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Résumé   

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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

  • Oversaw daily financial functions, including accounting, payroll and financial reporting.

  • Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.

  • Supervised 4-person accounting team in a fast-paced dealership environment.

  • Prepared and filed city and state tax returns.

  • Prepared external audit documentation and cooperated with auditors.

  • Coordinated creation of new dealership franchise.

  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.

  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.

  • Reviewed processes and procedures for compliance with local authorities.

  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.

  • Organize and implement special product and software installations.

  • Set up new GL accounts, schedules, and posting templates.

  • Month end, year end, and month 13 entries.

  • Bank reconciliations, income and expense analysis.

  • Calculated executive compensation and prepared payroll.

 

Warranty Administrator                             April 2006 | May 30, 2013

Renton Honda | 200 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

  • Reconciled monies due, followed up on outstanding claims and worked with accounting department to obtain payments.

  • Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.

  • Maintained detailed service and customer records.

  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.

  • Devised systems of organizing records, contracts, agendas and reports to maintain order and improve information tracking.

  • Assisted senior administrative professionals with daily work tasks.

  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, record keeping and data entry for increased efficiency.

  • GL postings and adjustments, account and schedule reconciliations.

  • Bank deposits, book and close ROs, dispatch, service reception/cashiering.

  • 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

  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.

  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions based upon store need.

  • Assisted in inventory assessments at multiple locations.

  • Assisted with store relocation and consolidations.

 

Store Manager                                     September 2001 | October 2005

Cosmoprof | 214 SW 43rd St, Renton, WA 98057

  • Projected store sales, set goals, and supported staff in meeting those goals.

  • Increased store sales by 36% over one-year period.

  • Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.

  • Interviewed, hired, trained, and evaluated staff.

  • Managed inventory levels and implemented policies to reduce losses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Accounting/MIS

Washington State University

  • Graduated December 2018

  •  GPA 3.6

Associate’s in Business

Green River Community College

  • Graduated June 2015 with honors

  • 3.5 GPA

     

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