PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Seasoned, bottom-line-focused Project Accountant capable of fulfilling project accounting, cost reporting, and contract administration for multiple projects within the construction industry. Expertise in administering / executing invoicing and payment processing for assigned projects in accordance with contract requirements. Strong understanding of accounting practices and principles, including payroll, payables, and receivables.
Excellent communication skills displayed in day-to-day interfacing with project management, clients, and vendor personnel. Exercise discretion in processing confidential information. Work well in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadline requirements.
Project Accounting Competencies:
• Project Accounting & Cost Reporting
• Contractual & Financial Compliance
• Insurance & Bonding Policies
• Project Budget Projections
• Program Plan Analysis • Expense Monitoring & Verification
• Accounting Practices & Principles
• Financial Processes & Systems
• Project Contract Administration
• Strong Technology Orientation
CAREER EXPERIENCE
HAZEN AND SAWYER, ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS, PC, New York, NY
Cost Engineer, 2007 to 2008
Handled all aspects of cost engineering and change order management for a professional corporation providing consulting services in environmental engineering and science to the public and private sectors. Analyzed change orders for contractual and financial compliance. Drafted clearly written and understandable memorandums to explain the difference between the original estimate and final negotiated cost. Reviewed consultant requisitions for payment. Verified payment quantities and checked payment computations and backup materials. Submitted monthly billings to client. Performed budgetary tracking for environmental consultants. Key Projects & Contributions:
• Ensured a high degree of accuracy in allocating budget values to various segments of the Wards Island Sewage Treatment Plant project in an effort to adhere to a stringent budget.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend construction drawings and specifications; perform quantity takeoffs from drawings; and develop, describe, and price scopes of work for change orders.
LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC., Morristown, NJ
Contract Administrator, 2003
Carried out full-scope contract administration responsibilities for a provider of services in the areas of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering; program management planning; environmental sciences; cultural resources; information service; economics; and construction management / support. Key areas of performance included enforcing company policies and procedures, interfacing with subcontractors, reviewing / tracking subcontract invoices, and assisting in the preparation of proposals. Researched and helped resolve contract / subcontract issues. Participated in budget administration, cost control, variance analysis, and preparation of requests for contract modifications. Performed careful review of contract and advised contract manager and project manager of any aspect of the project execution that deviated from contract requirements. Monitored contract cost performance and notified appropriate individuals of any issues regarding funding limitation; assisted in coordinating pursuit of new funding.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
J.A. JONES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, Charlotte, NC
PROPERTY RESOURCES CORPORATION, White Plains, NY
LEHRER MCGOVERN BOVIS, INC., New York, NY
Senior Project Accountant & Cost Engineer
Carried-out full-scope project accounting responsibilities for various project sites with responsibility for handling all aspects of cost accounting, auditing, and budget control. Prepared invoices and requisitions, maintained cost records, and processed vendor / subcontractor requests for payment. Collaborated with Comptroller on projects and assignments. Troubleshot variances regarding project costs. Served as liaison between client and construction management. Prepared CM cost reports for monthly management budget meetings. Monitored insurance and bonding policies for subcontractors to ensure conformity. Key Projects:
• Prepared and submitted monthly billings to client, maintained monthly revenue schedules, performed estimations for change orders, and analyzed budget variances for various school rehabilitation projects with New York City School Construction Authority.
• Monitored project performance, ensured contract compliance, reconciled project costs / billings, and provided project manager with financial assistance for budget allocation in two new construction projects for New York City School Construction Authority.
• Processed contractors and vendors requests for payment, prepared / submitted monthly client billings, prepared CM cost reports, and monitored subcontractor insurance / bonding policies for the US Department of Transportation / Navy Staten Island Naval Homeport project.
• Maintained cost control schedules and change order verifications, processed contractor / vendor invoices, and submitted monthly billings to client for the Statute of Liberty Restoration project.
• Reviewed subcontractor requests for payment, submitted billings to client, and reviewed disbursements of utility bills for the development of a 750-unit apartment complex for Riverside Building Corp.
• Developed and organized filed office systems and procedures (Property Resources Corp.).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Identification of Insurance Bonds as they relate to Contractual Requirements
Technical Proficiencies
IBM AS 400, McCloskey Accounting System (for contractors), Lotus, Excel, and Word
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