SANTANA CHACON
Katy,TX
Summary
Finance and Accounting Professional experienced in dealership operations and financial management. Enhanced compliance and streamlined processes through effective documentation and transaction reconciliation. Pursuing Finance and Accounting degree while seeking opportunities to further develop expertise in finance and accounting roles.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Mossy Nissan
Katy, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Supported dealership finance operations and facilitated bank funding processes to streamline financial transactions.
- Coordinate with finance managers and accounting teams to ensure complete and accurate information is withheld in each car file.
- Assisted with dealership accounting functions and prepared administrative reports to enhance financial oversight.
- Managed payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements efficiently.
- Supported audit preparations by organizing financial documentation and records.
- Maintained vendor relationships and ensured accurate account reconciliations.
- Coordinated with departments to gather data for financial analysis projects.
- Process warranty cancellations and maintain related records.
Title Clerk
HGreg.com
Houston, Texas
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Processed vehicle titles and ownership transfers, ensuring accurate registrations to facilitate timely transactions.
- Ensured compliance with state and dealership regulations, minimizing risks and maintaining operational integrity.
- Resolved title discrepancies and coordinated with agencies and lenders.
- Managed documentation for retail and wholesale transactions, streamlining processes to support efficient vehicle sales.
Title Clerk / Payroll Administrator
Raptor TX Auto Group
Katy, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated vehicle titling and registration processes to ensure timely compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained payroll records and employee information to support accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed vehicle titling and registration processes.
- Supported dealership accounting operations and compliance requirements.
- Organized detailed records and collaborated with management on operational reporting for enhanced decision-making.
Billing Specialist
Sterling McCall Chevrolet
Spring, Texas
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Generated and processed customer invoices and billing documentation to ensure timely and accurate billing.
- Reconciled billing records and resolved discrepancies, enhancing accuracy of financial data.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity and payment status.
- Prepared detailed reports to support month-end accounting processes and inform financial decision-making.
- Prepared reports supporting month-end accounting processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Finance & Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Houston , TX 04.2026 - 08.2026
Associate Degree -
Lone Star College
Houston, Texas 10.2024 - 03.2026
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Accounting principles
- Financial reporting
- Financial forecasting
- Record Reconciliation
- Compliance management
- Data organization
- Document processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Vendor relations
- Operational efficiency
- Deadline management
- Team collaboration
- Customer communication
Core Competencies
Deal Funding, Deal Cleaning, Warranty Cancellations, Accounts Receivable, Wholesale Billing, Financial Documentation Review, Vehicle Titling, Registration Processing, Compliance Documentation, Contract Verification, Customer Records Management, Excel, Dealertrack, DealerCenter, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Tekion, Payroll Administration, Data Entry, Record Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Customer Service
Timeline
Bachelor's Degree - Finance & Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
04.2026 - 08.2026
Finance Assistant
Mossy Nissan
01.2025 - Current
Associate Degree -
Lone Star College
10.2024 - 03.2026
Title Clerk
HGreg.com
11.2023 - 01.2025
Title Clerk / Payroll Administrator
Raptor TX Auto Group
08.2021 - 11.2023
Billing Specialist
Sterling McCall Chevrolet
05.2020 - 07.2021