Rachel Pitzen
Maumee,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant bringing 5 years of experience in the accounting landscape. Skilled in account management, expense reports and invoice reconciliation. Hard-working and proactive with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Highly organized in handling accounting needs and clerical support. Knowledgeable about car dealership requirements and regulations, tax and accounting processes. Skilled with accounting software and quick to learn new processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Taylor Cadillac
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Expedited the title transfer process, closely monitoring timelines and proactively addressing any potential delays.
- Collected taxes and fees, submitted payments and issued receipts.
- Conducted thorough research on lien releases, ensuring proper documentation was obtained for each transaction.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client inquiries and concerns, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and dependability.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Supported executive in achieving goals by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly.
Accounting Clerk
Yark Automotive
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Did all accounting duties for two dealerships. Duties included: finalizing deals, payoffs, claiming rebates, entering parts invoices, dealer trades and posting all fundings.
- Entering all financial reports such as reserves, dealer payment statements, warranty payments, Vincents, certified vehicles and many others.
- Did accounting and payoffs for off-street purchase units for all eight dealerships.
- Cleaned and maintained all accounting schedules.
- Conducted monthly stores reviews with General Manager and Sales Manager to discuss and find solutions to any outstanding items on the schedules.
- Trained new employees.
- Assisted with all parts inventories.
- Backed up Accounts Payable.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Kistler Ford
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
- Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
Education
Business Management
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHSkills
- GL reconciliation
- Research and due diligence
- General ledger accounting
- Training and mentoring
- General ledger maintenance
- Commission calculation
- Report Preparation
- Month-end documentation
- Invoice Processing
- Audit Support
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Office Manager
Taylor Cadillac
03.2024 - 12.2024
Accounting Clerk
Yark Automotive
04.2021 - 03.2024
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Kistler Ford
05.2019 - 04.2021
Business Management
Owens Community College