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Elsa Garcia

Odessa,TX

Summary

Skilled in accounting procedures, reconciliations and issue resolution. Well-organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Bringing ten years of related experience and superior work ethic focused on maximizing efficiency and maintaining financial compliance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Crimson Crane Repair
Midland , Texas
09.2018 - Current
  • Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
  • Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing.
  • Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues and contacting account holders.

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of James Kennedy
El Paso , Texas
  • Efficiently managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Conducted in-depth research to aid with positive legal outcomes.
  • Assisted attorneys by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
  • Oversaw all administrative requirements, including client billing and electronic court filings.
  • Drafted wide breadth of legal documents, including interrogatories, admissions requests and examination materials.
  • Organized legal memoranda and client correspondence.
  • Knowledgeable with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Drafted correspondence and legal documentation and submitted all materials to appropriate parties.
  • Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
  • Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of litigation.
  • Performed intake and conducted client interviews, providing documents in both English and Spanish.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories.
  • Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Permian Basin Community Center
Midland , Texas
  • Oversaw executive schedules for team of 9 leaders.
  • Streamlined back office services for clients to promote proper functionality and positive user experience.
  • Researched topics of interest and culled gathered information to produce concise reports.
  • Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared and updated office records, spreadsheets and presentations to support executive needs and enhance office efficiency.
  • Scheduled conferences and associated travel arrangements, including hotel, airfare and ground transportation.
  • Managed director's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Executed special objectives and projects in response to executive team and board member requests.
  • Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
  • Attended conferences in person and via e-conference format to represent organization and executives.
  • Updated and implemented administrative and executive support policy changes and monitored effects.
  • Addressed and responded to incoming correspondence.

Education

Associate of Science - Legal Assistant

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

Legal

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Account reviewing
  • Transaction verification
  • Payroll administration
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Accounts payable
  • Vendor relationships
  • Payment processing

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Crimson Crane Repair
09.2018 - Current

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of James Kennedy

Executive Administrative Assistant

Permian Basin Community Center

Associate of Science - Legal Assistant

South Plains College

Legal

University Of Arizona
Elsa Garcia