Margaret Phillips
Belleville,IL
Summary
Reliable professional with three decades of experience in accounting and administrative roles, primarily in the automotive industry. Demonstrated success in managing payroll, financial reporting, and audits. Seeking a remote, part-time opportunity to apply extensive bookkeeping experience and contribute to organizational efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant (Seasonal)
Scheffel-Boyle
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Scanned, filed, and organized tax documents
- Answered phones and assisted with basic client inquiries
- Supported team with general administrative tasks during tax season
- 2025 Tax Season
Office Manager / Comptroller
JD Byrider/CNAC/Illini Recovery
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Set up accounting and office infrastructure for five separate businesses
- Handled all aspects of payroll, A/P, A/R, and reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
- Managed general ledger entries, adjustments, and monthly closings
- Completed monthly and quarterly financial statements, sales tax, and payroll tax reports
- Compiled profit and loss statements and other financial reporting for leadership
- Managed vehicle title processing and tax submissions
- Served as the primary point of contact for state, federal, and accounting audits
- Oversaw daily office operations and handled ad hoc administrative needs
Office Manager
St. Louis Acura
01.2000 - 01.2006
Office Manager / New Business Setup
Lincoln Trail Auto Sales
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounts Payable / Receivable
Auffenberg Chrysler-Plymouth
01.1996 - 01.1998
Office Manager
Miller Chrysler-Plymouth
01.1988 - 01.1996
Education
Academic
Belleville Township High School
Belleville, ILSkills
- Business operations management
- Payroll administration
- Accounts oversight
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Tax compliance
- Accounting software proficiency
- Administrative support
- Audit facilitation
- Issue resolution
- Team collaboration
- Professional demeanor
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability and responsibility
- Multitasking skills
- Communication proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Composure under pressure
- Active listening
- Decision-making
Certification
Quickbooks Bookkeeping
Quickbooks ProAdvisor
Quickbooks Payroll
Quickbooks Desktop
Timeline
Administrative Assistant (Seasonal)
Scheffel-Boyle
01.2025 - 01.2025
Office Manager / Comptroller
JD Byrider/CNAC/Illini Recovery
01.2006 - 01.2019
Office Manager
St. Louis Acura
01.2000 - 01.2006
Office Manager / New Business Setup
Lincoln Trail Auto Sales
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounts Payable / Receivable
Auffenberg Chrysler-Plymouth
01.1996 - 01.1998
Office Manager
Miller Chrysler-Plymouth
01.1988 - 01.1996
Academic
Belleville Township High School
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