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Asst. ControllerService AdvisorAsst. Parts ManagerAccounting ClerkTitle ClerkWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Brandon, USA, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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JENNIFER Penton
Brandon,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Service Advisor and Assistant Parts Manager focused on maintaining optimal inventory levels to efficiently meet customer demands. Expertise in sourcing high-quality parts and evaluating pricing strategies to ensure smooth departmental operations. Proactive in embracing new challenges and consistently facilitating timely turnaround of parts. With 18 years of experience in accounting, a deep passion for financial processes complements a commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Controller
Porsche Jackson
Ridgeland, MS
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Supported budget preparation and forecasting activities to enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Coordinated year-end audit processes, liaising with external auditors for compliance verification.
- Implemented internal controls to improve financial reporting accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and successful completion of audits.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Service Advisor
Gray Daniel’s Ford-Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
10.2023 - 05.2025
- I work with the public and all their vehicle needs. I have a very good relationship with my customers and my surveys proof that. I go over and beyond to make my customers feel like family.
Asst. Parts Manager
Mac Haik Ford-Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Mac Haik Ford brought the dealership, and I went to Parts. After a year i was made Asst. Part's Manger.
- Assigned work schedules to staff and trained employees in product knowledge.
- Returned obsolete or unused special-order parts for refunds.
- Maintained profitability and productivity of parts operations through effective inventory control procedures.
- Established vendor relationships to provide fast delivery, high quality and low-cost parts.
- Managed store operations and delivered excellent customer service to build customer loyalty and retention.
- Procured parts by issuing purchase orders to suppliers via internet, email and phone.
Accounting Clerk
Watson Quality Ford-Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 10.2023
- Accounting Clerk m s
- Minimized errors and variances with robust reconciliation processes.
- Processed daily invoices and payments to keep accounting records current.
- Collected data from various sources to prepare accurate bank deposits.
- Verified and posted account transactions in general ledger to record purchases and sales.
- Monitored and tracked business expenses by verifying receipts and allocating costs to appropriate accounts.
- Assisted accounts payable and accounts receivable with invoice processing, reconciling payments, and maintaining accurate records.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies during account reconciliation process.
- Reconciled or reported discrepancies identified in records, taking action to prevent future incidents.
Title Clerk
Watson Quality-Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 03.2019
- Troubleshot issues specific to titles such as odometer discrepancies and power of attorney.
- Verified collection of funds on sales before processing titles and checked amount of money still owed.
- Looked over documents to verify information accuracy, double-checking important data such as names and addresses.
- Performed general clerical tasks such as filing, data entry and copying.
- Processed incoming titles daily from dealerships, matching consignor checks daily to title and invoice.
- Opened and accurately recorded incoming titles daily according to established procedures.
- Prepared tax and title documents to transfer ownership of property.
- Made copies of all relevant title paperwork, organized documents and sent packets to customers.
- Verified accuracy and integrity of land-related documents used in registration process, formally rejecting unacceptable paperwork.
Asst. Office Manger
Watson Madison County Ford-Canton, MS
Canton, MS
08.2001 - 07.2006
- The same Ower sent me to this dealership in Canton that purchased to leaned everything an Office Manger would do.
- Implemented inventory controls and standard ordering procedures to decrease overhead expenses.
- Balanced daily deposits and safe counts and prepared bank deposits.
- Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and interactions with vendors.
- Implemented workflow process improvements and drove productivity gains without hiring additional staff.
- Supervised front-end associates in fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Oversaw office supply inventory, usage and replenishment for fast-paced office environment.
Education
High School -
Morton High School
Morton, MS08-1989
Skills
- Decision making
- Journal Entries
- Budgeting
- Benefits administration
- Basic math
- Service writing
- 10 key typing
- Pricing
- Phone etiquette
- Title Processing
- Invoice dispute resolution
- English
- Payroll
- Microsoft Word
- Account Reconciliation
- Typing
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Customer communication
- Auto service management
- Accounting systems
- Warehouse management system
- Office management
- Accounting software
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- QuickBooks
- Customer support
- Payroll processing
- Warehouse management
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service Profit and loss tracking Employee training Inventory management Monitor performance Resolve customer issues Manage storage operations Policy development Oversee department Operations management Accounts payable and receivable Human resources Financial reporting Inventory control
- Dealership experience
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Order fulfillment
- Office activity coordination
- Automotive diagnostics
- Merchandising
- Accounts payable experience within construction industry
- Customer service
- Staff supervision
- Salesforce
- Leadership
- Invoice matching
Certification
- ASE Parts Specialist Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Asst. Controller
Porsche Jackson
05.2025 - 12.2025
Service Advisor
Gray Daniel’s Ford-Brandon, MS
10.2023 - 05.2025
Asst. Parts Manager
Mac Haik Ford-Jackson, MS
03.2019 - 10.2023
Accounting Clerk
Watson Quality Ford-Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 10.2023
Title Clerk
Watson Quality-Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 03.2019
Asst. Office Manger
Watson Madison County Ford-Canton, MS
08.2001 - 07.2006
High School -
Morton High School