Heather E. Chambers
Grafton,WV
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and Managerial accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Toothman Ford Sales, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Process accounts payable through Dealertrack (DMS) platform.
- Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
- Conduct month-end review of all expenses.
- Review and post all Ford Motor Company daily, weekly and monthly statements.
- Process Floor Plan Payments and Additions and complete reconciliation.
- Review and post all monthly Dealer Reserve Statements
- Process and record new Extended Warranty policy and GAP Cancellations. Remit payments to Lenders or Customers.
- Provide support for Bank Deposits, Loan Pay-Offs, Street Purchases.
Controller
Floyd Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation for Chrysler-Fiat and Dealership Management.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support Management team in making informed business decisions.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare financial documents and general account management.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 15 employees.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Prepare and Remit Virginia State Sales Tax and Tire Tax.
- Administrator of Dealership Employee Benefits.
- Process Floor Plan Payments and Additions and complete reconciliation.
- Review and post all monthly Dealer Reserve Statements
- Process and record new Extended Warranty policy and GAP Cancellations. Remit payments to Lenders or Customers.
- Provided support for Bank Deposits, Loan Pay-Offs, Street Purchases, Stock in Vehicles, Service Cashier, Accounts Payable, Chrysler - Fiat Weekly Parts Statements, and sending new lien contracts to lenders.
Senior Financial Analyst
Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2020
- Financial Lead for the Service Center Network. $130M in Annual Revenue.
- Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
- Improved budget forecasting through consistent monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Developed comprehensive financial models that informed strategic decision-making for the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through constant review of financial documents and reports.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Played a pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Responsible for both annual, quarterly, and five year budget management tasks and developed financial models from benchmarking.
- Maintained Payroll Entries and Accruals for 350 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVMBA - Emphasis in Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Cost Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- SAP Expertise
- Auditing Procedures
- GAAP Understanding
- Budget Preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
Toothman Ford Sales, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Controller
Floyd Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram
11.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Financial Analyst
Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Virginia University
MBA - Emphasis in Accounting
University of Phoenix
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