Alyssa Kent
Wormleysburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, excelling in financial reporting and process improvement. Proven ability to lead cross-department collaboration, ensuring accurate financial statements and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in accounting procedures and team collaboration, driving results and fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Bobby Rahal Automotive Group
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
04.2022 - Current
- Prepare financial statements and reports for management review.
- Support month-end closing processes and reconcile account discrepancies.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting procedures and workflows.
- Ensure accurate reporting of financial information through cross-department collaboration.
- Analyze monthly financial results against the budget and forecast, investigating variances as necessary.
- Conduct month-end closing activities, including accruals, and adjustments.
- Review financial reports, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable operations, coordinating staff workflows to minimize errors.
Corporate Controller
Letum, Inc
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and maintained accounting policies and procedures for accuracy.
- Collaborated with department heads to align budgets with business objectives.
- Trained and mentored accounting staff on best practices and systems usage.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
Business Manager
Appalachian Harley-davidson
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Managed finance and insurance processes for motorcycle purchases.
- Oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations in all transactions.
- Collaborated with sales team to create seamless customer experiences.
- Advised customers on extended warranties, gap insurance, and credit life insurance as needed.
Accounting Manager
J&J Construction
Littlestown, Pennsylvania
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on accounting principles and software usage for improved performance.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess financial impact of construction decisions.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Accounting procedures
- Financial reporting
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Cross-department communication
- Leadership development
- Sales tax reporting
- Financial statement preparation
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Bobby Rahal Automotive Group
04.2022 - Current
Corporate Controller
Letum, Inc
11.2021 - 04.2022
Business Manager
Appalachian Harley-davidson
02.2016 - 11.2021
Accounting Manager
J&J Construction
05.2013 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Harrisburg Area Community College