DANA CAMEL
Carencro,LA
Summary
Results-driven Office Manager with expertise in payroll processing, account reconciliation, and credit collections. Proven success in implementing efficient bookkeeping procedures and mentoring staff to enhance team performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
ITA Truck Sales & Service, LLC
Lafayette, LA
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented efficient bookkeeping procedures to streamline month-end closing processes.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing team performance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Led budgeting initiatives, aligning departmental goals with overall organizational objectives for improved financial planning.
- Coordinated audits with external firms, ensuring thorough preparation and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Facilitated training sessions on accounting software, increasing staff proficiency and operational efficiency.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, safeguarding company information and upholding professional ethics standards in all dealings.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency and productivity through process improvements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced overall office expenditures without compromising service quality or efficiency.
- Prepared accurate month-end closing entries to ensure timely financial reporting for executive review.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive problem-solving skills and strong teamwork abilities.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Coordinated scheduling and communication among team members and external partners.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Courtesy Automotive Group
Lafayette, LA
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted in month-end closing processes, facilitating timely financial reporting.
- Managed relationships with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Account Manager
Scalisi Properties, Inc.
Lafayette, LA
09.2009 - 12.2016
- Maintained financial records, managing accounts payable/receivable to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Processed payroll for multiple employee groups, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages
- Maintained payroll records in compliance with federal and state regulations
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delta Schools of Business
Lafayette, LA06.1994
Skills
- Office management
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Payroll processing
- Credit and collections
Timeline
Office Manager
ITA Truck Sales & Service, LLC
06.2018 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Courtesy Automotive Group
01.2016 - 06.2018
Account Manager
Scalisi Properties, Inc.
09.2009 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Accounting
Delta Schools of Business