Linette Brand

Manage accounting operations supporting government contracts while ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable federal regulations. Serve as a key resource for financial reporting, budgeting support, and accounting process improvements.

• Assisted senior leadership in preparing annual operating budgets and contract modifications to align with strategic financial goals.
• Monitored contract funding levels to support effective budget planning throughout contract performance.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for corporate leadership and government representatives.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and government requirements.
• Review and approve accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, travel vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for corporate credit cards, prepaid expenses, travel billings, and balance sheet accounts.
• Utilize Deltek Costpoint to maintain financial records, project structures, and accounting data.
• Create and maintain project structures and user-defined financial information for improved reporting and funding visibility.
• Identified opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, enhancing reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with management and operational departments to support sound financial decision making.

Supervised day-to-day accounts payable operations while supporting financial reporting, cash management, and accounting activities across three dealership locations.

• Supervised invoice processing from receipt through final payment.
• Reviewed, coded, and processed vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation to ensure timely payments.
• Improved invoice processing accuracy by approximately 20% through enhanced review procedures and quality controls.
• Reconciled corporate credit card accounts and bank statements for three dealership locations.
• Prepared and filed more than 150 IRS Form 1099s with 100% on-time accuracy.
• Managed accounts receivable activities, enhancing collections and supporting healthy cash flow across dealership locations.
• Processed daily bank deposits exceeding $100,000 while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Trained and mentored new accounting staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling, and accounting procedures.
• Collaborated with management to enhance operational efficiency and improve financial accuracy in reporting and processes.

Provided accounting and administrative support for dealership financial operations while delivering excellent customer service.

• Processed customer payments and posted transactions accurately to ensure financial integrity.
• Maintained accounts receivable records while generating customer invoices to support efficient billing.
• Collected, reviewed, coded, and processed towing invoices.
• Coordinated dealership vehicle trades, accounting documentation, and payment processing.
• Managed GAP warranty administration and service contract processing, including refunds and reimbursements.
• Collaborated with multiple departments to facilitate timely processing of financial transactions.