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Brandy Wilson

Brookneal,VA

Summary

Proven finance leader with a track record of enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency at Harley Davidson of Lynchburg. Expert in preparing financial statements and managing cash flow, complemented by strong organizational skills and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in financial reporting and compliance through meticulous account reconciliation and internal controls.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Harley Davidson of Lynchburg
03.2021 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 25 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Managed assets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.

Finance Manager

Benchmark Systems
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Contract Coordinator

Benchmark Systems
01.2002 - 10.2019
  • Managed a portfolio of contracts, ensuring timely renewals, extensions, or terminations as needed.
  • Streamlined contract processes by implementing efficient tracking and filing systems, reducing document retrieval time.
  • Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Finance

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2001

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Statement Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • General ledger accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Internal Controls
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Controller

Harley Davidson of Lynchburg
03.2021 - Current

Finance Manager

Benchmark Systems
10.2019 - 03.2021

Contract Coordinator

Benchmark Systems
01.2002 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Finance

Longwood University

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