Maria Carrasco

Channelview

Summary

Staff Accountant with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem-solving capabilities. Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, a conscientious team player, and adheres to deadlines.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist / Staff Accountant

Lockwood Partners, LLC.

Pasadena, TX

09.2024 - 03.2026

Perform three-way matching material invoices with purchase orders (POs) and receiving documents, ensuring accuracy at the line-item level during data entry.
Assign transactions to appropriate jobs and General Ledger accounts.
Review, process, and obtain approvals for employee expense reimbursements, verifying completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
Set up new vendors by collecting and verifying required documentation, including W-9 forms and credit applications.
Verify invoice sub-totals, freight charges, and applicable sales taxes to ensure accuracy prior to entry.
Enter and reconcile discounted material invoices in accordance with vendor terms.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, investigating and resolving any billing discrepancies or outstanding issues in coordination with vendors and internal departments.
Process and pay company utility bills in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare accounts payable (AP) reports in advance of check and ACH payment runs.
Execute payment runs, including checks and electronic payments, in compliance with internal controls and vendor terms.

Accounts Payable Analyst

US Logistics Solutions, Inc.

Humble, TX

09.2021 - 01.2024

Precisely verifying and effectively entering invoice data to create a transaction.
Assigning each transaction to the proper General Ledger account.
Managing multiple national accounts.
Responsible for processing multi-facility payments for company utilities.
Managed the status payment inbox and resolved any status issues.
Performed monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card statements to maintain accurate financial records.
Verified and maintained vendor and employee records in the system to facilitate potential payments.

Ceo / Owner

Metaforce Interstate, Inc.

Channelview, TX

11.2008 - 07.2020

Handled business banking operations, including cash flow monitoring and transaction management.
Obtained and renewed all required licenses and permits to ensure regulatory compliance.
Prepared and submitted quarterly reports to the State Comptroller in accordance with the state regulations.
Properly maintained drivers log up to date in compliance with DOT regulations.
Conducted quarterly meetings with team members to identify and address operational challenges.
Developed and implemented compliance strategies to meet regulatory requirements.
Conducted interviews with prospective employees and facilitated onboarding by delivering training on company policies and state compliance requirements.
Managed and followed up on Motor Vehicles Reports (MVR’s), drug tests, random selection tests, and background checks as part of the hiring process.
Performed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable duties, ensuring timely payments and accurate billing.
Handled payroll functions.

Education

Student - 2 year collage

San Jacinto College

Houston, TX

High School Diploma - undefined

Galena Park High School