Résumé
CPA candidate and talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 12+ years of automotive experience and take on challenging role. Self-motivated, diligent, loyal, and honest.
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Work History
Comptroller June 3, 2013 | Present
Acura of Bellevue | 13424 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA 98005
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Oversaw daily financial functions, including accounting, payroll and financial reporting.
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Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
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Supervised 4-person accounting team in a fast-paced dealership environment.
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Prepared and filed city and state tax returns.
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Prepared external audit documentation and cooperated with auditors.
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Coordinated creation of new dealership franchise.
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Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
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Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
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Reviewed processes and procedures for compliance with local authorities.
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Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
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Organize and implement special product and software installations.
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Set up new GL accounts, schedules, and posting templates.
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Month end, year end, and month 13 entries.
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Bank reconciliations, income and expense analysis.
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Calculated executive compensation and prepared payroll.
Warranty Administrator April 2006 | May 30, 2013
Renton Honda | 200 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
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Reconciled monies due, followed up on outstanding claims and worked with accounting department to obtain payments.
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Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
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Maintained detailed service and customer records.
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Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
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Devised systems of organizing records, contracts, agendas and reports to maintain order and improve information tracking.
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Assisted senior administrative professionals with daily work tasks.
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Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, record keeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
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GL postings and adjustments, account and schedule reconciliations.
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Bank deposits, book and close ROs, dispatch, service reception/cashiering.
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Completed two warranty repair audits with less than 10% margin of error.
Store Manager October 2005 | April 2006
Motherhood Maternity | Westfield Southcenter, Seattle, WA 98188
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Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
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Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions based upon store need.
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Assisted in inventory assessments at multiple locations.
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Assisted with store relocation and consolidations.
Store Manager September 2001 | October 2005
Cosmoprof | 214 SW 43rd St, Renton, WA 98057
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Projected store sales, set goals, and supported staff in meeting those goals.
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Increased store sales by 36% over one-year period.
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Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
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Interviewed, hired, trained, and evaluated staff.
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Managed inventory levels and implemented policies to reduce losses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Accounting/MIS
Washington State University
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Graduated December 2018
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GPA 3.6
Associate’s in Business
Green River Community College
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Graduated June 2015 with honors
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3.5 GPA