Lauren Stone
Norfolk,MA
Summary
Accounting Professional adept at collaborating with cross-functional departments and personnel as well as skilled in problem solving and maintaining accuracy. Possesses the drive to achieve and exceed goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
DCD Automotive/Nucar Nissan
Norwood, MA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Managed monthly financial closings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and reduce financial risk.
- Led budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning departmental goals with organizational strategy.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify trends, providing actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members in accounting best practices, fostering a positive work environment and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and successful completion of audits.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth and decisionmaking.
- Created ad-hoc reports for upper management to support decision making during critical business periods.
- Implemented process improvements leading to increased productivity within the finance department.
- Reduced discrepancies between actuals and forecasts by refining revenue recognition methodologies.
- Enhanced financial reporting by implementing efficient processes and streamlining internal controls.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
Controller
Parkway Toyota
West Roxbury, MA
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulations and accuracy of data.
- Developed and implemented budget management strategies to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for improvements.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning initiatives to drive organizational growth and profitability.
- Enhanced internal controls and accounting procedures, reducing discrepancies and improving operational efficiency.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, increasing timeliness of reports while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
Controller
Group 1 Automotive
Westwood, MA
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provide support and administrative support for the dealership and also for corporate accounting.
- Oversee and review all schedules for total dealership and communicate to necessary staff in corporate daily.
- Review aging balances and follow up with necessary staff whether it be in corporate or on the store level to rectify and resolve.
- Approve check requests and invoices submitted through Job Router.
- Approve company credit card purchases made by the store to be paid by corporate.
- Post miscellaneous invoices, dealer money, incentives, etc from manufacturer.
- Prepare workbook for month end which shows status off all aging items for AR, AP, New and Used Inventory, and Parts. Book a proper reserve as required by company policy.
- Appropriately accrue for invoices not posted within the month.
- Post Real Estate and Property tax accrual monthly.
- Post Tech Accrual and WIP adjustment monthly.
- Prepare Parts Pad Rec with documents provided by parts manager monthly.
- Assist in factory statement reconciliation.
- Prepare and post monthly manager bonuses and submit to payroll.
- Prepare and post stat and transmit financial statement to manufacturer.
Deal Accounting Manager
Prime Motor Group
Westwood, MA
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Oversee assigned store group in the deal department for 3-5 stores.
- Reviewed deal clerks work regarding deal processing and schedule review.
- Provided training and guidance for deal clerks and provided coding for Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable as needed.
- Provide support for the store-mostly the sales and finance department.
- Weekly payroll for sales.
- Post incentives, dealer money, dealer reserve statements, and reviewed and cleaned related schedules. Communicate with sales or finance if any discrepancy.
- Process warranty cancellations as needed as well as review and clean schedules related to warranties submitted or cancelled.
- Prepare and posted monthly store manager bonus file and submit to payroll.
- Prepare and post stat file and transmit financial statement to manufacturer.
Office Assistant
First Hyundai
North Attleboro, MA
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Review, analyze, process, and close all deals from auto sales, making sure all required paperwork is present.
- Review finance contracts and aftersale paperwork making sure all numbers on the contracts match numbers in CDK.
- Review customer payments to ensure all money is received upon sale.
- Sometimes assist in breaking down deals to prepare for registration and overnight contract packets to appropriate banks.
- Review and reconcile scheduled accounts associated with all sold deals.
- Prepare weekly payroll for sales.
- Provide assistance and guidance to other staff.
Deal Clerk
Clay Subaru
Norwood, MA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Break down deals, build contract package for finance company.
- Review, analyze, process, and close all deals from auto sales, making sure all required paperwork is present.
- Reviewed customer payments to ensure all money was received upon sale.
- Weekly payroll for sales.
- Remitted all aftersale products.
- Reconciled daily deposit for parts, sales, and service.
- Monitered petty cash.
- Remitted floorplan totals to the bank.
Lead Deal Clerk
Prime Motor Group
09.2006 - 08.2016
- Reviewed, analyzed, processed and closed all final deals from auto sales making sure all required paperwork was present.
- Reviewed finance contracts and after sale product paperwork making sure all numbers on the contracts matched numbers in Advent Resources.
- Reviewed customer payments to ensure all money was received upon sale. If money was not collected, communication was exchanged with the store to collect it.
- Reviewed inventory balances in ADP and compared to numbers entered in Advent Resources making sure all inventory was entered correctly and all repair orders were closed correctly before final closing a deal, making adjustments as needed.
- Remitted all purchased Fidelity Warranties as well as performed customer requested warranty cancellations.
- Posted and Purchased all vehicle inventory.
- Posted monthly dealer reserve statements, weekly and monthly incentives received, and dealer money.
- Performed a weekly and monthly review of all schedules related to deal accounts which included inventory, customer receivable, lien payoff, vehicle purchase, warranty payable, warranty cancellation, customer owed accessories and services, factory receivable, incentives receivable, and dealer reserve accounts making power post adjustments as needed.
- Retrieved a financial statement monthly to compare final numbers between Advent Resources and ADP.
- Prepared, edited and submitted sales person commissions biweekly to payroll for payment.
Records Clerk
Norfolk Police Department
Norfolk, MA
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Received accident reports from civilians
- Provided requested police reports for civilians
- Filed traffic tickets
- Tracked and recorded police officer work details for payroll
- Back up to the Police Chief's Administrative assistant
- Back up to process Police Officer payroll
Education
High School Diploma -
King Philip Regional High School
Wrentham, MA1998
Associate of Science - undefined
Framingham State College
Framingham, MASkills
- Account reconciliation
- Strong in Microsoft Office/Excel
- ADP software
- Advent Resources Software
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to navigate job associated software
- Team player
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Assistant Controller
DCD Automotive/Nucar Nissan
10.2023 - 05.2026
Controller
Parkway Toyota
04.2023 - 10.2023
Controller
Group 1 Automotive
11.2021 - 04.2023
Deal Accounting Manager
Prime Motor Group
09.2017 - 11.2021
Office Assistant
First Hyundai
12.2016 - 09.2017
Deal Clerk
Clay Subaru
08.2016 - 12.2016
Lead Deal Clerk
Prime Motor Group
09.2006 - 08.2016
Records Clerk
Norfolk Police Department
08.2004 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
King Philip Regional High School
Associate of Science - undefined
Framingham State College