Laura Labick

Accounting Manager Controller

Ringgold, GA

Capable Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Accounting Manager

Integrity Automotive Group - Chattanooga, TN

March 2019 to Present

Maintained thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure. Maintained all schedules for preparation of month end close. Implemented processes to save time and increase work productivity. Reconciled bank statements and parts statements from GM. Assist the Controller in daily banking requirements. Posted car deals daily.

Processed payroll bi-weekly.

Prepared any expense reviews that needed attention. Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts. Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts.

Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month. Trained all new employees on accounting principles and company procedures. Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss. Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations. Supervised accounts payable and receivable.

Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals. Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements. Work with Controller to ensure clean and timely year end audit. Controller

Cleveland Ford and VehiclesDirect.Com - Cleveland, TN June 2018 to March 2019

Controller for two separate entities.

Prepared accurate and timely month end closes for each store. Three day close was expected. Cash management daily. Worked with very large inventory purchased vehicles daily. Large volume of car sales 300 or more a month. Daily bank reconciliation for both stores. Prepared Commission's for Managers and Salespeople monthly. Cleaned all inventory schedules including pack accounts. Reconciled parts inventory monthly, sent to corporate for review. Reviewed CIT and Receivables daily. Reconciled advertising budget to actual posted accrual. All chargebacks done before month end payroll. Prepared and filed all sales tax returns, payroll taxes, and quarterly returns for states of Georgia and Alabama.

Prepared gross profit analysis and reporting.

Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Maintained fixed asset module, and calculated and recorded monthly depreciation expense. Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries. Managed and reconciled

Bank accounts. Prepared work papers supporting monthly close process and month end balances. Prepared monthly and consolidated trend reports.

Prepared any expense reviews that needed attention. In charge of all company 401k, health, dental, LTD, STD, and buy up life insurance. Prepared workers compensation and any claims that incurred. Supervised 10 employees from all stores to ensure proper company policies and procedures. Monitored all accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by corporate controller. Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades. W-2's and 1099's yearly.

Controller

Abra Auto Body & Glass - Chattanooga, TN

January 2007 to February 2013

Controller for well known body shop in Chattanooga area with four locations, all separate entities with annual revenue of 12 million.

Prepared accurate and timely month end closes for each store. Prepared and filed all sales tax returns, payroll taxes, and quarterly returns for states of Georgia and Alabama.

Prepared gross profit analysis and reporting.

Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Maintained fixed asset module, and calculated and recorded monthly depreciation expense. Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries. Managed and reconciled eight bank accounts.

Prepared work papers supporting monthly close process and month end balances. Prepared monthly and consolidated trend reports.

Prepared any expense reviews that needed attention. In charge of all company 401k, health, dental, LTD, STD, and buy up life insurance. Prepared workers compensation and any claims that incurred. Supervised ten employees from all stores to ensure proper company policies and procedures. Monitored all accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners. Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades. Monthly sales bonuses, W-2's and 1099's.

Assistant Office Manager/Controller

Saturn of Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN

January 1997 to January 2007

Extensive experience with all internal office management procedures. Managed personnel benefits administration, ordering office supplies, and facilitating all daily internal operations.

Accounts payable of approximately $75K/month.

Accounts receivable of approximately $50K/month.

Month-end closings, and general ledger.

Supervise and provide technical support to four cashiers. Extensive customer service and public relations experience. Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.

Maintained all schedules for preparation of month end close. Reconciled bank statements and parts statements from Saturn. Handled all new and used car inventory.

Year-end W2's & 1099's

Prepared for audits twice yearly.

Education

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Account Reconciliation (10+ years)

• Accounting (10+ years)

• AS400 (10+ years)

• Auditing (10+ years)

• Balance Sheet (10+ years)

• Bookkeeping (10+ years)

• Cost Accounting (10+ years)

• Financial Statements (10+ years)

• Fixed assets (10+ years)

• GAAP (10+ years)

• General Ledger (10+ years)

• Human Resources (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Organizational Skills (10+ years)

• Payroll (10+ years)

• Payroll Tax (10+ years)

• Sales Tax (10+ years)

• Quickbooks (10+ years)

• Accounts Payable (10+ years)

• Accounts Receivable (10+ years)

• Billing (10+ years)

• Excel (10+ years)

• ADP (10+ years)

• Financial Analysis (2 years)

• Inventory Management (10+ years)

• Management (10+ years)

• Vendor Management (10+ years)

• HR (10+ years)

• Compensation (10+ years)

• Time Management (10+ years)

• Leadership Experience (10+ years)

• Office Manager Experience (10+ years)

• Office Experience (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)

• Journal Entries (10+ years)

• General Ledger Reconciliation (10+ years)

• Bank Reconciliation (10+ years)

• Financial Report Writing (10+ years)

• Dealership Experience (10+ years)

• Data entry (10+ years)

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Balance sheet reconciliation (10+ years)

• Tax experience (5 years)

• Sage (10+ years)

• Benefits Administration (10+ years)

• Financial Statement Preparation (10+ years)

Assessments

Principles of accounting — Proficient

August 2022

Preparing financial records according to federal policies Full results: Proficient

Bookkeeping — Proficient

August 2022

Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data Full results: Proficient

Work motivation — Proficient

August 2021

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient

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Additional Information

Skills

• CDK Drive

• Dealertrack

• Dealer Ops

• ADP Workforce

• Sage Business Works

• ABSE

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