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Donna Nelson

Summary

Experienced Office Manager (Assistant Controller) with a strong track record in the automotive industry. Committed to maintaining accurate and complete financial information and records. Known for consistently delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks, staying focused, and communicating efficiently. Proficient in all aspects of automotive accounting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Florida Coast Equipment/Big Orange Rental
06.2023 - Current
  • Improve accounts payable process for 14 locations
  • Ensure timely payment of invoices from vendors
  • Verify and post account transactions to prepare payments
  • Reconcile vendor statements as well as inter-company statements

Office Manager

Napleton Hyundai
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for maintaining account schedules
  • Responsible for calculating & posting daily deposits
  • Responsible for posting and reconciling daily/monthly banking AGRR
  • Responsible for floorplan/physical inventory (CP Handheld)/manufacturer reconciliations
  • Responsible for CIT, cash clearing, dealer reserve, extended and factory warranty schedules
  • Weekly & monthly corporate reports
  • Financial statement data

Staff Accountant

Off Lease Only
04.2017 - 01.2018

· Reconcile floorplan accounts bi-weekly

· Assist with accounts payable

· Backup for the daily deposits and daily floorplan payoff

· Buyer's payroll

· Receipt daily warranty cancellation refunds

Office Manager (Fixed Ops/ Logistics)

Off Lease Only
11.2015 - 04.2017

· Managed and trained 7 team members

· Reconcile floorplan accounts bi-weekly

· Coordinate with vendors to improve billing and payment processes

· Month end Parts and Service reports to review with COO

· Reported directly to the COO

Accounts Payable Clerk, Service Writer, Service Booker and Cashier

Off Lease Only
06.2014 - 11.2015

· Posting and payment of all reconditioning invoices, shop tools, equipment and repairs

· Open repair orders for internal repairs, verifying vendor invoices and close repair orders

· Receive and post payments from customers, employees and vendors

· Maintain sublet schedules for all locations and policy accounts

Bookkeeper

Off Lease Only
07.2013 - 06.2014

· Verify deal paperwork and post deals to accounting

· A/P, on demand checks, posting and paying all invoices and statements. Verified monthly expenses on PBX

· Remit payments and cancellation refunds for aftermarket products and maintain schedules

· Post fixed ops sublet invoices and maintaining schedules

Education

High School Diploma -

Cooper City High School
Cooper City, FL
06-1983

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Payroll processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial reporting

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Florida Coast Equipment/Big Orange Rental
06.2023 - Current

Office Manager

Napleton Hyundai
01.2018 - 06.2023

Staff Accountant

Off Lease Only
04.2017 - 01.2018

Office Manager (Fixed Ops/ Logistics)

Off Lease Only
11.2015 - 04.2017

Accounts Payable Clerk, Service Writer, Service Booker and Cashier

Off Lease Only
06.2014 - 11.2015

Bookkeeper

Off Lease Only
07.2013 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Cooper City High School
Donna Nelson