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Deborah Vines

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Multifaceted dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in automotive accounting with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated to getting the job done with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Team player and leader who is always willing to help with the ability to provide professionalism and structure in the same token.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk/ DMV Specialist

Indigo Auto Group
2022.07 - Current
  • Organize, prepare and process vehicle title work and registration documents for new and used vehicle transaction in the state of California as well as 48 of the 50 states for 8 luxury dealerships
  • Processed DMV Registration and title documents for various car dealerships.
  • Verify, analyze, free-and-clear title issues, odometer readings and VIN numbers to finalize numerous car retail/lease contracts.
  • Communicate with California Department of Motor Vehicles, various financial organizations, government agencies and other states' Department of Motors Vehicles to determine status of pending titles, protocols, pending transactions, to resolve outstanding issues
  • Communicate with customers, management, and team members to resolve common title and odometer issues.
  • Provide updates and status of Title and DMV registration transactions
  • Stayed up to date on state laws and licensing requirements.
  • Maintain DMV related accounts, schedules and fiscal records.
  • Assist with wholesale transactions, inventory, as well as assist in training and managing new team members at current and sister locations

Home Health Aide

California Community Opportunities
2020.12 - 2022.01
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.

Executive Accounting Associate

Victory Dealership Group
2016.11 - 2020.12
  • Perform Daily Operational Reports; departmental projection reports for 3 car dealerships and accumulated total for 5
  • Report financial data and update financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Oversee the documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
  • Sales Tax reconciliations and Financial Statements
  • Oversee business/accounting office activities; offer assistance as needed
  • Reconcile account information and report figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Track business revenue and expenditures and reconcile accounts to maintain high accuracy
  • Contact customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues
  • Stay on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Salinas Toyota
2012.08 - 2016.11
  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable for 2 dealerships
  • Handle administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction
  • DMV/Title/Inventory Clerk
  • Data Entry
  • General Ledger and Journal Reconciliations
  • Update executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Respond to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
  • Produce accurate office files, update excel spreadsheets and craft presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Gather documents, data and formulate analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.
  • Offer assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout entire review process
  • Organize envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
  • Sales Tax Reconciliations
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy

Education

Criminal Justice

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
06.2025

Notary Public - Notary

National Notary Association
Chatsworth, CA
07.2022

Skills

  • Vender Relations / Customer Service
  • Research, Investigation, and Problem Resolution
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Administrative and Clerical Support
  • General Ledger Entries and Audit
  • Month-end Reconciliations
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • DMVDesk, Vitu Interstate, & DLR50
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
  • CDK and Reynolds & Reynolds

Timeline

Accounting Clerk/ DMV Specialist

Indigo Auto Group
2022.07 - Current

Home Health Aide

California Community Opportunities
2020.12 - 2022.01

Executive Accounting Associate

Victory Dealership Group
2016.11 - 2020.12

Executive Administrative Assistant

Salinas Toyota
2012.08 - 2016.11

Criminal Justice

Hartnell College

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of The Desert

Notary Public - Notary

National Notary Association
Deborah Vines