Ashleigh Bruce
Little River
Summary
Organized, professional manager in the accounting field for 10+ years. Focused on building a great team while implementing processes and moving toward the end goal of making a dealership excel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Accounting Manager
Camping World
08.2021 - Current
- overall financial reporting for multiple dealerships - including balance sheets accounts, income statements, key financials.
- completing a 5 day month end close process
- overseeing 5-10 accounting associates in different positions such as office administrators, title clerks, and dealership accountants, and payroll accountants.
- completing and overseeing the bank reconciliation process
- completing and overseeing the floorplan reconciliation process and working closely with the financial institution.
- overseeing each dealership's fixed assets
- maintaining good relationships with the operations team (GM, Service Manager, Sales Manager, etc)
- overseeing current processes while also implementing new processes to better each dealership.
- overseeing the payroll process which includes biweekly payouts for 13 dealerships, accruals, working with ADP, flat rate pay, reconciliation of employee advance accounts, etc.
- overseeing and reviewing our AP team which includes weekly check runs, reviewing and signatures of checks, vendor statement reconciliations, etc.
Dealership /Senior Payroll Accountant
Camping World
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed multi-state payroll activities, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and labor laws.
- Assisted in the implementation of new employee benefit programs, coordinating with vendors to ensure smooth integration into existing payroll systems.
- Served as point-of-contact for employee inquiries related to paychecks, deductions, or any other payroll-related concerns, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Played an instrumental role in transitioning from a paper-based payroll system to a digital platform, significantly reducing administrative workloads while enhancing data security measures.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action to prevent future issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Title Clerk
Camping World
04.2014 - 09.2018
- Entered title and vehicle information into database.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail in verifying ownership documents and registration forms.
- Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
- Expedited the title transfer process, closely monitoring timelines and proactively addressing any potential delays.
- Coordinated efforts between sales staff, finance managers, and DMV offices to provide clients with prompt service regarding their vehicle titles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate title information for vehicle transactions.
- Assisted customers with complex title issues, providing guidance and support throughout the resolution process.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges.
- Contacted Motor Vehicle Departments to determine status of pending titles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Germanna Community College
Spotsylvania, VA08.2016
Skills
- Performance Analysis
- Financial Acumen
- Verbal and written communication
- Data-driven decision-making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Cash Handling
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Group Accounting Manager
Camping World
08.2021 - Current
Dealership /Senior Payroll Accountant
Camping World
10.2018 - 07.2021
Title Clerk
Camping World
04.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Germanna Community College
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