Yana Carley
Peyton,CO
Summary
Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager transitioning to Corporate Controller
Results-driven accounting professional with over 12 years of comprehensive, hands-on dealership accounting experience, specializing in financial reporting, full-cycle internal controls, and asset management. Proven track record of auditing multi-million dollar schedules, streamlining complex billing and title pipelines, and partnering with executive leadership to maximize profitability. A fast-learning, highly organized leader prepared to step into a Controller capacity to secure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Management / Regulatory Filings / Asset
Woodmen Nissan
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Processed title work to register customers in chosen state, following state rules and completing paperwork on time.
- Assigned temporary plates and secured duplicate titles, helping streamline registration for new and used vehicle sales.
- Worked with banks on titles and payoffs, speeding lien releases and keeping transaction records accurate.
- Managed scheduling to complete title tasks within 30 days, meeting dealership and customer deadlines.
- Mailed checks for dealership bills, keeping records accurate and vendor payments on schedule.
- Contacted other states to clarify titling policies, helping prevent registration delays and support correct documentation.
- Stocked in street purchases and wholesales, entering vehicle details accurately to keep inventory records current.
Compliance Management / Regulatory Filings / Asset
Peoria Ford
Peoria, AZ
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Processed title paperwork for customer registration in selected states according to state rules and on schedule.
- Assigned temporary plates and ordered duplicate titles to support registration for new and used vehicle sales.
- Worked with banks on titles and payoffs to speed lien releases and keep records accurate for each deal.
- Managed title-work scheduling and completed tasks within 30 days to meet dealership and customer deadlines.
- Sent checks for dealership bills, kept payment records accurate, and supported timely vendor processing.
- Contacted other states to verify titling rules and reduce paperwork issues and registration delays.
- Stocked street purchases and wholesale units, entered vehicle details accurately, and kept inventory records current.
HR Recruitment Associate/Contract Administration
Larry Miller Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Surprise, AZ
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Supported employment law and compliance efforts across HR processes.
- Assisted with software tools and system navigation for daily work tasks.
- Helped gather and organize data for HR reporting and metrics.
- Supported talent acquisition activities and full-cycle recruiting tasks.
- Assisted with compensation and benefits administration tasks.
- Helped develop DEI programs and related workplace initiatives.
- Screened applications for sales, service, and office roles.
- Managed data within dealership accounting software.
- Improved communication across departments.
- Cleared title and registration paperwork.
- Processed and finalized 100+ automotive deal fast sheets.
Corporate Accounting / Multi-Entity Accounting
Larry Miller Toyota
Peoria, AZ
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Reviewed, validated, coded, and entered vendor invoices into accounting software for accurate and timely accounts payable processing.
- Processed scheduled payments through ACH, wire transfer, or check while tracking discount windows and due dates to reduce late fees and support cash flow.
- Partnered with suppliers to resolve billing disputes, missing credits, and price differences while updating vendor records, including W-9 forms.
- Reconciled monthly vendor statements and general ledger accounts so balances matched financial records.
- Organized invoice records, tracked sales and use tax, prepared 1099 forms, and gathered support for internal and external audits.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and corporate credit card statements for policy compliance and accurate reimbursement.
Education
GED -
GED
Dillon, MT06-2014
Skills
- Core Technical: Financial Statement Preparation, General Ledger Reconciliation, Internal Controls, GAAP Compliance, Month-End/Year-End Close
- Operational & Risk: Audit Preparation, Schedule Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, HR & Payroll Compliance
- Industry Specific: Automotive Accounting, DMS (Dealersocket/CDK/Reynolds), Vehicle Title Management, High-Volume Billing
- Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Cash Flow & Resource Optimization
- Vehicle cost management
- Financial floorplan oversight
- Payment processing
- Manufacture rebates and incentives
- Internal billing
- Vendor relationship management
- Schedule reconciliation
- Dealership management systems expertise
- Expense report auditing
- Invoice processing
- Audit preparation
- Empathy and active listening
- Change management
- Coaching and facilitation
- Strategic communication
- Orchestrated
- Thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- Inventory management
- Accounting Management
- Notary public certification
- Time Management
Certification
Certified Notary Public
Additional information
- Fast learner
- Detail oriented
- Professional
- Hard working
- Resilient under pressure
- Problem solver
- Adaptable
Timeline
Compliance Management / Regulatory Filings / Asset
Woodmen Nissan
11.2024 - Current
Compliance Management / Regulatory Filings / Asset
Peoria Ford
10.2022 - 09.2024
HR Recruitment Associate/Contract Administration
Larry Miller Dodge Chrysler Jeep
07.2018 - 10.2022
Corporate Accounting / Multi-Entity Accounting
Larry Miller Toyota
08.2014 - 06.2018
GED -
GED