Melanie Davis
Controller
Odenville,AL
Summary
Controller and Office Manager with extensive experience in financial reporting, payroll processing for 100+ employees, and cash management. Successfully reduced month-end closing time and streamlined financial reporting processes. Strong skills in audit preparation, statement reconciliation, and compliance with tax regulations. Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in CDK/ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds & DealerTrack DMS. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Town & Country Ford Pell City
2018.03 - Current
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Improved cash flow management with rigorous monitoring and analysis of receivables and payables.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through diligent record-keeping and reporting practices.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges.
- Completed journal entries, standard entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supervised clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Responsible for all necessary license.
- Verified reserve accounts and factory payable and balanced general ledger entries.
- Check schedules, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy,
Controller
Birmingham Mitsubishi
2015.10 - 2018.03
- 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.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Coordinated efforts between sales staff, finance managers, and DMV offices to provide clients with prompt service regarding their vehicle titles.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Optimized tax filing processes, resulting in timely submissions and minimizing liabilities.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Office Manager
Brannon Honda
1997.04 - 2015.10
- As Office Manager for Brannon Honda, fully manage company wide accounting and reporting functions as well as weekly, semi-monthly, commission and bonus payroll process for 60+ employees.
- Prepare and pay payroll taxes on a weekly, monthly & quarterly basis
- Responsible for all necessary licenses.
- Manage Accounts Payable/Receivables and expense control procedures, including bank and account reconciliation, cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, billing, invoicing, purchase order and inventory verification, chargebacks, rebates and preparation of daily bank deposits.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, staying updated on changes in tax laws.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivables, and profit and losses.
- Check schedules, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06.1996
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Goose Creek, SC06.1992
Skills
- Staff Management
- Audit preparation
- Statement Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Commission calculation
Timeline
Controller
Town & Country Ford Pell City
2018.03 - Current
Controller
Birmingham Mitsubishi
2015.10 - 2018.03
Office Manager
Brannon Honda
1997.04 - 2015.10
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
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