Anita Carnahan
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
********@*****.***
Cell 760-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong accounting knowledge with a background of over 35 years in Automotive industry.
Detail oriented and efficient . Encourage staff to work with all departments.
Strong analytical ability
Proficient in Word, Microsoft Office, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, DealerTrack Accounting Systems. Some Excel.
EXPERIENCE
Controller – 11/2022 - Current
YV CDJR Inc dba Joshua Tree Chrysler Dodge Ram
Prepared monthly financial statements.
Prepared Excel spreadsheets for various expense accounts for monthly comparison.
Reconciled various bank accounts
Reconciled various accounts for accuracy.
Oversaw payrolls-hourly, technicians
Controller 2/2022 – 10/2022
Yucca Valley Automotive LLC dba Yucca Valley Chrysler Dodge Ram
Oversaw accounting staff of 3 to preform necessary accounting funtions
Prepared monthly financial statements.
Reconciled various bank accounts
Reconciled various accounts for accuracy.
Oversaw payrolls-hourly, technicians sales commissions and all payroll reports.
Prepare Sales Tax returns
Controller 4/2021-2/2022
Forman Automotive Group Imperial
(Purchased Rogers & Rogers Auto Group)
Oversee all accounting functions for 3 dealerships working with a staff of approximately 10 to produce timely and accurate financial statements for all 3 locations.
Oversee all payroll functions thur ADP payroll.
Produce 13th Financial Statements
Oversee annual 401K Audit
Controller 8/2018-3/2021
Rogers & Rogers Auto Group
Oversee all accounting functions for 3 dealerships working with a staff of approximately 10 to produce timely and accurate financial statements for all 3 locations.
Oversee all payroll functions thur ADP payroll.
Produce 13th Financial Statements
Oversee annual 401K Audit
Business Manager 10/2013-7/2018
Rogers & Rogers Toyota-Imperial, CA
Prepared monthly financial statements and worked with outside auditors on yearly audit.
Reconciled various bank accounts
Prepared payrolls-hourly, technicians, sales commission
401K reports and yearly audit reports .
Prepared Sales Tax returns
Business Manager 4/2012-10/2013
Hyundai of La Quinta-La Quinta, CA
Prepared monthly financial statements.
Reconciled various bank accounts
Prepared payrolls-hourly, technicians sales commissions and all payroll reports.
Prepared Sales Tax returns
Senior Accountant 11/2009-3/2012
Lake Havasu City- Lake Havasu, AZ
Assist the Accounting Manager with preparation of CAFR(Comprehensive Annual Finanacial Report.)
Bank reconciliations.
Journal entries, both creating and reviewing .
Assist other team members with tasks and give instruction as needed.
Auditor 1/2008-10/2009
Scott Corporation-A Professional Accounting Corporation-Palm Desert, CA
Performing audits on homeowner associations.
Reviewing accounting records of homeowner associations, checking for accuracy.
Preparing financial statements that include balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements.
Business Manager/Internal Auditor 5/2005-11/2007
Kia of La Quinta/Shaver Auto Center- La Quinta/San Bernardino, CA
Prepared monthly financial statements
Reconciled various bank accounts
Prepared payrolls-hourly, technicians, sales commissions and all payroll reports.
Prepared Sales Tax returns
Business Manager 3/2002-5/2005
Torre Nissan- La Quinta, CA
Prepared monthly financial statements
Reconciled various bank accounts
Prepared payrolls-hourly, technicians, sales commissions and all payroll reports
Prepared Sales Tax returns
EDUCATION
ECC-Elizabethtown Community College -1995 Elizabethtown, Ky
4.0 GPA
Field of Study-Accounting & Business
MCC- Mohave Community College 2010-2012 Lake Havasu City, AZ
4.0 GPA
Field of Study-Accounting & Business