Experience

Turf Star Western

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Controller

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  United States



Premier Nissan/Subaru of Fremont

• Assistant Controller

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2019

  - Developed and implemented a program to train every desk three-deep (Accounts Payable, Contracts, Inventory, Payroll) - Managed and supervised team of 8 direct reports - Implemented 3-way match for AP processing and devised a regular check run schedule - Set up intercompany AR schedule accounts for auto statement runs vs manual gl download for reconciliation - Processed all payrolls for both franchises - Reconciled balance sheet accounts and recorded amortization and accrual… Show more - Developed and implemented a program to train every desk three-deep (Accounts Payable, Contracts, Inventory, Payroll) - Managed and supervised team of 8 direct reports - Implemented 3-way match for AP processing and devised a regular check run schedule - Set up intercompany AR schedule accounts for auto statement runs vs manual gl download for reconciliation - Processed all payrolls for both franchises - Reconciled balance sheet accounts and recorded amortization and accrual entries as needed for month-end - Analyzed and audit income accounts for accuracy - Reported variances and errors and identified solutions to discrepancies in financial records - Served as liason to external auditors Show less



Audi of Oakland/Hyundai Burlingame

• Office Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  Oakland, CA - Managed and reviewed to ensure sales revenue accuracy to assist Controller in monthly month-end close - Handled hourly, salaried, and commission payroll runs. Submit state and federal tax deposits, 401k contributions/allocation files. - Performed full Accounts Payable cycle including 3-way matching, code & post, and and process weekly check runs. Run on-demand checks as needed and includes, but is not limited to lien payoffs, payroll garnishments, T&E. - Handled accounts receivable… Show more - Managed and reviewed to ensure sales revenue accuracy to assist Controller in monthly month-end close - Handled hourly, salaried, and commission payroll runs. Submit state and federal tax deposits, 401k contributions/allocation files. - Performed full Accounts Payable cycle including 3-way matching, code & post, and and process weekly check runs. Run on-demand checks as needed and includes, but is not limited to lien payoffs, payroll garnishments, T&E. - Handled accounts receivable collection calls for aging accounts - Inventory management and served as poc for floorplan audits. - Processed wholesale title paperwork. - Managed warranty claims. - Submited manufacturer rebates and incentives and follow-up with payment status. - Reconciled accounting schedules weekly and monthly (new/used car inventory, sublet, due bill, internal, lien payoff, service contracts/maintenance gap/aftermarket, reserves, commissions, wholesales) Show less



Livermore Ford Lincoln

• Assistant Controller

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Livermore, CA Directed and coached accounting staff of 5-7; prepare daily operating control (DOC) for internal sales forecasts; assist Controller in completing monthly financial statement; complete monthly drill-down of departmental expenses (new/used/fixed/semi-fixed); data entry for technician efficiency report



San Leandro Chrysler Jeep Dodge

• Office Manager

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  San Leandro, CA • Supervised and trained office clerks to ensure proper corporate procedures and internal accounting policies are enforced • Assisted Controller with variance reports and month-end close • General ledger journal entries and daily bank reconciliations • Backup all desks; reconcile accounting schedules (reserves/chargebacks, due bill, CIT, inventory, floor plan, incentive, lien payoffs, DMV, sublet) • Contacted merchant services for credit card account chargebacks • Processed all… Show more • Supervised and trained office clerks to ensure proper corporate procedures and internal accounting policies are enforced • Assisted Controller with variance reports and month-end close • General ledger journal entries and daily bank reconciliations • Backup all desks; reconcile accounting schedules (reserves/chargebacks, due bill, CIT, inventory, floor plan, incentive, lien payoffs, DMV, sublet) • Contacted merchant services for credit card account chargebacks • Processed all payrolls hourly, salary, draw/commissions, bonus Show less



Volkswagen/Nissan/Infiniti of Oakland

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2007 - May 2013

  Oakland, CA Managed five office clerks; reconciled accounting schedules and performed approved writeoffs (reserves, commission & F&I chargebacks, due bill items); supported Controller in month-end close; served as back-up for all desks; assist external CPA in year-end audit Previous positions: • Contracts: Reviewed and analyzed sales contracts for revenue recognition; prepared and created general ledger entries to accrue for sales tax and sales commissions; checked for deal compliance; performed… Show more Managed five office clerks; reconciled accounting schedules and performed approved writeoffs (reserves, commission & F&I chargebacks, due bill items); supported Controller in month-end close; served as back-up for all desks; assist external CPA in year-end audit Previous positions: • Contracts: Reviewed and analyzed sales contracts for revenue recognition; prepared and created general ledger entries to accrue for sales tax and sales commissions; checked for deal compliance; performed regulatory audits of transactions to ensure revenue was recorded in accordance with applicable GAAP; processed trade-in vehicles; remitted monthly back-end products (service contracts, gap, maintenance, other after-market products); issued cancellation refund checks • Payroll/HR: Processed weekly, salary and commission payrolls (reviewing, calculating & approving timecards); made state/federal tax deposits; disbursed garnishment checks, performed employment verification; administered HR compliance/benefits administration (tracking eligibility, enrolling/terminating employees, complying with Cobra requirements); tracked employees’ vacation hours; issued W2s/W3; maintained personnel files and updated records • Accounts Payable: Performed full AP cycle from invoice collection to coding, obtaining approval, posting, reconciling vendor statements and purchase orders to disbursements (monthly check runs & company credit card); processed check requests; researched and resolved internal and external AP inquiries; maintained vendor database (W9s) for year-end 1099/1096 preparation and disbursements • Accounts Receivable: Prepared daily cash sales receipts; identified and resolved all deductions, short-payments, and overpayments; researched and resolved unapplied payments; performed delinquent account collection calls; reviewed new credit applications and checked trade references for account creditability • DMV: Processed new/used car registration; bundle reconciliations Show less