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Melanie King

Fitchburg,MA

Summary

Skilled Assistant Controller bringing 23 years of experience working with automotive dealerships. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Deal Accounting Clerk

McGovern Automotive Group
03.2025 - Current
  • Trained and mentored junior clerks, fostering skills development and teamwork.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in transaction processing.
  • Coordinated monthly reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budget preparation and forecasting efforts.
  • Conducted audits of financial documents, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration on cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing the company's financial performance.
  • Collaborated with the accounting team to complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements by meticulously reviewing and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Implemented effective inventory control measures to prevent stock discrepancies or losses due to theft or damage.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

General Accounting Clerk

McGovern Automotive Group
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software and electronic filing systems.
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements by gathering data and performing variance analysis.
  • Trained new staff on accounting practices and software tools for improved operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and making timely adjustments.
  • Collaborated with finance team to streamline month-end closing procedures, enhancing efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reconciliations.

Assistant Controller

Acton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
12.2012 - 05.2023
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed monthly payments.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 60-65 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.

Payroll Specialist

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
06.2005 - 05.2023
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 60-65
  • employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Reviewed time records for [Number] employees to verify accuracy of information.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans and child support orders.
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions and retirement plan withholdings.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Reconciled all payroll liabilities to general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries.
  • Uploaded time records into ADP and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Managed payroll for organization of 65 personnel.
  • Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
  • Verified on-time submission of payroll taxes and within constraints of Internal Revenue Service.
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.

Registrar

Acton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
06.2002 - 05.2023
  • Organized, reviewed and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
  • Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
  • Processed registrations with attention to compliance with operational policies.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
07.2007 - 12.2012
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
  • Maintained payable shared email inbox and digitized invoices for processing.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using ADP.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Reviewed account documentation for over 200 accounts, rectified issues and contacted vendors about account changes.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
06.2002 - 02.2005

Along with my previous job title.

  • Billed out forms for new and used vehicle purchases.
  • Processed payments.
  • Registered vehicles with electronic vehicle registration system.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received for vehicle payments.
  • Submitted proper documentation to banks for funding of purchased vehicles.
  • Reported vehicles sold with Ford.
  • Submitted extended vehicle warranties to Ford.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ordered office supplies.


Accounts Receivable Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
01.2001 - 06.2002
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maynard High School
Maynard, MA
06.1997

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Public Accounting
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Staff Management
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Payroll Administration
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Payroll Policies and Procedures
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Month-end closing
  • Year-end closing
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communications
  • Month-end reports
  • Reports reconciliations

Timeline

Deal Accounting Clerk

McGovern Automotive Group
03.2025 - Current

General Accounting Clerk

McGovern Automotive Group
05.2023 - 03.2025

Assistant Controller

Acton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
12.2012 - 05.2023

Accounts Payable Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
07.2007 - 12.2012

Payroll Specialist

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
06.2005 - 05.2023

Registrar

Acton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
06.2002 - 05.2023

Accounts Receivable and Billing Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
06.2002 - 02.2005

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Acton Lincoln Mercury Inc
01.2001 - 06.2002

High School Diploma -

Maynard High School