Accounting Manager

Janice P. McNutt

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Elyria, Ohio 44035

Residence: 440-***-**** Cell: 216-***-****

Email: *********@***.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Results driven Accounting Analyst with 26 years experience in all aspects of financial operations at local and

regional levels. Articulate, flexible, and creative in directing operations and problem solving. Exceptionally

strong organizational and planning capabilities. Strong analytical skills. Very skilled at identifying and

developing processes for optimum department functioning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GMAC, LLC - Canton, Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio 1982 - 2008

Automotive finance division of General Motors Corporation.

Dealer Service Specialist - Acquisitions 2002 - 2008

Performed reviews of retail and leasing contract packages to ascertain compliance with Federal Truth-in-

Lending practices and corporate and statutory guidelines.

• Routinely exceeded established maximum job target by 50% so department goals were met resulting in a

consistently favorable Customer Satisfaction Index rating for this location.

• Identified and resolved all contract errors and omissions with 98% accuracy resulting in contract

processing done within 24 hours of receipt.

• Handled review and clearing of Accounts Receivable and Payable items within 24 hours, tracked

statistics for various corporate surveys, and handled dealer distribution reports resulting in all deadlines

being met with 100% accuracy.

• Maintained performance level and productivity in excess of job target during period of restructuring and

down-sizing.

Accounting Analyst/Manager 1995 - 2002

Oversaw all functions and operations of regional accounting department as well as developed updated

procedures and mentored personnel.

• Managed all facets of banking, reconciliation, cash functions, general ledger entries and account review,

fixed assets, and month-end activities which resulted in 100% accurate submission of reports and figures

before all stated deadlines.

• Identified and researched 30 department areas where obsolete actions were performed; wrote proposals

and made recommendations to update those functions resulting in 50% increase in efficiency of

department’s operation.

• Administered review and completion of Internal Controls for all departments at local level; monitored

review, action plan submissions, and deviation requests which resulted in review’s completion on time

each month and office’s adherence to all corporate control guidelines.

• Created program for rotating all department employees through all department areas; identified corporate

guidelines for each area and developed training materials applicable to each area resulting in consistently

smooth-running department at all times; additionally, identified employees with career potential who

were promoted internally, to other offices, or to Executive Office as a result of their ability and training.

• Promoted interaction with five other departments to increase understanding of their particular operations

and challenges as they related to accounting resulting in 50% increased efficiency in dealer and customer

service and 100% more knowledgeable employees in every department.

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Accounting Supervisor 1986 - 1995

Oversaw all functions and operations of local accounting department as well as began to develop updated

procedures.

• Organized department into functional areas so related activities were more clearly defined which resulted

in 30% greater efficiency.

• Developed a routine for cross-training of employees in all functions which resulted in 50% more

productive operation.

• Collected and collated all special rate information which resulted in more efficient reference materials

and ease of finding necessary information.

• Participated on National Accounting Redesign Team project by reviewing and updating all department

processes and functions which resulted in elimination of unnecessary functions and transactions, and

increased the efficiency and profile of accounting departments, nationwide, by 50% and reduced related

costs by 35%.

Accounting Clerk 1982 - 1986

Learned all facets of department and corporate operation; demonstrated a willingness to research background

and guidelines of department functions; volunteered to take on additional responsibilities and special

projects.

• Was designated substitute department head as result of job performance, knowledge, and willingness to

assume that responsibility.

• Trained 20 new employees and contract employees in various areas of the department resulting in 50%

increased efficiency of department and local office operation.

EDUCATION

BA, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Supervisor Training Seminar

Management Development Seminar

Internal Controls Seminar

Accounting Redesign Team Seminars & Presentations

Franklin Planner Seminar

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SAP, GMAC Mainframe Applications

MEMBERSHIPS

Northeast Ohio Accounting and Finance Professionals

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