Sydney Neri
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with proven expertise in financial reporting and audit procedures at Group 1 Auto. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating adaptability and purposeful leadership. Achieved 100% accuracy in accounts payable, leveraging strong skills in CDK Global software and Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in fostering cross-functional partnerships and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accounting Supervisor
Group 1 Auto
2022.11 - Current
- Prepared 24 month end internal financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements, as well as execute the posting of daily bank statements and journal entries for 4 stores.
- Established monthly internal audit procedures proactively to validate and improve accuracy of reporting which has led to 0 audits.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Led project to transition software from reflections to CDK, reducing reporting time from 1 hour to 15 minutes.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fred Haas Toyota World
2020.10 - 2022.11
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reviewed invoices for up to 60 vendors while ensuring appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained 100% accuracy while processing $2MM worth of payments per pay period.
- Advanced to lead role within 3 months which involved managing 2 AP specialists.
Assistant Service Manager
H-E-B Grocery
2018.07 - 2020.10
- Provided leadership to team of 40 which led to a 90% retention rate and 2 earning promotions.
- Maintained team productivity by ensuring benchmarks wet hit, and communicating with team on areas for improvement which led to an improvement in overall customer service and the attainment to 4.5 Google star reviews.
- Contributed to revenue attainments above 100% of goal during tenure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Accounting Systems and Software
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Purposeful team leadership
- Adaptability
- Customer and client focus
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Training & Mentoring
- Quality assurance and process improvement
- Cross functional partnership
- Excellent in CDK Global software & Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Mentored and developed junior accountants, leading to a 30% increase in team productivity and two team members promotions.
- Received the "Employee of the month' award for outstanding performance and enthusiastic attitude.
- Completed Microsoft Excel advanced courses, applying new skills to improve team performance.
Timeline
General Accounting Supervisor
Group 1 Auto
2022.11 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fred Haas Toyota World
2020.10 - 2022.11
Assistant Service Manager
H-E-B Grocery
2018.07 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Sam Houston State University
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