SARA E. BENERO-BARBOSA

• Assist the Court in fulfilling its basic mission by developing budget requirements in conjunction with the Clerk of Court and Chief Deputies so that appropriated funds are available to pay for essentials according to the spending plan.
• Manage Registry funds for the Treasury Control Account and the Court Registry Investment System.
• Develop budget estimates to fund all court operating costs
• Maintain current accounting records of each functional allotment and reconcile accounts regularly with the disbursing offices
• Develop and update local policies and procedures for budget administration within the court
• Maintain accurate Bench Bar Fund records and generate financial reports.

• Researched legal issues and summarized findings for supervising attorneys.
• Prepared case notes and updated matter status for attorney review.
• Represented local community groups and environmental non-profits in administrative proceedings challenging local zoning and permitting decisions.

• Developed strategies for efficient reconciliation of criminal debt accounts by reviewing judgments and analyzing financial information for the Court.
• Maintained ledgers of restitution payments and ensured victims received their payments.
• Provided defendant's ledgers to the U.S. Attorney's Financial Litigation Unit and U.S. Probation Offices
• Facilitated accurate payment processing to maintain financial records, and submitted 1099s forms for the Bench Bar Fund

• Executed accounts payables processes, maintained strong vendor and supplier relations, and processed invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions on time and accurately.
• Responsible for weekly check run, wire transfers, credit card payments and positive pay transmissions
• Organized vendor files and documentation comprehensively in electronic and physical formats, adhering to company policy and standard accounting practices.
• Aided in month-end closing activities and preparing budgets.

• Provided financial, administrative, and clerical support by processing, verifying, and reconciling payments and invoices, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Processed purchase orders for seven departments, averaging total annual purchases of $1.2 million
• Managed collection and invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Worked closely with auditors during bank and yearly audits

• Processed accounts payable and sales, prepared journal entries, and reconciled accounts while managing cash, COGS, and inventory control for company and subsidiaries.
• Coded, batched, and matched 100-200 invoices weekly, cut checks, and communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and manage payment and order inquiries.
• Assisted with month-end closing and budget preparation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conducted and supervised inventory count procedures

Part-Time Program

• Cum Laude graduate
• Merit-based Scholarship Recipient
• Ranked in Top 15% of class
• Honors Certificate in Environmental and Earth Law

• Dual concentration in Forensic Accounting, and Digital Accounting Forensics and Data Analytics
• GPA: 3.83

• Magna Cum Laude graduate