Tanya Vanatter
Office Manager
San Antonio,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in financial operations, compliance, and investigations within high-volume, regulated environments. Skilled in evidence gathering, data analysis, fraud prevention, and audit readiness. Former Deputy Sheriff with expertise in criminal investigations, including forgery and financial crimes. Proven ability to detect irregularities, enforce compliance with laws and policies, and collaborate with internal teams and law enforcement. Proficient in CDK, ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, and internal control systems.
Dependable office management professional brings many years of experience in administrative oversight. Self-starter and skilled team leader with history unifying staff under common goals, modeling organizational efficiency, and instilling customer service excellence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Office Manager
Century Buick GMC / Century Kia
Tampa
01.2019 - Current
- Monitor and reconcile complex financial transactions to identify irregularities and prevent losses.
- Implement internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct reviews of cancellations, rebates, and refund processes, recovering lost revenue and minimizing writeoffs.
- Support audit processes through detailed record analysis and report preparation.
- Manage billing operations for two dealership locations, ensuring accuracy and preventing fraudulent entries.
- Managed daily accounting operations and ensured accurate financial record-keeping.
- Trained and supervised accounting staff on procedures and best practices.
- Maintained relationships with banking institutions to support efficient cash management practices.
- Monitored daily deposits into company accounts from customers.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from vendors regarding payments due.
- Coordinated with external auditors during periodic financial audits.
- Resolved customer billing issues in a timely manner.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the accounting office, including staff scheduling and workload assignments.
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Processed automotive billing documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with departments to resolve billing discrepancies and issues.
- Reviewed invoices to ensure proper coding and authorization.
- Utilized dealership management software for efficient data entry and tracking.
- Collaborated with finance team to streamline billing procedures and workflows.
- Reviewed contracts between customers and vendors prior to processing payments or refunds.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely processing of payments received from customers.
- Provided support to accounting staff during month-end close process by preparing journal entries as needed.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations to identify any discrepancies in the billing system.
- Prepared daily deposits for bank reconciliation.
- Created detailed reports outlining current receivables balances, aging analysis, transaction logs.
- Processed documentation for loan approval and disbursement.
Automotive Biller (Promoted to Accounting Manager)
Wesley Chapel Honda
Wesley Chapel
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Led high-volume billing and financial processing during an ownership transition, ensuring compliance with brand and legal requirements.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in DMV and funding documentation to prevent loss.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of staff, including compliance and fraud-prevention protocols.
Payroll Specialist
Morgan Auto Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Ensured payroll compliance, including correct application of garnishments, child support orders, and tax obligations.
- Verified mechanical labor rates and identified errors impacting financial integrity.
- Supported HR with onboarding and benefit enrollment while protecting sensitive employee data.
Accounting Office Manager & Biller
Century Kia of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Managed accounts receivable, warranty claims, and insurance reimbursements, ensuring accurate and legitimate transactions.
- Assisted with internal audits and bank reconciliations, detecting and correcting irregularities.
Deputy Sheriff
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
01.1987 - 01.1998
- Enforced state and local laws through proactive patrols, emergency response, and criminal investigations
- Served as Detective in the Forgery Unit and Squad Leader for the Elderly & Child Abuse Division
- Investigated financial crimes, including forgery, elder fraud, and child exploitation cases.
- Collected and analyzed evidence, interviewed witnesses and suspects, and prepared detailed investigative reports.
- Collaborated with prosecutors, state agencies, and federal law enforcement to secure convictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Tampa, FLLaw Enforcement Certification -
Tampa Police Academy
Tampa, FLSkills
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Evidence Gathering & Analysis
- Financial Compliance & Audit Support
- Criminal & Financial Investigations
- Regulatory Adherence
- Interviewing & Reporting
- Transaction Verification
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Software Proficiency
- Automotive billing
- Financial reconciliation
- Account management
- Data entry
- Cash management
- Cross-department collaboration
- Team leadership
- Automotive industry
- Proficient in billing software
- Accuracy and precision
- Strong attention to detail
- Billing systems and software
- Financial reporting
- Accounts receivable management
- Account reconciliation
- Insurance verification
- Contract preparation
- Month-end closing procedures
- Accounts receivable expertise
- Monthly billing management
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridTimeline
Accounting Office Manager
Century Buick GMC / Century Kia
01.2019 - Current
Automotive Biller (Promoted to Accounting Manager)
Wesley Chapel Honda
01.2013 - 01.2019
Payroll Specialist
Morgan Auto Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
Accounting Office Manager & Biller
Century Kia of Wesley Chapel
01.2003 - 01.2011
Deputy Sheriff
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
01.1987 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Law Enforcement Certification -
Tampa Police Academy
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