Kari Lumley
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II - EVBS Mobility COE
Cox Automotive
12.2021 - Current
- Maintain general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepare and process journal entries to record in Blackline and maintain consistent documentation.
- Participate in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Code all EVBS accounts payables invoices and forward to EXL team for Oracle input.
- Review accounts, resolve coding issues, and track recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Handle EVBS fixed assets from creation of project number, in service tickets, and disposal.
Staff Accountant I
Manheim Orlando
09.2013 - Current
- Assisted with month-end closings and preparing journal entries
- Evaluated reports, transactions, and account records to identify discrepancies and helped resolve variances
- Reviewed financial statements, reports, and records to identify and correct any discrepancies
- Accepted accountability for Florida Region Manheim to Manheim AR review and Florida region post card sale file completion
- Handled routine bookkeeping such as inputting transactions, processing invoices, and organizing records
- Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal use and official submissions such as tax filings
- Helped prepare accounts for auditing and assisted with processes
- Determined organizational compliance with internal objectives and external standards through routine audits
- Created, verified, and added new journal entries in Oracle
- Secured sensitive and confidential information against unauthorized access by carefully following information protection protocols
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Kept accounts and financial records current, accurate, and audit-ready
- Reconciled accounts on regular schedule, including assets, bank statements, and balance sheet
- Upheld financial transparency requirements with well-prepared and thorough reports for monthly, quarterly, and yearly analysis
- Used correct documentation and approvals process to prepare accurate and GAAP-compliant journal entries.
Staff Accountant
Manheim Tampa
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Took ownership of depository account 1005 which had not be reconciled in a year and brought it current in my first 3 months while learning my new Staff Accountant role at Manheim Tampa
- Reconciled accounts on regular schedule, including assets, bank statements, and balance sheet
- Kept accounts and financial records current, accurate, and audit-ready
- Upheld financial transparency requirements with well-prepared and thorough reports for monthly, quarterly, and yearly analysis
- Used correct documentation and approvals process to prepare accurate and GAAP-compliant journal entries
- Reviewed financial statements, reports, and records to identify and correct any discrepancies
- Secured sensitive and confidential information against unauthorized access by carefully following information protection protocols
- Determined organizational compliance with internal objectives and external standards through routine audits
- Created, verified, and added new journal entries in Oracle
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision
- Handled routine bookkeeping such as inputting transactions, processing invoices, and organizing records
- Assisted with month-end closings and preparing journal entries
- Evaluated reports, transactions, and account records to identify discrepancies and helped resolve variances.
Accounting Clerk
Manheim Lakeland
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Investigated account balances and resolved payment inquiries to customers
- Posted payments and credits to customer accounts
- Received and verified expense reports from employees and cut expense reimbursements
- Verified and posted account transactions in the general ledger
- Entered vendor invoices and managed accounts payable by preparing company checks for payments
- Compiled documents, records, and information for end-of-year audits
- Prepared and enter general ledger journal entries for office expenses
- Reconciled vendor invoices and recorded in accounts payable ledger and prepared payments
- Played crucial role in protecting company's value by keeping information confidential
- Reviewed invoices for required backup documentation and payment approvals
- Prepared daily deposits
- Achieved accounts receivable targets and contributed to company's profitability in securing revenues by verifying and posting accurate receipts
- Used tools such as Excel and Workbooks to submit reports to corporate office as appropriate
- Processed daily invoices and payments to keep accounting records current
- Troubleshot and resolved issues and discrepancies of billed amounts on invoices
- Reviewed customers' billing questions and provided required documentation to resolve issues
- Analyzed and audited cash receipts and updated customers' accounts accordingly by posting cash receipts, checks, and bank deposits in relevant databases or computer systems
- Maintained efficient office operations by offering skilled clerical support to senior team members
- Maintained all billing files, payments received, and pending payment files
- Prepared supporting documentation for review by Accounts Payable aging supervisor
- Coded all transactions according to the internal company system to avoid errors
- Responded to complaints by customers and took initiative to resolve problems
- Process accounts payable forms, invoices, and checks, and perform various other bookkeeping functions
- Worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to initiate cash collection efforts and accounts reconciliation
- Followed up with vendors, managers, and other employees to resolve open issues and discrepancies
- Balanced revenue sources and completed daily financial reports
- Researched payment issues and outstanding checks
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies during the account reconciliation process
- Coded and processed accurate invoices to obtain timely payments
- Generated and shared daily, weekly, and monthly reports with management on pending payments, accounting, and statements involving weekly aging reports and month-end closing reports
- Cross-checked and verified accuracy of invoices and requisition forms before sharing with clients
- Maintained vendor and contractor records and kept proper W9 documentation on file.
Accounting Clerk
Manheim Imperial
05.1997 - 01.2011
- Worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to initiate cash collection efforts and accounts reconciliation
- Played crucial role in protecting company's value by keeping information confidential
- Cross-checked and verified accuracy of invoices and requisition forms before sharing with clients
- Maintained all billing files, payments received, and pending payment files
- Calculated and totaled unpaid invoices and updated receivables log by resolving authorized deductions and entering adjusting entries
- Troubleshot and resolved issues and discrepancies of billed amounts on invoices
- Analyzed and audited cash receipts and updated customers' accounts accordingly by posting cash receipts, checks, and bank deposits in relevant databases or computer systems
- Assessed needs generating options and implemented solutions in line with clients' requirements
- Reviewed customers' billing questions and provided required documentation to resolve issues
- Process accounts payable forms, invoices, and checks, and perform various other bookkeeping functions
- Maintained vendor and contractor records and kept proper W9 documentation on file
- Coded and processed accurate invoices to obtain timely payments
- Reviewed invoices for required backup documentation and payment approvals
- Coded all transactions according to the internal company system to avoid errors
- Balanced revenue sources and completed daily financial reports
- Maintained efficient office operations by offering skilled clerical support to senior team members
- Prepared daily deposits
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies during the account reconciliation process
- Prepared supporting documentation for review by Accounts Payable aging supervisor
- Responded to complaints by customers and took initiative to resolve problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Temple Christian School
Skills
- Month-end closing
- Variance correction
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Task prioritization
- Report preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Entries
- General ledger variance review
- Blackline
- Oracle
Timeline
Accountant II - EVBS Mobility COE
Cox Automotive
12.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant I
Manheim Orlando
09.2013 - Current
Staff Accountant
Manheim Tampa
05.2012 - 09.2013
Accounting Clerk
Manheim Lakeland
01.2011 - 05.2012
Accounting Clerk
Manheim Imperial
05.1997 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Temple Christian School
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