Versatile Accounting & Operations Professional

DAWN COLANTUONO

Lake City, FL 904-***-**** ******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile professional with 20+ years of experience spanning Accounting, Logistics, Payroll, Operations, HR, and Office Management. Adept at streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and leading teams across diverse industries including automotive, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. Recognized for adaptability, leadership, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.

CORE SKILLS

Accounts Payable & Receivable Payroll Processing Billing Office & Operations Management HR & Compliance Support Logistics & Inventory Control Customer Service & Team Leadership SAP, Kronos, QuickBooks, CDK, Microsoft Office Suite, EDI, Depot Link

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HTS Logistics / Aston Carter — Accounting Specialist (May 2024 – Present / Nov 2023 – May 2024)

• Handled freight billing, vendor/carrier payments, and PO reconciliation.

• Maintained customer account billing records and prepared orders for payment processing.

Campers Inn RV (LHH Staffing) — Accounting Specialist (Apr 2023 – Jul 2023)

• Posted finance deals and reconciled work orders against general ledger.

• Updated AP/AR and processed billing documentation in CDK.

Sunset Automotive Group — Accounting Specialist (Dec 2022 – Mar 2023)

• Reviewed billing and payoff entries, facilitated wholesales, and assisted with payables and receivables.

Boater's World Marine / Central Florida Yamaha — Accounting Specialist (Apr 2022 – Nov 2022)

• Created floorplans for trainers and employees, processed billing, and assisted with AP/AR tasks.

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

Pilgrims Pride — Payroll/Accounting Clerk (Jan 2020 – Apr 2021)

• Processed payroll for 1,700+ employees using Kronos and SAP.

• Managed accounts payable/receivable and implemented trucking processes.

Plattner Automotive Group — Title Clerk / Automotive Biller (Oct 2017 – Aug 2019)

• Managed accounting for 9 dealerships, reconciled inventory audits, and processed transfers and payables/receivables.

Martin Blaire Associates — Staffing Coordinator / Logistics (Jul 2021 – Dec 2022)

• Supported HR needs, maintained OSHA & DOT compliance, and managed account records using multiple software platforms.

Goodwill Industries — Store Manager (Jan 2014 – Aug 2017)

• Oversaw store management, budgeting, payroll, HR duties, and inventory management.

Global Intermodal Systems — Operations Manager (Dec 2000 – May 2006)

• Managed inventory, customer service liaison, sales of containers, and freight contract negotiation.

Interport Maintenance Co — Equipment Controller (Jan 1995 – Nov 2000)

• Reviewed shipping containers, matched loads to bills of lading, and handled reconciliations and audits.

Dispatch Harris Pest Control — Office Manager (Jun 2006 – Dec 2010)

• Managed work orders, scheduling, billing corrections, and material inventory.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, ALLEN D NEASE HIGH SCHOOL — Saint Augustine, FL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounts Payable & Receivable Billing Payroll Office Management Operating Systems SAP Citrix Kronos QuickBooks Data Entry Microsoft Office Suite Pivot Tables & Charts Adobe Acrobat WordPerfect Lotus EDI Depot Link Reflection & Seagate DOS IDCS (CSX system) APL System 10 Key Postage Meter Cash Register Microfilm Reader Switchboard Microsoft Outlook Microsoft SharePoint Computer Networking Merchandising System Administration Microsoft Windows Server Linux & LAN VMWare & Network Support Visio Microsoft Exchange Dealership Experience Pest Control Human Resources

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