Dana Pinkston
Fort Worth
Summary
Results-driven A/P Specialist skilled in managing accounts payable operations and ensuring timely vendor payments. Streamlined invoice processing and improved accuracy across multiple platforms. Expertise in financial reporting, purchase order management, and vendor communication enhances operational efficiency and supports audit readiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Accountant
Wellington Risk Ins. / TIH Company
Fort Worth
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Processed claim and refund checks for insured customers, ensuring timely resolution
- Execute journal entries for cash and liability accounts
- Process wires, ACHs, and transfers across 20 bank accounts
- Maintain accurate records of all bank transactions
- Prepared daily bank reports for cash and maintained Daily Cash Spreadsheet for management review
- Executed voids and stop payments for checks to mitigate financial discrepancies
A/P Specialist
McMahon Contracting
Grand Prairie
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined invoice processing, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency
- Managed company credit card transactions and reconciled expense reports
- Coordinated contractor payments to ensure timely disbursements
- Generated POs for truck parts, rentals and construction supplies
- Process POs for payment and manage outgoing payments
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Lonestar Transportation
Fort Worth
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Oversaw accounts payable operations, ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies to maintain positive vendor relationships
- Handled high volume of invoices (100-150 daily) and resolved discrepancies efficientlyciently
- Provided expertise to management and staff, facilitating invoice entry via 3-way matching
- Communicated with vendors to rectify payment issues, enhancing collaboration and trust in vendor partnerships
- Reviewed POs for supplies and services, supporting terminal needs
- Established new vendor accounts to streamline procurement processes
- Compiled daily fuel reports to track usage and expenses
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School
Abilene, TX05.1987
Skills
- Claims processing
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entry execution
- Accounts management
- Purchase Order Management
- Vendor relationships
Timeline
Insurance Accountant
Wellington Risk Ins. / TIH Company
06.2022 - 08.2025
A/P Specialist
McMahon Contracting
06.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Lonestar Transportation
06.2012 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School