Laura Benesh
Mineola,TX
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with a proven track record at USA Compression, adept in GAAP principles and fostering vendor relationships. Excelled in streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring teams towards peak performance, achieving significant improvements in payment processing and reconciliation accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
USA Compression
Austin, Texas
02.2020 - Current
- Reviewed invoices and check requests for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to company policy.
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis.
- Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Answered inquiries from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.
- Analyzed account data for accuracy and maintained appropriate documentation of transactions.
- Provided support to the accounting team as needed during busy periods or special projects.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state sales tax laws concerning purchases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounts payable regulations.
- Assisted in developing new processes that improved efficiency within the department.
- Performed ad hoc reporting when requested by management.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Trinity Environmental Services
Austin, TX
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Reviewed invoices and check requests for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to company policy.
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis.
- Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
- Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Answered inquiries from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.
- Analyzed account data for accuracy and maintained appropriate documentation of transactions.
- Provided support to the accounting team as needed during busy periods or special projects.
Office Manager
King Ranch Turfgrass
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Handled money transactions accurately while adhering to company policies regarding cash handling.
- Documented best practices and lessons learned from previous projects that could be used in future endeavors.
- Developed training materials and conducted orientations for new employees joining the project teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX12-2024
Skills
- Account reviewing
- Payment coding
- Transaction verification
- Data inputting
- Account resolution
- Month-end closing
- GAAP principles
- Petty cash management
- Coaching
- Team motivation
- Leadership
References
- Carrie Burnett, AP Manager USA Compression 512-915-6061
- Rebecca Martinez, Lead AP Specialist USA Compression 737-217-0862
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
USA Compression
02.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Trinity Environmental Services
01.2019 - 02.2020
Office Manager
King Ranch Turfgrass
01.2014 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kilgore College
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