Mary Summers
Boonville
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional skilled in managing high-volume financial operations, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Proven ability to implement process improvements, oversee month-end close activities, and support cross-functional financial initiatives. Strong analytical abilities drive effective expense management and vendor relations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
Evansville
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of accounting office, guiding and supporting accounting staff to enhance team effectiveness
- Prepare monthly financial statements and support month-end close processes
- Perform daily general ledger balancing and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
- Complete monthly sales tax reconciliations and maintain compliance with reporting requirements
- Reviewed and monitored expense activity and reimbursement documentation for accuracy and compliance with policy standards
- Identified and implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and minimized accounting discrepancies
- Collaborate across departments to resolve financial issues and maintain accurate reporting
Assistant Controller
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
Evansville
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Supported month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliation and financial review processes
- Managed accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing, accurate vendor payments, and effective payment tracking
- Performed daily general ledger balancing and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly
- Calculated and processed sales commission payments with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, contributing to reduced aging account balances
- Supervised accounting office operations, training team members on procedures to enhance overall team proficiency
- Processed employee expense reimbursements and reviewed supporting documentation for accuracy
Accounting Office Administrator
Cox Chevrolet
Bradenton
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, verifying account balances to maintain financial integrity.
- Reviewed account schedules and financial records for accuracy and completeness
- Assisted with expense tracking and reconciliation activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Processed and applied accounts receivable payments to customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and maintained detailed financial documentation
Accounts Payable / Deal Clerk
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
Evansville
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Processed vendor invoices and maintained precise Accounts Payable records using CDK accounting software to ensure financial accuracy
- Executed vendor payments weekly, monthly, and on-demand, adhering to company procedures to support timely vendor relationships
- Performed daily bank reconciliations and balanced cash deposits
- Assisted with employee reimbursement processing and expense documentation
- Managed vehicle sales documentation, ensuring timely submission to financial institutions to facilitate smooth financing processes
- Posted vehicle sales transactions into the accounting system with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INSkills
- General ledger oversight
- Month-end closing processes
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Account reconciliation
- Invoice processing and tracking
- Bank reconciliation
- Expense reporting and tracking
- Financial accuracy and compliance
- Financial analysis
- Strategic financial planning
- Excel proficiency
- Vendor management strategies
- Collaboration skills
Accomplishments
- Promoted three times within the same organization due to strong performance and increasing leadership responsibilities
- Improved accounting workflows and office efficiency through process enhancements
- Reduced aging balances and unresolved accounting items through proactive account review and reconciliation efforts
Software And Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CDK Drive
- Financial Reporting Systems
- Data Entry & Spreadsheet Management
Timeline
Controller
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Controller
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
07.2021 - 02.2024
Accounting Office Administrator
Cox Chevrolet
03.2021 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable / Deal Clerk
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
05.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Southern Indiana