt follow-up.
- Coordinated vendor inquiries, resolving billing issues and maintaining professional payment communication.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Excel
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
- Submitted sales tax returns on each state's sites depending on frequency, monthly, quarterly and annually.
- Received payments via credit card through the company's bank site. Helped customers navigate the system to pay with their credit cards.
- Submitted customer's accounts for collections after all avenues were exhausted according to company policies.
Employment Specialist
8 Years 8 Months- Maintained accurate case records, documenting services, referrals, and placement progress in workforce systems.
- Assessed client barriers to employment and developed targeted action plans supporting successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with community partners and employers to expand hiring networks and support referrals.
- Prepared candidates for interviews, resumes, and applications through coaching and practical guidance.
- Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
- Enhanced client employability by conducting thorough assessments and identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted clients in developing effective job search strategies that leveraged their unique skills, experience, and qualifications for targeted positions.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
Secretary
6 Years 10 Months- Managed correspondence, routing, and confidential records with consistent accuracy.
- Drafted letters, memos, and forms using office software and standard templates.
- Answered calls and directed inquiries to appropriate workforce development staff.
- Maintained files, logs, and document control systems for easy retrieval.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Took new unemployment claims to be processed by central office.
- Processed weekly vouchers for clients to be paid.
Education
High School Diploma
Diploma - General Office Studies
Skills
Accounts payable processing
Detailed accounts receivable tracking
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Brulin Company
05.2001 - 07.2025Read More
Employment Specialist
Department of Workforce Development
06.1991 - 02.2000Read More
Secretary
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
08.1984 - 06.1991Read More
Indiana Business College
Diploma from General Office Studies
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West Newton Christian Academy
High School Diploma
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