Nichole Barnes
Birmingham,MI
Summary
Expert in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with proven track record in maintaining precise financial records and generating comprehensive reports. Recognized for strong analytical capabilities and process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. Successful in account reconciliation and adherence to financial regulations. Dedicated to safeguarding financial data confidentiality and fostering team success through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Office Associate
Golling CDJR Grosse Pointe
Detroit, MI
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Prepared daily reports to document title activity and sales.
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
- Processed completed and signed title documents through electronic vehicle registration program and maintained expert knowledge of computerized systems.
- Maintained detailed records of all accounts receivable transactions.
- Gathered support data to drive invoice accuracy and work through billing discrepancies.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
Ray Laethem Motor Village
Detroit, MI
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Assisted Controller daily
Senior Accounting Clerk
Crestview Cadillac
Rochester Hills, MI
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Prepared bank deposits and maintained accurate records of cash receipts.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
- Handled daily cash transactions and maintained petty cash fund.
- Cost new and used car deals.
- Figure commissions for sales staff.
- Submit vehicle incentives, and follow up on pending incentives.
- CVR, title corrections, floorplan, payoffs.
- Contracts in transit.
Accounting Administrator
Suburban Employee Collection
Troy, MI
07.1995 - 04.2019
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Reviewed accounts payable aging reports to analyze trends in payment cycles.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Performed general ledger reconciliation on a timely basis.
- Payroll and Human Resources for GLS April 2006 - October 2012 - worked on DMS
- Assistant Office Manager - Nissan, VW, Mazda and Subaru stores. May 1998 - October 2005
- Manufacturer non vehicle parts statements post and balance- Nissan, VW, Mazda, Subaru, Cadillac, Hummer, Bentley.
- Administrator for manufacturer websites.
- 1099's, W2's madsif reports, unemployment audits, F.O.C. submissions and payments.
- Background checks onboarding.
Skills
- Accounts reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing
- Co-op
- Data entry
- Accounting and bookkeeping
Timeline
Accounting Office Associate
Golling CDJR Grosse Pointe
03.2025 - 05.2025
Ray Laethem Motor Village
05.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Accounting Clerk
Crestview Cadillac
04.2019 - 10.2022
Accounting Administrator
Suburban Employee Collection
07.1995 - 04.2019
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