Laura K. Smith
Stilwell,KS
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at KDOC, excelling in accounts payable and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance data accuracy and resolve complex issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Adept at managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Specialist
MHC Kenworth
Leawood, Kansas
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Processed invoices for new and used trucks to maintain financial accuracy.
- Completed titles for clients to facilitate vehicle transfers.
- Managed customer accounts, ensuring prompt and precise service delivery.
Accountant I
KDOC
Topeka, Kansas
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Process Accounts Payable items for multiple facilities within KDOC by applying knowledge of AP policies and procedures
- Assist facility staff in troubleshooting and resolving AP errors
- Fiscal services
Senior Administrative Assistant
KDOC
Topeka, KS
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Reviewed and processed new sentencing orders for offenders in KDOC custody.
- Certified accuracy of sentencing documents to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Imaged all new sentencing paperwork into DocuWare for efficient record-keeping.
- Managed operations within the sentence computation unit to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Street Academy
Topeka, KS05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Allen Community College
Burlingame, KSSkills
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Tax preparation
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Adobe software proficiency
- MS office suite
- Data entry accuracy
- Effective communication
- Strong team player
Notes
- Strong work ethic
- Understanding of the importance of being at work and remaining focused on tasks and productivity
- Engaged in stellar inter-office communication with outside vendors and excelled at building a strong working rapport with coworkers and superiors
- Experienced in training others on processes and the integral systems
- Ability to carry and balance large workloads
- Familiar with State of Kansas AP Processes and Policies
- Capable of learning quickly and adapting to changes in processes and procedures
- Motivated self-starter with a solid work history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Account Specialist
MHC Kenworth
11.2024 - 11.2025
Accountant I
KDOC
12.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Administrative Assistant
KDOC
08.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Hope Street Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Allen Community College