Gail P. Matheson
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Seeking a position within the Accounting, Finance or Administrative field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
American Capital Enterprises, Inc.
Murrieta, CA
04.1997 - 10.2023
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
- Implemented cost-saving measures across the organization's accounting operations.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements when necessary.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Assisted in developing budgeting processes for improved forecasting accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and collection.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Finance Manager
Corona Nissan
Corona, CA
02.1994 - 01.1997
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Riverside City College
Riverside, CACertified - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedical And Technical College
Riverside, CASkills
- MS Office
- Excel
- Outlook
- 10 Key by touch
- Tax Right-1099'S and W2
- HCFA1500 / UB04
- Strong typing skills
- Payroll
- Bank account reconciliations
- Closing procedures
- Invoicing
- Recruitment and hiring
- Payment Collection
- Bank Reconciliation
- Collections
- General Ledger Management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- AP and AR management
- Auditing procedures
- General ledger accounting
- Audits
- Financial statement preparation
- Staff Training and Development
Additional Information
I'm detail-oriented, with a will to learn new skills. I'm trustworthy, confidential, ability to multi-task and a team player. I work well under pressure.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
American Capital Enterprises, Inc.
04.1997 - 10.2023
Finance Manager
Corona Nissan
02.1994 - 01.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Riverside City College
Certified - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedical And Technical College
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