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Deborah Bennett

Lithia

Summary

Seasoned Office Manager offering proven leadership experience. Well-versed in business management practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/Controller

Engineered Electric Services, LLC
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw daily office operations, including scheduling supply management, vendor relations, and workflow optimization to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Managed full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end close.
  • Developed, monitored, and maintained company budgets, cash flow forecasts, and expense tracking.
  • Produced accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive review and tax preparation.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinated tax filings, employee records, business licensing, and annual audits.
  • Led human resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance tracking.
  • Implemented and maintained accounting software, office systems, and internal policies to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Collaborated with company leadership to analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations for business growth.
  • Managed vendor negotiations, contracts, and procurement to reduce operating costs and maximize profitability.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact between management, employees, clients, and external vendors to streamline communication and resolve issues promptly.
  • Supervised administrative staff, delegated tasks, and conducted regular performance evaluations to maintain productivity and team alignment.


Operations Manager

Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Analyze various biweekly reports for 60 employees over span of 6 offices to manage personnel development for 5 departments within company
  • Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for full scope of HR functions including hiring, onboarding, and training of salaried and non-salaried employees managing employee relations, employee compensation & benefits plans, employee engagement, organizational design, and change
  • Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency & morale, and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Created & implemented employee performance review systems in order to effectively support employee growth and retention
  • Designed and initiate employee recognition programs to recognize growth and achievement
  • Managed all facets of payroll from time entries through payroll processing utilizing HCM program
  • Directly oversaw all accounting processes and operations, analyzing and verifying financial entries and reports.
  • Worked with accounting team to audit financials to determine where funds held in trust needed to be disbursed to clients in order to bring company into compliance with Florida Bar.

Office Manager

Critical Peake Services
03.2018 - 07.2021
    • Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations
    • Managed continuous enrollment processes and annual renewal for 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages
    • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with company, state, and federal guidelines
    • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours as well as government prevailing wage to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
    • Supervise, train, and manage department staff
    • Manage job reporting; labor, materials, and profitability
    • Research and resolve all customer requests/issues
    • Manage Project Manager schedules and schedule meetings with clients
    • Communicate project status to customers as needed
    • Manage vendor selection & relationships, for office needs
    • Manage all facets of billing, A/P and A/R with knowledge and implementation of GAAP

Senior Administrative Assistant

McLaughlin Electric Company
08.2012 - 07.2016
  • Daily entries of all payroll hours for 50 field staff
  • Enter new employee information into HR/Payroll software
  • Receive, research, and resolve all employee questions/concerns regarding payroll
  • Open new jobs and purchase orders in software system
  • Manage job reporting; labor, materials, and profitability
  • Performed research to resolve all customer requests/issues
  • Serve as voice and face of company for clients, ensuring most pleasing and satisfactory experience for all project and service needs
  • Manage all facets of billing, A/P and A/R: recording, collecting, processing payments, working closely with company accountant on reconciling, and reporting figures to General Manager and owners

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2026

Skills

  • Proficient in QuickBooks and Sage
  • GAAP Compliance
  • Payroll Liability and Deductions
  • A/P and A/R
  • Audit Financial Records
  • Financial forecasting
  • Payment Collection
  • Presentation of financial statements
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Optimize cash flow management

Timeline

Office Manager/Controller

Engineered Electric Services, LLC
08.2022 - 01.2024

Operations Manager

Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA
08.2021 - 08.2022

Office Manager

Critical Peake Services
03.2018 - 07.2021

Senior Administrative Assistant

McLaughlin Electric Company
08.2012 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University

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