MICHELLE AYON
San Jose,Ca.
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of expertise in payroll processing, tax reporting, benefits administration, and HR functions. Proven project management capabilities demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to tight deadlines. A collaborative team player excelling in both independent and group environments, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and quick adaptability to new challenges. Committed to driving organizational success through effective process improvements and strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Fremont CDJR
05.2024 - Current
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Business Manager
Moore GMC
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 45 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
Office Manager
Polestar San Jose/Marin
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Processed month end close including financial statements
- Ensured accounting transactions were processed in accordance with GAAP
- Prepared and processed monthly standard entries
- Reconciled GL and Flooring Statements
- Reconciled Sales and use tax, Tire tax, and battery tax
- Reconciled banking transactions including EFT/ACH approvals
- Reconciled company credit card statements
- Processed semimonthly payroll
- Processed new car deals
- Reconciled reserve statements
- Reconciled all accounting schedules
- Created all general journal entries
- Handled all HR duties- Onboarding, employee benefits, terminations
Payroll specialist
Lexus of Fremont
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated transition from Magnussen Lexus of Fremont to Lexus of Fremont. Verified timecards and corrected daily. Helped employees with questions.
Payroll / HR
Magnussen Lexus of Fremont
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Manage multiple tasks in support of dealerships with primary responsibility to process payroll through all cycles for up to 230 employees. Adhere to all procedures for wage garnishments, including tax levies and child support.
- Prepare all federal and state tax reports for weekly, monthly and quarterly filings.
- Additionally, responsible for HR and benefits administration; this included processing all documents for open enrollment including employee changes, such as 401K and FMLA.
- Set up benefits for new employees in conjunction with the company's broker.
Payroll Manager
Stevens Management Company
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Worked under fast pace ensuring on-time payroll weekly, semi-monthly, draw and monthly cycles for 5 dealerships for up to 250 employees.
- Prepared all federal and state tax payments and reports as required for weekly, monthly and quarterly requirements; processed wage garnishment including tax levies and child support demands.
- Handled open enrollment for employee benefits as well as other HR tasks. Processed all employee changes requested for 401K and FMLA.
HR/Assistant to the Controller
Capitol Expressway Ford
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Served in a multi-faceted role responsible for payroll, human resources, and benefits administration.
- Processed weekly, semi-monthly and bonus payroll cycles and timely tax reporting. Withheld wage garnishments including tax levies and child support demands. Handled all month end closings.
- Set up and maintained medical, dental, vision, and 401K accounts and personnel data for all employees.
- Maintained employee receivable schedule, commission schedule, internal RO schedule, due bill schedule and 1st oil change schedule for vehicles purchased.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Honda of Morgan Hill
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Processed all incoming vendor invoices and packing slips for multiple dealerships. Cut vendor checks weekly and processed DMV paperwork.
Accounting Admin
SkyRiver RV
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Handled multiple tasks including A/R and A/P, daily deposits and human resource duties. Additionally, submitted warranties on new vehicles.
Payroll and DMV Clerk
Tracy Toyota
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Supported operational tasks including A/P, daily deposits, human resources and benefits administration and semi-monthly and weekly payroll cycles for a dealership.
- Processed paperwork for used vehicle purchases. Also handled DMV requirements for new, used and wholesale purchases.
Accounting Admin
Hartzheim Dodge
03.2005 - 06.2009
- Held key roles in supporting operational tasks including payroll processing for all cycles, HR and benefits administration, as well as accounting support, such as daily deposits, reconciling and balancing the payroll bank account and preparing all federal and state tax documents on schedule.
- Additionally, maintained the accounts payable cycle and receivable statements.
- Registered each vehicle sold to Chrysler and applied for all rebates available.
- Purchased all new and used inventory and restocked.
- Processed all paperwork for DMV requirements for new, used and wholesale vehicles.
- Submitted extended warranties to corresponding companies.
Office Manager
Dan Gamel RV Center
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Oversaw operations, including payroll processing for 80 employees, month and year end closing, as well as maintaining the A/R and A/P cycles.
- Reconciled petty cash and ensured accuracy; prepared and submitted daily deposits.
- Purchased business equipment such as office machinery and maintained.
- Prepared sales and financing documentation for financial institutions and posted upon financing.
Accounting Administrator
HPM Networks, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Set up and maintained medical, dental, 401K accounts, and personnel data for all employees. Managed timecards, generated payroll and on time federal and state tax reporting. Performed month and year end closing. Purchased business equipment.
- Conducted sales tax and financial institute audits.
- Maintained A/P and A/R cycles; verified accounting entries and accuracy.
- Assisted customers and vendors in problem resolution.
Education
High School -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Payroll processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Accounting management
- ERP systems expertise
- Month-end closing
- GAAP compliance
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Fixed asset management
Timeline
Business Manager
Fremont CDJR
05.2024 - Current
Business Manager
Moore GMC
10.2021 - 06.2024
Office Manager
Polestar San Jose/Marin
10.2020 - 06.2021
Payroll specialist
Lexus of Fremont
06.2020 - 08.2020
Payroll / HR
Magnussen Lexus of Fremont
05.2016 - 06.2020
Payroll Manager
Stevens Management Company
11.2013 - 05.2016
HR/Assistant to the Controller
Capitol Expressway Ford
05.2013 - 11.2013
Accounts Payable Specialist
Honda of Morgan Hill
03.2013 - 05.2013
Accounting Admin
SkyRiver RV
08.2011 - 03.2013
Payroll and DMV Clerk
Tracy Toyota
07.2009 - 05.2010
Accounting Admin
Hartzheim Dodge
03.2005 - 06.2009
Office Manager
Dan Gamel RV Center
06.2004 - 03.2005
Accounting Administrator
HPM Networks, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2004
High School -
Oak Grove High School