Kimberly Garcia
Vacaville
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting specialist with extensive experience in managing full-cycle accounts payable and receivable across multiple entities. Expertise in sales and use tax compliance, journal entries, and account reconciliations, contributing to financial accuracy and streamlined operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist
Fairfield Chevrolet & Fairfield Subaru
08.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for two high-volume automotive dealerships.
- Managed demanding workload while supporting two dealerships, ensuring timely completion of financial tasks.
- Processed Sales & Use Tax, Seller's Permits, Positive Pay, 1099-NEC/1099-MISC reporting, and contributed to fuel tax reporting.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled bank, general ledger, and balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted with accounting operations for California Police Cars, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Utilized Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Automate, GM GlobalConnect, SubaruNet, Google Workspace, and multiple banking, vendor, and manufacturer portals.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Farm Transport, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Processed high-volume freight invoices for Accounts Receivable and vendor invoices for Accounts Payable, ensuring timely payment and accurate financial reporting.
- Managed customer invoicing, vendor accounts, cash receipts, and employee reimbursements, maintaining smooth cash flow and accurate records.
- Conducted account reconciliations and supported month-end and year-end closing activities, contributing to accurate financial statements.
- Prepared Positive Pay files and processed 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC reporting.
- Supported accounting for multiple entities and a fleet of more than 300 commercial vehicles.
Payroll Manager | Accounts Receivable Specialist | Assistant Controller
J.B. Radiator Specialties, Inc.
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed payroll taxes, garnishments, workers' compensation, and 401(k) administration.
- Processed payroll for 200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Managed Accounts Receivable, collections, bank reconciliations, and daily financial reporting to maintain cash flow.
- Assisted with month-end accounting, preparing Positive Pay banking files to mitigate fraud risk.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
California Trucking Association
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Oversaw Accounts Receivable operations for three affiliated companies, ensuring accurate and timely billing and collections.
- Reduced outstanding collections by approximately 80% through consistent follow-up and account management.
- Executed deposit processing, account reconciliation, and month-end closing activities to maintain financial accuracy.
Accounting Clerk | DMV Specialist
Kuni Chevrolet Cadillac
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate financial records for vehicle sales, supporting timely financial reporting.
- Processed dealership accounting transactions, floorplan invoices, DMV paperwork, and reconciled accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Assisted in payroll preparation by verifying employee hours and deductions, contributing to accurate payroll disbursement.
Clinic Manager
American Laser Centers
08.2004 - 02.2010
- Managed daily clinic operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards of patient care and satisfaction.
- Coordinated schedules for treatments, consultations, and staff shifts effectively.
- Managed daily business operations, employee scheduling, hiring, inventory management, and customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accountancy
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Full-cycle accounts receivable and payable
- Collections management
- Cash receipts handling
- Freight bill processing
- Positive pay implementation
- Sales and use tax compliance
- Seller permit acquisition
- 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC processing
- Journal entries and general ledger
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Credit card reconciliations
- Month-end and year-end closing
- Daily financial reporting
- Vendor relationship management
- Multi-entity accounting expertise
- Timecard administration
- Petty cash management
- Purchase order processing
- Credit application management
- Contract management
- ACH, wire, and international processing
- Fuel tax reporting
- DMV fleet record management
- Full-cycle and third-party payroll processing
- Customer account oversight
- GAAP compliance
Software And Systems
Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Automate, QuickBooks, SAP, Financial Edge, GM GlobalConnect, SubaruNet, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, ADP, Paychex, Paycom
Professional Development
- Introduction to DMV Processing
- Fundamentals of Registration & Titling
Timeline
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist
Fairfield Chevrolet & Fairfield Subaru
08.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Farm Transport, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2024
Payroll Manager | Accounts Receivable Specialist | Assistant Controller
J.B. Radiator Specialties, Inc.
08.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
California Trucking Association
09.2018 - 02.2021
Accounting Clerk | DMV Specialist
Kuni Chevrolet Cadillac
01.2010 - 05.2016
Clinic Manager
American Laser Centers
08.2004 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Accountancy
Cosumnes River College