Tanesha Forrester

Automotive accounting professional with progressive experience advancing from Office Assistant to Office Manager within a franchised dealership environment. Experienced in month-end close, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, manufacturer reporting, dealership schedule reconciliations, inventory accounting, employee supervision, and process improvement. Recognized for strengthening internal controls and protecting dealership assets through accurate financial reporting, accountability, and sound business practices.

Office Manager - Valor Automotive Group

(2024-04 - 2025-06)

• Managed daily accounting operations and supervised a four-person accounting team.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and manufacturer financial reports.
• Reconciled bank accounts and dealership accounting schedules.
• Posted payroll to the DMS, administered employee benefits, hired accounting staff, and maintained employee records.
• Strengthened accounting processes and internal controls while ensuring compliance.

Lead Accounting Administrator - Valor Automotive Group

(2022-10 - 2024-04)

• Prepared daily bank deposits and reconciled dealership schedules.
• Entered vehicle deals into CDK and verified documentation accuracy.
• Managed accounts receivable, payoff checks, warranty payments, cancellations, and lien perfection documentation.

Office Assistant - Valor Automotive Group

(2021-07 - 2022-10)

• Maintained vehicle deal jackets, answered multi-line phones, processed warranty work, handled lien perfection, sorted mail, and supported accounting operations.

Department Administrative Assistant - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

(2019-05 - 2021-07)

• Coordinated purchasing, scheduling, inventory, records management, and administrative support.

Phone Agent - ACT

(2018-02 - 2019-04)

• Assisted customers with mortgage servicing, escrow inquiries, payment arrangements, and account research.

Paraprofessional - Geary County School District

(2015-09 - 2017-05)

• Supported classroom instruction and maintained student documentation.

Receptionist - Dick Edwards Ford

(2012-07 - 2013-08)

• Provided customer service and administrative support within a dealership environment.

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice – Human Services - Colorado Technical University

Associate of Arts - Brevard Community College

Certificate - Paralegal Studies - Lakeview College of Paralegal Studies