Laura Schafer

• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Built relationships with banks
• Clean paperwork while maximizing profits and insuring excellent car buying experience
• Average over $2000 for last 6 months

Clean paperwork while maximizing profits and providing great car buying experience

• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.

Used E-leads

Followed steps of the sale to sell vehicles

I started as a title clerk, moved up to accounts receivable and other accounting positions; worked my way up to sales assistant and became a back up finance manager for the group in 2005. Since 2008 I have been full time finance manager. I have delivered between stores doing 60 deliveries a month to stores doing 150 a month. I have personally papered 120 deals in a month while still having clean paperwork, maximizing opportunities, building relationships, and coaching sales people

• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
• Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.