Amy Trump
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Results-oriented finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the finance sector, specializing in accounting and human resources management within multi-subsidiary organizations. Expertise in reconciling bank activities and overseeing company-wide payroll operations, combined with a strong ability to forecast financial growth and identify operational improvements. Proven track record in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning, fostering team collaboration to drive organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Recognized for adaptability, analytical skills, and a steadfast commitment to reliability and integrity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Ascendance Trucks Pennsylvania, LLC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead all accounting, reporting, and internal control functions for a $823M revenue organization with 24 branch locations.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, reducing close cycle from 15 days to an average of 8 days.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting, producing rolling forecasts and variance analysis for executive leadership.
- Direct AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger functions, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
- Implement improved financial controls, resulting in a reduction in errors/discrepancies.
- Lead financial audits, coordinating with external auditors to deliver clean inventory and financial reviews.
- Drive ERP enhancements/system integrations, improving reporting efficiency.
- Mentor and manage a team of 15 accounting professionals both in-house and remote, fostering skill development and accountability.
- Oversee floorplan management, ensure accurate interest expense tracking, and maintain optimal liquidity.
- Reconciled inventories (truck, parts, service, body shop), improving accuracy and reducing write-offs.
- Partner with sales, service, and parts managers to monitor KPIs, control expenses, and maximize profitability.
- A new used truck dealer servicing International Trucks in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and states throughout the Mid-West.
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations and supervised AP/AR/general ledger teams.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial forecasts.
- Supported preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Developed and maintained cost controls, improving departmental budget adherence by.
- Enhanced cash flow forecasting accuracy and improved treasury visibility for leadership.
- Assisted in system migrations and implemented workflow automations.
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
PAA Services, Inc
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Generated monthly and annual financial reports for 8 companies, effectively tracking expenses and financial performance.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for 9 separate accounts, ensuring accurate general ledger postings.
- Processed intercompany transactions to facilitate monthly reconciliations.
- Created yearly budgets for 8 subsidiary companies, providing comprehensive financial planning.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure timely processing of month-end close activities.
- Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly sales and use tax reports for multiple states and companies.
- Led a team that supported auditors during the year-end close process.
- Produced 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filings for multiple vendors and tool grant recipients.
- Collaborated with the IT department to enhance accounting functions within internal modules and platforms.
- A membership organization representing nearly 1000 new car and truck dealers across the Commonwealth of Pennsy
- Developed an online time and attendance program to eliminate a manual legacy system that saved the company over $5,000 annually.
- Devised and implemented a quarterly rewards program known as BOB (Bend over Backwards) to acknowledge employees that have received recognition for outstanding customer service from managers and customers.
- Oversee payroll management for a team of 70+ employees, ensuring accurate compensation, deductions, and timely salary payments.
- Additionally, handled recurring journal entries, 401K payment processing, reconciliation, and quarterly LST filings.
- Developed and reviewed job descriptions for 5+ profiles, optimizing talent discovery through job ads posted on 3 job portals.
Staff Accountant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Conducted analysis of daily transactions within SYSPRO manufacturing operating software, including Inventory Receiving, Work In Process (WIP), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Book, Goods Received Note (GRN), Sales Orders, and Purchase Orders.
- Prepared yearly budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Compiled quarterly earnings reports, comparing actual results to forecasts and providing variance explanations for review by the Controller.
- Maintained fixed assets depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Assisted the Controller with projects, including GL cleanup, inventory processes, and creation of reporting packages for management.
- Collaborated with associates at an alternate facility to design better inventory management practices and improve inventory accuracy.
- Reviewed and updated monthly financial statements from 6 different consolidated investments into QuickBooks and Oracle.
- Compiled monthly financial packages for consolidated investments.
- Acrodyne Technical Services, LLC and Keyser Capital, LLC
Education
Masters of Science - Accounting with a concentration in Managerial Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020
Skills
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance (GAAP/IFRS)
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Modeling
- Trusted Advisor
- Cashflow Planning & Management
- Strategic Planning
- State, Local, & Federal Tax Codes
- Internal Controls & Process Optimization
- Treasury & Banking Relations
- Multi-Entity Financial Management
- Dealership Accounting (Proceed, ADP, DocuPhase/OnPhase, Corporate Billing, Corpay, Dayforce, DealerTrack)
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Floorplan & Asset Management
- Account reconciliation
Timeline
Controller
Ascendance Trucks Pennsylvania, LLC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
PAA Services, Inc
01.2013 - 01.2024
Staff Accountant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Masters of Science - Accounting with a concentration in Managerial Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- Maryland Army National Guard
- Military Police
- Private First Class
- Honorable Discharge
- 1998-2002