LORI CONTRERAS
ORR NISSAN WEST
Oklahoma City,OK
16
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented finance professional with expertise in cash flow management, compliance, and financial reconciliation. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance accuracy, driving organizational efficiency.
Proactive finance professional skilled in cash flow management and compliance. Focused on reducing errors and enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous audits and process streamlining.
Work History
Finance Secretary
4 Years 3 Months- Managed daily financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Coordinated communication between finance department and accounting office and financial institutions.
- Conducted regular audits of financial documents to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Improved overall organizational performance through continuous process improvement within the finance department.
- Supported annual audit processes by gathering relevant documentation and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Showcased strong attention-to-detail when reviewing contracts and agreements for financial implications.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication regarding finance-related matters.
- Minimized financial risk associated with currency fluctuations by proactively monitoring exchange rates.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, staying abreast of changes to tax laws and accounting standards.
- Reduced errors in financial transactions by conducting thorough reviews before posting entries to the general ledger.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures, reducing turnaround time by implementing efficient workflows.
- Over saw over 150 titles per month for accuracy and transfers including completion for customers.
Title Specialist
4 Years- Managed title processing for an average of 150 vehicle transactions, ensuring compliance with state regulations per month.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency of title transfers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve title-related issues and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed training materials for new staff on title management systems and processes.
- Oversaw audits of title records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Led initiatives to digitize title records, reducing paper usage and improving accessibility.
- Reduced title discrepancies by proactively researching and resolving any potential issues in advance.
- Conducted thorough public record searches to verify property ownership history and identify potential liens or encumbrances.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant laws and guidelines related to title management.
- Ensured timely processing of title applications by efficiently managing a high volume of daily tasks.
Title Specialist
5 Years 7 Months- Mentored junior staff in best practices for title acquisition and retention strategies.
- Analyzed workflow processes, recommending improvements that increased overall operational efficiency.
- Enhanced document accuracy by meticulously reviewing and verifying 200 titles for correctness per month.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased productivity through effective team collaboration and organization.
- Oversaw quality assurance efforts, conducting regular audits of completed work to maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism across the team.
- Provided expert guidance on complex title matters, serving as a reliable resource for colleagues and clients alike.
- Expedited title application approvals by accurately preparing all necessary documentation for submission to appropriate agencies.
- Improved department efficiency by implementing strategic filing systems for easy access to critical information.
- Served as liaison between internal departments, facilitating clear communication channels that supported overall operational success.
Office Manager
2 Years 9 Months- Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
- Implement process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Manage scheduling and coordination of meetings, optimizing time for staff and executives.
- Develop and maintain office budgets, tracking expenses to align with financial goals.
- Mentor junior administrative staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Streamline communication channels between departments, improving information flow and collaboration.
- Lead office supply management initiatives, negotiating contracts for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing an average of 50 client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence per day.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Education
Associate Degree in Computer Administration - Accounting And Finance
- Professional Development: Accounting
- 4.0 GPA
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
- Honor Roll 1992 -1993
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Cash flow management
Internal auditing
Bookkeeping management
Multitasking and time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Fast learner
Customer service
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Reliability
Clear communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Customer and client relations
Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved low CIT by completing continued communication with customers and banks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved title issues which led to better tracking system of the titles on hand.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
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