Cynthia Blume

• Create journal entries using reports provided by Nissan Treasury related to monthly activities on asset-backed securities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned, ensuring balances match accounting system and any variances are explained in detail.
• Compile month-end reports, using Essbase, Tableau, and Excel for presentation to Finance and Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) President's Office detailing U.S. sales of vehicles by model and region, as well as the associated financing contracts for NMAC, by tier and term.
• Collaborate with dealer teams to calculate allowance for losses on U.S. wholesale lines which include floored vehicles, mortgages, and capital loans, using historical losses, complying with Current Expected Credit Loss standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
• Prepare the quarterly memo describing the steps to establish the allowance for U.S. dealerships, and provide support to external auditors assembling requested reports.

Special projects include:

• Budget Coordinator for Finance - included reconciling monthly expenditures to budget and updating annual forecast for a $8.7M budget with over 150 employees.
• Received special training on the BlackLine software used to automate and control finance and accounting functions including reconciliation preparation, task management, journal entry interface, monthly variance analysis, and month-end close processes. Used training to train my team.
• Practiced continuous process review and improvement for increased efficiencies, updating standard operating procedures at least annually.
• Participated in a number of Business Synergy Teams through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office, including being a founding member of two separate teams.

• Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
• Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
• Assisted Controller with year-end financial audits.

• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records. The company's sole accounts receivable customer was WalMart.
• Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable and payroll transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
• Provided weekly, monthly, and annual reports to the CEO.
• Supervised an internal as well as external sales team with a total of twelve persons.