Laila Manuel
Manvel,TX
Summary
Accounting professional with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of financial processes. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and payment reconciliations. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Known for precision, organizational skills, and strong communication abilities.
Offering strong organizational and communication skills, well-suited for coordinating projects and facilitating team collaboration. Brings solid understanding of project management principles and ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and methodologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Accountant & Project Coordinator
Harris County
Houston, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce payment delays.
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules to support efficient team collaboration.
- Assisted in implementing new digital filing systems to enhance documentation accessibility.
- Conducted regular audits of vendor information to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed expense reports for adherence to budgeting guidelines and internal policies.
- Minimized late payment fees by consistently monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments accordingly.
- Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
- Communicated regularly with team members to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Utilized project management software to track tasks and monitor progress effectively.
Accounts Payable Accountant & Admin Assistant
Vertex Energy
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Accounts Payable Management: Processed and verified invoices, matched purchase orders and receipts, and ensured timely and accurate payments in accordance with company policies.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconciled vendor statements and general ledger accounts, investigated discrepancies, and resolved issues to maintain accurate financial records.
- Month-End and Year-End Close Support: Assisted with closing activities by preparing customer reports, printing month end checks.
- Vendor Relations: Communicated with vendors to address billing inquiries, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Expense Tracking and Compliance: Monitored expenses to ensure proper coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Document Management: Maintained organized digital and physical AP documentation to support audits and regulatory requirements.
- Accounting Software & Tools: Navusoft Portal (Genesis), Great Plains, Desert Micro, Salesforce, PayTrace, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Jr. Accountant
Walmart
Pearland, TX
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Budgeting Assistance: Assisted with tracking annual budgets and monthly forecasts to help ensure spending stayed within planned limits.
- Financial Reporting Support: Helped prepare basic financial reports on departmental spending and budget usage for management review.
- Assisted with organizing financial documents and reviewing records for accuracy.
Education
Bachelors - Accounting and Finance
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX12-2024
Associates - Accounting and Finance
Houston Community College
Houston, TX11-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Shadow Creek High School
Pearland, TX05-2021
Skills
- Accounts Payable Processing
- Invoice Review & Coding
- Vendor Statement Reconciliation
- Expense Tracking
- Data Entry & Accuracy
- Payment Processing
- Document Management
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Vendor Communication
- Invoice coding
Timeline
Accounts Payable Accountant & Project Coordinator
Harris County
02.2026 - Current
Accounts Payable Accountant & Admin Assistant
Vertex Energy
07.2024 - Current
Jr. Accountant
Walmart
07.2023 - 04.2024
Associates - Accounting and Finance
Houston Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Shadow Creek High School
Bachelors - Accounting and Finance
University of St. Thomas