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Kristina Himsworth

Kristina Himsworth

Richlands,North Carolina

Summary

Dedicated Warranty Administrator/Accounting Assistant with excellent 20 year experience in automotive industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Warranty Administrator/Dual Role

Sanders Ford, Inc.
01.2015 - Current
  • Supported service department in understanding applicable warranties, leading to improved accuracy in diagnosing warrantable repairs.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in claim submissions, resulting in minimal rejections due to incorrect information or incomplete documentation.
  • Analyzed warranty data and provided regular reports to management, highlighting trends and identifying areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
  • Conducted regular audits of warranty work orders to ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines and maintain dealership reputation for quality service delivery.
  • Negotiated goodwill assistance from manufacturers when appropriate, securing financial relief for customers facing costly non-warranty repairs.

Accounting Clerk/Dual Role

Sanders Ford, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
  • Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
  • Completed biweekly payroll for company personnel.
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
  • Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
  • Reduced manual data entry errors by leveraging automation tools for efficient record-keeping and reporting.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.

Office Manager in Training/Accounting Clerk

Stevenson Automotive
12.2012 - 01.2015
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other accounting clerks to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.

Automotive Finance Manager

Mid Missouri Motors
10.2009 - 12.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations and company policies regarding automotive financing transactions.
  • Collaborated with sales managers to develop effective strategies for overcoming financial obstacles during vehicle negotiations.
  • Assisted customers with challenging credit histories in securing suitable loan options to facilitate vehicle purchases.
  • Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.

Education

Associate Of Applied Business - Network And System Administration

Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
05.2005

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Month-end reports
  • Data Processing
  • Payroll Processing
  • General ledger accounting

Timeline

Accounting Clerk/Dual Role

Sanders Ford, Inc.
12.2020 - Current

Warranty Administrator/Dual Role

Sanders Ford, Inc.
01.2015 - Current

Office Manager in Training/Accounting Clerk

Stevenson Automotive
12.2012 - 01.2015

Automotive Finance Manager

Mid Missouri Motors
10.2009 - 12.2012

Associate Of Applied Business - Network And System Administration

Rockingham Community College

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