BRENDA OLIVARES
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly organized and detail-focused Accounting Specialist and DOT Compliance Specialist with
an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented
environments.
Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling
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accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
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for management within strict deadlines.
Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices
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and monthly statements for clients.
Keen ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information
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that supports corporate goals and objectives.
Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and
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increase efficiency and productivity.
Excellent technology skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
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QuickBooks and able to incorporate proprietary systems/applications and new
methodologies quickly and easily.
Managed workflow of processing requisitions, purchase orders and invoicing.
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Worked with vendors to coordinate purchase status and tracking.
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SKILL PROFICIENCIES
Quarterly Reports Organizational Skills Microsoft Word
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Accounts Financial Statements Microsoft Outlook
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Payable/Receivable Reconciliation WordPerfect
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Time Management Skills Quoting PowerPoint
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Legal Aspects of Purchasing Access
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Collection Invoicing Excel
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Budget Preparation QuickBooks DOT Compliance
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Process Improvement Microsoft Office Transportation/
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Insurance add ons Fleet Management
Fixed Assets
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Human Resources Driver Qualification
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Vehicle Inspection and
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Driver Logs Maintenance
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EDUCATION
BACHELORS DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES 2011- 2014
Kaplan University Online- Completed
ACCOUNTING 2009- 2011
University of Texas Pan Am Edinburg, Texas
ACCOUNTING 2004-2007
Edison college LaBelle, Florida
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2004 - 2004
Hendry County School District Adult and Community Education LaBelle, Florida
OFFICE CLERK 1999-2000
Lee County High Tech Center Central Fort Myers, Florida
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2007-2000
LaBelle High School LaBelle, Florida
PROFESIONAL TRAINING
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC July 25, 2013
EPCC Advanced Communicator Training Webinar
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC
DOT BASIC DER Training Webinar July 25, 2013
SMITH SYSTEM May 21 & 22, 2013
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
SMITH SYSTEM May 23, 2013
BASIC 49 CFR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SMITH SYSTEM May 23, 2013
Alcohol Misue & Controlled Substances Use
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORNELL SOLUTIONS, LLC. – MCALLEN, TEXAS 2011 – 2013
DOT Compliance
Responsible for DOT compliance including driver qualification, vehicle inspection and maintenance,
policy creation and improvement. Developed and performed for auditing compliance activities and
requirements with the Department of Transportation regulations. Developed, administered and
maintained an aggressive driver safety program. Administered standard operating procedures within the
transportation department in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations. Investigated and
reported on any DOT Recordable accident involving personnel or equipment to Supervising Safety
Manager. Develops and administers a transportation program with the Safety Department to meet the
requirements of an instructional program. Monitor and report on performance such as safety, service &
plan process for DOT. Work with location operations to maintain all DOT regulated equipment and
develops and implements a maintenance program for such equipment. Prepare and maintain weekly and
monthly reports, within scope of responsibility.
Key Contributions:
• Experience in Transportation/Fleet Management with proven track record, progressive
responsibility and descriptive program development and improvement.
Accounting Specialist
Performs various accounts payable functions, including reviewing and coding invoices, entering
payments, and balancing company credit card statements. Manage all financial transactions, posting
debits and credits, producing financial statements, and recording all transactions. Prepare various
accounting entries to general ledger, analyze GL entries, balance and verify GL accounts daily, and
reconciles as needs. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel
detailing company’s financial status. Prepares reports and records for Senior Management as needed
and Prepares moderately complex spreadsheets, charts and graphs as part of problem solving and/or
reporting requests Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and track
overdue accounts. Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. Prepared weekly
reimbursements to employees. Performs other duties as assigned by department supervisors and
managers.
Key Contributions:
• Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting
processes.
• Able to back up various tasks and responsibilities of Accounting Specialist positions, ACH,
exception payrolls, ATM balancing and/or other critical functions as needed
Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate
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monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Prepared and organized
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Invoicing
Perform an invoice, review, and accurately before submitting invoice. Analyze transactions and reports
to make appropriate entries and corrections. Submit invoices in accordance with client deadlines and
requirements. Resolving issues and conflicts with denied invoices in the vendor systems. Monitoring past
due invoices and resolving. Where applicable use judgment and knowledge to perform/accept adjustments
on invoices. Keep client submission guidelines updated.
Key Contributions:
• Be able to prioritize and handle invoicing for multiple clients.
Effectively utilize spreadsheet (MS Excel) and word (MS Word) processing software.
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SALINAS, ALLEN & SCHMITT, L.L.P. – WESLACO, TEXAS 2008 – 2011
Payroll Clerk/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Perform complex and specialized work related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of the
payroll. Sort and distribute department mail, file payroll department documents, compose and type
department correspondence. Answer telephone inquiries regarding all aspects of payroll, insurance,
tax shelters, and other benefits. Prepare payroll deductions, compute payroll adjustments and
reconcile insurance and benefit accounts. Audit daily and hourly time sheets each month for correct
data and budget assignments. Perform other related duties as required.
Key Contributions:
• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of
schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of
responsibility.
JP EQUIPMENT SUPPLY INC. – PHARR, TEXAS 2007 – 2008
Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Sales
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft
Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts.
Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.
General purchasing duties involving from materials request reception, quote request
generation/search of vendors, selection of bids, quote to customer and issue of purchase orders to
follow-up of materials delivery. Analyzing specifications, shipping and delivery requirements to
ascertain compliance with standard operation procedures. All requests required translation from
Spanish to English. Selection of vendors based on commodities, reliability, availability and
historical performance. Tabulating, evaluating and assuring adherence of all bids to specifications.
Selecting winning bids by satisfying customer requirements while maximizing economical benefits
for the company.
Key Contributions:
• Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.
• Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
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Worked in sales and created quotes for companies from Mexico.
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Prepared and organized
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R. GARZA DRYWALL INC.. – LABELLE, FLORIDA 2004 – 2006
Office Manager/Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk
Perform all financial activities to include P &L statements and management reports. Complete bank
reconciliations; create invoices and collect on overdue accounts. Research and resolve billing and
collections disputes. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Interact with external clients
and vendors on a regular basis, cultivating strong professional relationships. Supported a significant
of increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.
Key Contributions:
• Improved processes for creating customer invoices, which reduced overall timeframe for
receiving payments.
Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of
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responsibility.
FIRST APPRAISAL OF SW FLORIDA – LABELLE, FLORIDA 1995 – 1997
Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk/ Office Assistant
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and
recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft
Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts.
Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.
Key Contributions:
• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of
schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved
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collections processes.
5 A HARVESTING – LABELLE, FLORIDA 1998 – 1999
Secretary/ Bookkeeper
Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data. Performed accounts receivable functions,
balancing cash and posting sales invoices. Worked with accounts payable department to post invoices.
Accurately entered transactions into proprietary company accounting system. Completed ad hoc
assignments and analyses for managers and supervisors.
Key Contributions:
• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of
schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved
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collections processes.