Claire Benfer

CLAIRE M. BENFER

West Union, SC
612-807-4582 | benfertool@aol.com

Experienced bookkeeping professional with 24 years of hands-on experience owning and managing a family business. Skilled in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll reporting, and quarterly state and federal sales tax reporting. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, with a strong background in financial recordkeeping, customer service, logistics, and general business operations. Brings a practical understanding of the financial and administrative responsibilities required to operate a successful business. Seeking to apply extensive experience, attention to detail, and organizational skills to a bookkeeping position.

• Bookkeeping and Financial Recordkeeping
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Invoicing and Billing
• Collections and Payment Follow-Up
• Payroll Reporting
• Quarterly State and Federal Sales Tax Reporting
• Tax and Financial Reporting
• Customer Service and Client Relations
• Business Administration and Operations
• Logistics Coordination
• Financial Organization and Documentation
• General Business Management

Owner and Bookkeeper
Benfer Blade & Saw | Bloomington, MN
2000–2024 | Relocated to South Carolina

• Oversaw bookkeeping and financial administration for family-owned business, ensuring accuracy and compliance over 24 years.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable records, ensuring timely billing and collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Prepared customer invoices and monitored outstanding balances and collections.
• Handled quarterly state and federal sales tax reporting.
• Managed payroll reporting and related financial and administrative responsibilities.
• Provided customer service and maintained professional relationships with customers and business contacts.
• Coordinated logistics and supported daily operations to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Associate Degree in General Studies
St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud, MN

• 24 years of practical experience managing business finances and administrative responsibilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of bookkeeping processes, financial documentation, reporting, and customer account management.
• Experienced in balancing financial duties with customer service, logistics, and general business operations.