Edgar Ramirez

• Demonstrated adaptability as an Audit Specialist by effectively managing shifting priorities in response to evolving organizational needs.
• Oversee the SFS inventory audit process, responsible for the verification of SFS floorplan collateral in accordance with SFS policies.
• Ensure audit effectiveness and integrity is always kept. First line of defense in identifying audit irregularities and the need for further investigation.
• Interact with Stellantis dealers as needed on audit results and open audit questions.
• Manage the communication of audit results to applicable stakeholders. Escalate discovered risk as appropriate.
• Responsible for the consistent delivery of relevant reports and information (daily/weekly/monthly/ad hoc) for the timely fulfillment of internal and external needs.
• Manage audit scheduling process, considering audit integrity (1st) and customer service (2nd)
• Reduced financial discrepancies by conducting thorough internal audits and identifying areas for improvement.
• Mitigated potential conflicts of interest through careful review and approval of related party transactions.
• Assisted in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring and reporting of audit findings.

• Analyze trends to properly maintained inventory levels to meet the needs of both stores
• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure full compliance with manufacturer parts and warranty policies, procedures, and rules
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies for open repair orders
• Executes monthly GOG and parts reconciliations that need to be turned in to management
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolesces
• Use every resource available, including social media, to procure back-ordered parts

• Oversees and leads all general accounting team functions, including inter-company accounting, cash management, financial reporting, balance sheet management, preparing profit/loss statements, reconciliation of ledger accounts, etc
• Generates complex financial reports utilizing accounting knowledge, policies, and procedures
• Resolves reconciling issues and discrepancies, taking appropriate actions to maintain accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department
• Executes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reconciliations
• Balances monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month-end accruals
• Assesses operational progress and makes suggestions to improve operational efficiency
• Establishes and implements accounting policies & Standard Operating Procedures for the department
• Navigates complex systems and software to execute production reports, interpreted reports to gauge daily

• Conducted complex departmental audits of fiscal and operational activities
• Evaluated operation and management systems and generated audit reports to provide recommendations to senior leadership
• Performed audit testing on various financial statement line items, including Cash, AR, Inventory, P.P.E., A.P., Debt, Equity, Revenue, Expenses, etc
• Ensured warranty guidelines were followed to minimize manufacturer chargebacks in our service department
• Conducted annual risk assessments, identified risk areas, and partnered with other auditors and stakeholders to develop corrective action plans
• Prepared oral and written presentations and reports for senior leadership, discussing key findings, deficiencies and recommending plans to improve operations and reduce costs
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws

• Performed routine accounting functions, including operating general ledger systems, creating journal entries, conducting month-end closing and account reconciliations for various accounts
• Prepared accounting documents and reports, such as general ledger entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations, auditing schedules and documents, and internal control documentation
• Conducted internal audits and initiated appropriate changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Partnered with controlling to adhere to the month-end closing schedule
• Led essential communication taskforces to foster cohesive communication between management and organization stakeholders, notifying them of reconciling and customer issues

• Supported business operations by managing staff and developing efficient office systems
• Maintained operational functions by facilitating office operations and processes, including preparing payroll, managing correspondence, developing filing systems, and delegating clerical functions
• Processed time off requests, approved payroll, and identified discrepancies
• Processed payroll and taxes, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations
• Retained an exceptional understanding of a continuously changing and improving online payroll system, including advising colleagues of operational problems and room for improvement
• Assisted sales teams and Spanish speaking customers ensuring they received a quality experience