Accounting/Controller
Resume:
DEANA N. BYRD
***** *** ****** ******, *******, NC 27614
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Accounting professional with a history of excellent team building skills. Strong ability to evaluate processes and procedures and improve/streamline accounting functions. Possess strong intellect, integrity, judgment and an ownership mentality in order to be successful in a key leadership role. Experience
J &M Chevrolet, Inc.
April 2016- Current
Controller
• Responsible for entire dealership accounting operations as well as accurate and timely reporting: financial statements, AP, AR, cash flow, CIT, bank reconciliations, posting of all deals; inventory, floor-plan, we-owes, sublet, WIP; reconciliation of warranty claims, Bodyshop insurance claims and collection; property taxes; sales, lease and rental tax; weekly payroll, HR & benefits administrator, 401k plan administrator; responsible for all titles, HWY use tax, tags and DMV compliance; dealer tags, loaner cars; licenses & sales licenses. Responsible for all internal and external audits.
• Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to: Autosoft system administrator, IT liaison, computer/equipment upgrades and purchases, overall functionality of all software, systems, & implementations.
• Current on all GM Controller/Accounting training requirements and certifications. Randstad Professionals ҆ Raleigh, NC Oct
2015 ҆ Apr 2016
Contract Accountant: Research Triangle Foundation & Novan Therapeutics Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc. ҆ Raleigh, NC Feb 2007҆Oct 2015 Accounting/Business Manager: WRAL-FM, WCMC, WCMC-HD3, WDNC, and WCLY
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, annual individual and consolidated financial statements and analysis for 5 divisions.
• Developed, created, documented, implemented and managed all accounting practices and procedures as well as computer-based accounting systems.
• Monitored and ensured all daily financial operating activities; general ledger detail, revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, journal entries, AP, AR, trade, barter, payroll, traffic, credit, and cash flow.
• Supervised all General Ledger activity to ensure clean and timely deadlines were met.
• Responsible for all budgeting and forecasting activities; Developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs; presented at quarterly and annual financial review meetings with corporate accounting, the management team and company owners.
• Supervised team of 5 staff members; provided ongoing training, mentoring and coaching.
• Performed all staff’s annual reviews, personal development and individual goal setting semi-annually.
• Oversaw all check processes for accuracy, managed vendor files and supervised YE 1099 activity.
• Negotiated and implemented new traffic system for all CBC radio stations; resulting in 5 year fixed rate contract.
• Recommended and implemented new traffic functions, provided ongoing training for new and current employees; oversaw
and approved all on air client orders before contracting to traffic.
• Established and maintained new/ongoing credit policies and procedures which resulted in 1% aging over 120 days.
• Calculated monthly sales and managers commissions, as well as quarterly and annual bonuses.
• Negotiated contracts with new and existing vendors to maximize profitability.
• Computed property taxes owed and prepared tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
• Provided internal and external auditing collaboration and request with corporate accounting and external auditors.
• Established excellent internal and external customer satisfaction skills and communication; supported all overall department goals and objectives
• Proven skills in uncovering financial fraud and embezzlement. Fred Anderson Toyota ҆Raleigh, NC Mar 2006҆Feb 2007 Accounting Manager
• Prepared Monthly Financial Statements for four separate locations; approved and supervised all financial activity.
• Reconciled and managed all general ledger detail.
• Created new schedules and systems for more efficient accounting and service work order reconciliation.
• Devised new processes and procedures for centralized accounting department.
• Trained and mentored new and existing accounting personnel.
• Responsible for all Inter-company transactions.
Johnson Lexus of Raleigh҆ Raleigh, NC Oct 1994҆Jul 2005 Controller
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analysis.
• Supervised, trained and coached all employees performing: financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, contracts, titles, warranty claims, budgeting duties as well as all service cashiers and administrative staff.
• Ensured accuracy of revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepared monthly business unit analysis and compiled reports for senior management and team discussions.
• Prepared monthly payroll tax and sales tax returns.
• Assisted in the preparation and collaboration of internal and external audits.
• Supervised all Human Resource departmental functions; payroll, benefits, policies & procedures for over 200 employees; supervised accounting and administrative staff that consisted of 20+ employees.
• Implemented companywide computer conversion as well as set up all accounting and computer functions for a second location.
• Secondary System Administrator
Education
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
1994
Bachelor of Arts: Accounting
• Financed entire college education
• Worked multiple jobs while attending college part and full time Skills
Autosoft, Quick Books, Oracle, Great Plains, Yardi, ADP payroll, Microsoft Excel, Word, & Power Point, Hyperion Pillar budgeting & forecasting, Marketron, Wide Orbit, Delta Flex, Efficio, Automotive Dealership Processing System
(ADP)
Other
• Volunteer: Duke Children’s Radiothon – 8 years
• Back Pack Buddies / Inter Faith Food Shuttle
• PTSA Treasurer Wakefield High School - 2 years
• Obtained Lexus Business Management Honor Society for Controllers - 10 years
• Master Certified Lexus Employee - 8 years
• Enjoy NCSU Football and spending time with family
* Super Mom
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