Sherri Smith

• 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 Number 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.

• Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
• Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
• Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
• Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
• Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.
• Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
• Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
• Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
• Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
• Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
• Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
• Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
• Collaborated with program leaders and staff to provide education and training on finance and accounting procedures.

• Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
• Interfaced with accounting for bank general ledger upload, journal entry differences and general troubleshooting.
• Reviewed and maintained fraud controls and recommended enhancements to reduce fraud.
• Streamlined monthly closing operations to increase efficiency and keep accounts ready for internal and industry audits.

• Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
• Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
• Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
• Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
• Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
• Prepared and made daily deposits and assisted with invoice processing and bank reconciliation.

Managed day to day operations of the dealership, including but not limited to:

• New and Used Cars
• Finance
• Parts and Service