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Veronica L. Bates

BENTO BOX ENTERTAINMENT
Los Angeles,CA
18
years of professional experience
Accounts payable professional managing high-volume invoice processing, vendor setup, discrepancy resolution, and payment execution. Coordinates ACH, domestic and international wires, check reissues, and audit-ready records with accuracy across complex entertainment workflows. Brings the breadth and consistency expected in Senior Accounts Payable Specialist work.

Work History

Managed Full-cycle Accounts Payable

6 Years 9 Months
BENTO BOX ENTERTAINMENT | 10.2019 - 07.2026
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable across multiple production, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and check and wire payments.
  • Supervised a team of 4 Accounts Payable processors across multiple productions.
  • Managed vendor onboarding, W-9/W-8 documentation, vendor communications, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Entered and assigned purchase orders using Vista 5 and Smart Accounting.
  • Processed weekly domestic and international wire transfers and uploaded Positive Pay files to the bank.
  • Handled manual accounts payable payments, check voids, check reissues, and stop-payment requests.
  • Reviewed and routed American Express documentation and receipts for producer approval, while supporting 1099 preparation, year-end reporting, bank statement organization, and audit-ready financial documentation.

Managed Full -cycle Accounts Payable

10 Years 9 Months
19 ENTERTAINMENT – INDUSTRIAL MEDIA (SONY PICTURES) | 01.2009 - 10.2019
  • Completed varies payment transactions per week across ACH, wire, and check processing for vendor obligations.
  • Processed 30 invoices weekly while maintaining accurate coding, approvals, and timely payment handling.
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding, approval processing, ACH payments, and weekly wire transfers.
  • Maintained accounts payable records in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains across multiple offices.
  • Managed vendor onboarding, W-9/W-8 documentation, and vendor discrepancy resolution.
  • Coded and reviewed employee expense reports using Concur and processed overhead invoices.
  • Reconciled vendor statements, maintained fixed-asset invoice tracking, and supported 1099 preparation and year-end reporting.

Education

- General Education

Glendale Community College | Glendale

High School Diploma

Holy Family High School | Glendale, CA | 06-1986

Skills

Full-cycle accounts payable
Invoice processing
Invoice coding
Vendor management
Vendor onboarding
ACH payments
Wire transfers
Check processing
Account reconciliation
Purchase orders

Personal Information

Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST | PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING

Timeline

Managed Full-cycle Accounts Payable

BENTO BOX ENTERTAINMENT
10.2019 - 07.2026Read More

Managed Full -cycle Accounts Payable

19 ENTERTAINMENT – INDUSTRIAL MEDIA (SONY PICTURES)
01.2009 - 10.2019Read More

Holy Family High School

High School Diploma
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Glendale Community College

from General Education
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Veronica L. Bates