Office Manager Accounts Payable

Jennifer Ann Shumney

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Chesterfield Township, Michigan 48047

Mobil: (586) 907- 6317 *********@***.***

Experience

September 2024 Office Manager, LaFontaine Automotive Group

To June 2025

Performed daily morning accounting office tasks including Daily Cash Sheets, Positive Pay, and CIT functions for Home Office

Completed daily deposits

Posted daily banking items including but not limited to SOS/CVR transactions, funding/CIT, dealer reserve, credit card/merchant services, wire transfers, and inter-company transactions

Worked closely with Department Managers to ensure State compliance practices were enforced and followed

Performed CVR/State bundle reviews

Completed title book audits and updated no title lists in Reverse Risk

Maintained several accounting schedules and made appropriate adjusting journal entries

Communicated effectively with General Manager and Department Managers informing them of department write-offs and pick-ups

Supervised office staff and helped resolve accounting concerns

Communicated and collaborated with legal team in regard to title issues, stolen vehicles, and other legal matters

Assisted office staff with new unit stock in processes

Performed Dealer Trades, Wholesales, and Purchases

Worked closely with GM and variable managers to control vehicle inventories

Reviewed and approved Accounts Payable transactions through corporate bank accounts

Assisted Controller with month-end tasks including STAT DATA entries for Financial Statement submissions

April 2020 Business Manager, Suburban Collection/ Lithia Motors, Inc.

To September 2024

Worked closely with General Managers and Department Managers to assist with increasing store profitability using collaborative measures

Performed monthly expense reviews, G.O.G., bad debt accruals, and other month- end accounting review tasks

Oversaw Title Clerk and DAC accounting staff and collaborated with centralized accounting office to ensure timely financial reporting

Performed CVR/State bundle reviews

Posted General Journal entries

Posted daily banking items including but not limited to SOS/CVR transactions, funding/CIT, dealer reserve, credit card/merchant fees, and wire transfers

Completed monthly bank reconciliations

Posted Manufacturer and Dealer incentives in addition to parts invoices

Supervised and lead fixed office team and variable office team

Maintained vehicle inventories accurately to ensure proper advertising through V-Auto, in addition to conducting monthly new, used, and rental inventories

Performed title book audits

Corporate check signer for multiple entities

Approved Accounts Payable invoices through Transcepta and reviewed for accuracy

Completed Month-end closing processes including STAT DATA and Financial Statement submissions

Performed other dealership accounting and leadership projects as needed

January 2011 Controller, U.S. Wheel, Inc. / DBA: Detroit Wheel and Tire (Troy, MI)

To March 2020

Responsible for all corporate accounting functions including assisting CPA with Y/E tax preparation

Control all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Payable

Oversee/Supervise accounting department staff

Prepare bi-weekly Payroll through outsourced P/R service

Assisted President with initial restructure and acquisition of company

Responsible for all corporate bank accounts including inter-company transactions- total of (3) separate entities- and PayPal Account reconciliation

Corporate check signer for all corporate bank accounts (3)

Balance credit card transactions on a daily basis

Maintain customer/ vendor Core Wheel Transactions and accounts

Responsible for interpreting inventory issues and warehouse functions including processing credit memos and receiving inventory

Reconcile daily sales activity

Prepare monthly Sales Tax Payments and Y/E Sales, Use, & W/H Returns

Responsible for 1099 preparation and mailings

Maintain HR functions and employee files

Work closely with corporate President and create procedures for accounting department

Set standards of corporate excellence in customer service including motivating employees to perform at their best

June 2009 Controller, U.S. Wheel Exchange, Inc. / Joe’s Tire & Wheel (Madison Heights, MI)

To December 2010

Prepared deposits, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations

Posted Y/E Journal Entries

Closed monthly books and Y/E books for CPA in preparation for tax returns

Maintained all accounts payable and accounts receivable

Administered Payroll through outsourced P/R company

Assisted in preparation of Chart of Accounts for both companies

Cleaned up and reorganized companies’ accounting structure during ownership/partnership changes

Responsible for all corporate accounting functions other than the tax return, including but not limited to posting and creating General Journal Entries for Amortization Schedules, Bad Debt, Depreciation, 1099 prep., etc.

Maintained customer and vendor relationships by demonstrating superior communication and service

August 2006 Accountant, Hellman & Associates, Inc. (Troy, Michigan)

to July 2012

Prepare deposits and administer accounts payable for company

Implement collection procedures on delinquent client accounts

Prepare bank reconciliations on numerous client accounts

Administer Payroll procedures for clients including EFTPS payments, payroll tax deposits, direct deposits, and manual payroll checks

Responsible for preparing Quarterly Payroll Taxes including 941, MESC, Quarterly Wage Detail Reports (manual and online methods), in addition to monthly SITW payments, and FUTA returns

Prepare Annual Payroll Tax returns for numerous clients (944, FUTA, and Annual Sales Use and W/H Tax returns)

General Ledger reconciliation and knowledge of use of General Journal including journal entries to balance month end checking and savings accounts

Prepare W-2’s and 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, and 1099-Rent, for numerous clients

Maintain accounts receivables and client billings

Enter employee time-tracking for company billing

Balance inter-company transfers for clients

Responsible for several clients’ monthly accounting procedures

Re-class credit card accounts

Resolve client accounting questions

Perform insurance certificate audits for construction clients and communicate with insurance companies

Perform administrative duties and communication with clients on a professional level

Follow FASB/GAAP

May 2008

to June 2009 Accountant, Mastercraft Kitchen & Bath/Mastercraft Properties, Inc. (Wales, Michigan)

Responsible for company accounting

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for checking and savings accounts

Maintain and oversee accounts payable

Implement bi-weekly payroll procedures for employees including Simple Plan monthly payments

Prepare Quarterly Payroll Tax returns including 941, MESC, Wage Detail Reports, SITW, and FUTA

Re-class credit card accounts

Prepare and distribute dividend checks to shareholders

Maintain communication with outside accounting firm and resolve accounting issues with firm accountant

Post collections from tenants

Follow FASB/GAAP

August 2000 Office Manager/Import Specialist, Conner Motor Car Co. /

to June 2006 Lundy Motors, LLC (Eastpointe, Michigan)

Prepared year-end bookkeeping for company accountant

Created/controlled accounts receivable and payable system

Implemented vehicle importing and broker procedures

Sold vehicles at wholesale, retail, and fleet levels

Administered vehicle billing (Genesys Systems), including financing

Created banking deposits and receipts

Constructed advertising campaigns: bulk-mailers/Autotrader

Utilized collection procedures

Successfully resolved customer service issues

Set schedules for vehicle Service Department

Placed bids on vehicles at auctions

August 1999

to April 2007 Varsity Dance Coach, Lutheran High North High School

(Macomb, Michigan)

Transformed dance program into Michigan State Championship teams

Planned and organized yearly team activities including hosting annual competition (SCAU.org), attending summer camp

Maintained all banking records including deposits, withdrawals, ordering, and invoicing

Ordered and chose team costumes, clothing, and jewelry

Supervised, collaborated, and strengthened choreography

Selected/oversaw music and studio recordings (EQS Management, Rochester Hills, Michigan)

Chaired yearly team contract

Planned and controlled parent meetings

Proposed fundraising activities and cooperated with Booster Club

Lead students in areas of responsibility, authority, and sportsmanship

Delegated responsibilities to team officers and parent volunteers

Education

August 2004 Associate of Business Administration Degree- Macomb Community College

to December 2011 Graduated with honors (Summa Cum Laude)

Other

NDA Certified Director 1996-2006 • Phi Theta Kappa member (inducted December 2005) • Deans list at Macomb Community College • National Deans List • Founded dance program at Troy Athens H.S. 1995 • Volunteer dance coach at Troy Athens H.S. 1995-1996 • Junior Achievement Volunteer 2006 • Macomb Community College Student Activities Volunteer 2006 • Advisor and coach for Macomb Community College Dance Co • Word • Excel • Outlook • QuickBooks • CDK • Reynolds & Reynolds

** I have also volunteered with the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation by assisting with accounting and running the annual fundraiser.

** Personal references are available upon request

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