Dedicated accounting professional known for effective cash flow management and meticulous month-end closings. Experience in overseeing payroll and accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Young Harris Watersports &RV
Young Harris, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks and Lightspeed-CDK
Processed new hires and terminations within the payroll system.
Processed payroll for multiple stores weekly
Controller
Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
03.2011 - 07.2023
Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
Office Manager
Sonic Automotive
Fort Myers, FL
07.1998 - 03.2011
billed car deals
Paid off previous car loans
Worked with manufacturer to fund car loan
Reconciled accounts receivables
Paid accounts payable timely
Processed title work
Helped Controller process financials to Manufacturers
Bookeeper
Gulf Coast Dodge
Fort Myers, FL
07.1997 - 07.1998
Billed Car deals
Payables and receivables
paid off car loans
Worked with Manufacturer to fund current car deal
Processed tag and title work
Cancelled and refunded warranties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Hodges University
Naples, FL
05-2010
Skills
Management accounting
Collections understanding
US GAAP proficiency
Month-end and year-end closings
Financial document review
Payroll processing
Cash flow management
Efficient with cost accounting
Experience with Dodge, Acura, Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Audi
Reynolds and Reynolds software
ADP software
Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
QuickBooks Online software
Lightspeed (CDK) software
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Young Harris Watersports &RV
07.2024 - Current
Controller
Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers
03.2011 - 07.2023
Office Manager
Sonic Automotive
07.1998 - 03.2011
Bookeeper
Gulf Coast Dodge
07.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management