Accounts Payable Financial Reporting
Resume:
SHANNON CARDINELL
Wake Forest, NC *****
ad5ang@r.postjobfree.com
Highly-organized accounting professional specializing in Automotive Accounting and Human Resource Management. Bringing a strong foundation in technical competencies in financial reporting and analysis including corporate accounting, finance management, payroll administration, and human resources. Offering thirteen years' experience in the field of automotive accounting. Seeking to apply critical abilities and effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment. Work Experience
Controller
Iron Oak Chevrolet - Creedmoor, NC
August 2023 to December 2023
Responsible for oversight of all company financials, payroll, and HR related items.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
• Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
• Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
• Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
• Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
• Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
• Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
• Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
• Prepared variance analyses and ensured accounting activities were supported and documented.
• Supervised accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes, and reconciled treasury transactions; worked with Regional Controller and external auditors to complete year-end close process.
• Managed daily accounting operations, including closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
• Maintained internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Reviewed account reconciliations and journal entries and resolved discrepancies to maintain record and account accuracy.
Controller
Skyrock Construction - Raleigh, NC
April 2023 to August 2023
Temporarily oversaw all company financials and payroll related items. (Quick books) Asst Corporate Controller
Sport Durst - Durham, NC
April 2022 to April 2023
Responsible for numerous GL account reconciliations on a daily/monthly/weekly basis. Complied budgets, forecasts, various reports for departmental comparison and trending purposes. Managed a staff of 15 accounting members, ranging from clerical positions to office management.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
• Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
• Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
• Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
• Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
• Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
• Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
• Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
• Prepared variance analyses and ensured accounting activities were supported and documented.
• Supervised accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes, and reconciled treasury transactions; worked with Regional Controller and external auditors to complete year-end close process.
• Managed daily accounting operations, including closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
• Maintained internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Reviewed account reconciliations and journal entries and resolved discrepancies to maintain record and account accuracy.
Controller
Charles Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC - Henderson, NC March 2020 to April 2022
Responsible for all company financials, payroll, and HR related items.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
• Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
• Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
• Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
• Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
• Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
• Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
• Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
• Prepared variance analyses and ensured accounting activities were supported and documented.
• Supervised accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes, and reconciled treasury transactions; worked with Regional Controller and external auditors to complete year-end close process.
• Managed daily accounting operations, including closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
• Maintained internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Reviewed account reconciliations and journal entries and resolved discrepancies to maintain record and account accuracy.
Controller
Hudson Automotive Group - Henderson, NC
October 2018 to March 2020
Administered payroll for employees and oversaw payroll reconciliation and tax activities. Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborated with program leaders and staff to provide education and training on finance and accounting procedures.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
• Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits. Con
• Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
• Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
• Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
• Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
• Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
• Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
• Prepared variance analyses and ensured accounting activities were supported and documented.
• Supervised accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes, and reconciled treasury transactions; worked with Regional Controller and external auditors to complete year-end close process.
• Managed daily accounting operations, including closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
• Maintained internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Reviewed account reconciliations and journal entries and resolved discrepancies to maintain record and account accuracy.
Provided guidance and leadership to up to 110 employees. Office Manager
Hudson Automotive Group - Henderson, NC
February 2018 to October 2018
• Evaluated and identified ineffective workflow processes, implemented streamlined processes to create fluidity.
• Completed quarterly employee performance evaluations to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
• Interviewed, on-boarded, developed and oversaw daily activities of all clerical and administrative office personnel.
• Ensured that all operations met federal and state laws.
• Completed hourly and salary based payroll, and submitted all federal and state tax payments in a timely manner.
• Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Liaised directly with customers to meet needs and maintain satisfaction.
• Updated employee paperwork and records.
• Distributed company correspondence, including memos and updates to reinforce and apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments.
• Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
• Evaluated and identified ineffective workflow processes to devise and implement solutions which achieved greater productivity and personnel performance. Warranty Coordinator
Leith Automotive - Raleigh, NC
November 2017 to February 2018
• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all current and cancelled products.
• Planned and executed the cancellation process, up and to the issuance of refund check to the customer/ bank.
• Maintained current and previous year records to ensure that company was 100% compliant at all times.
• Successfully led cancellation process for ten separate dealerships. Title Clerk
Capital Automotive - Raleigh, NC
April 2015 to October 2017
• Analyzed chain of title and prepared reports outlining title-related matters.
• Notified sales staff of any possible delays and issues, including held titles, DMV issues, etc.
• Reported on discovered encumbrances and outlined required corrective actions to clear titles.
• Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
• Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents.
• Completed registration of vehicles in house using a State Certified processing system (CVR). Title Clerk
Crossroads Automotive Group - Wake Forest, NC
August 2011 to March 2014
• Reviewed title documents, identified problems and sought out resolutions to smooth title process.
• Reported on discovered encumbrances and outlined required corrective actions to clear titles.
• Notified sales staff of any possible delays and issues, including held titles, DMV issues, etc.
• Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
• Performed title searches, ordered reports and obtained clearance documents. Education
BBA in Human Resource Management
NC Strayer University - Raleigh, NC
December 2015 to December 2016
Granville Community College - Henderson, NC
January 2001 to May 2005
Associate of Arts
College Transfer
Skills
• Profit and loss management
• QuickBooks
• Internal controls development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Financial Analysis
• GAAP
• Office Management
• Month-end and year-end closings
• Journal Entries
• Accounts Receivable
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Account Reconciliation
• Human Resource Management
• Auditing
• Accounts Payable
• Commission calculation
• Balance sheet management
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Team building and leadership skills
• Financial forecasting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial strategy management
• Management accounting
• General ledger accounting
• Supervising experience
• Communication skills
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer service
• Windows
• Organizational skills
• Budgeting
• Payroll
• Analysis skills
• Financial auditing
• Financial management
• Financial report writing
• Corporate finance
• Financial accounting
• Financial statement preparation
• GAAP
• Financial analysis
• Forecasting
• ERP systems
• General ledger accounting
• Tax experience
• Accounting
• Account reconciliation
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• General ledger reconciliation
• Accounts receivable
• Leadership
• Accounts payable
• Profit & loss
• Human resources
• QuickBooks
• Account management
• Dealership experience
• Office management
• Store management
• ADP
• Analytics
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Notary Public
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