Laura Arellano
Tempe
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable operations, encompassing invoice processing and vendor management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and reliability in meeting deadlines. Team-focused collaborator who adapts to changing priorities and ensures optimal financial accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Fire Group, Inc
04.2021 - 11.2025
- Processed high-volume invoices with accuracy and timelines, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Matched purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to verify accuracy before payment.
- Managed vendor accounts by reconciling statements, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
- Prepared and processed weekly and monthly check runs.
- Ensured proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts
Accountant
MWD
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Completed daily functions such as account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Administrative Assistant
Data Link Technology
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Answered phones and directed calls and general questions accordingly
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Assisted company Controller with various accounting tasks
Tax Accountant
Garibay's Tax Solutions LLC
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
- Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
- Represented clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using QuickBooks and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
Education
Associate's degree - Accounting
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ10.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Yuma High School
Yuma, AZ05.2005
Skills
- Accounting experience within construction industry
- Banking
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Payroll
- Overseeing audit functions
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Bilingual
- Bookkeeping
Certification
Certified Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Fire Group, Inc
04.2021 - 11.2025
Accountant
MWD
10.2019 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant
Data Link Technology
05.2017 - 07.2019
Tax Accountant
Garibay's Tax Solutions LLC
11.2014 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Yuma High School
Associate's degree - Accounting
Arizona State University