Extensive knowledge and experience in the key areas of accounting including: A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, Budgeting, and Cost Control. Adept at preparing various reports and conducting analysis to assist with accurate decision making and profitability evaluation. Outstanding ability to analyze and interpret facts and figures quickly and make sound judgments based on data obtained. Possess high standard of integrity.
Detail-oriented multi-tasker with the self initiative to complete projects with little supervision. Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to create budgets, develop plans and forecasts to assure realistic forecasting. In-depth analysis of all aspects of cost management (with a major focus on project controlling) from forecasting to actual cost determination with variance reporting. Audited internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy, transparency and to pinpoint overspending. Ensure accounting controls are adhered to and corporate accounting policies are followed.
Core competencies include:
* Job Costing / Cost Accounting
* Supervisory/Management Skills
* Report Creation and Analysis
* Problem Solving
* Accounts Payable (A/P) & Payroll
* Percent of Completion Accounting
* Accounts Receivable (A/R)
* Collections
* Auditing & Risk Reduction
* Reconciling Accounts to GL
ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY
Cost Controlling:
* Skilled accounting management and auditing at both job site and regional offices for large scale, multi-million dollar construction projects.
* Extensive knowledge of Percentage of Completion Accounting for cost control and maximum profitability.
* Supervised billings process to ensure timeliness and accuracy according to contractual terms.
Problem Solving and Risk Reduction:
* Liaison between Project Managers and the Accounting Departments for budget development, job cost issues, billings and more.
* Ensured the safety of projects by supervising and training both the in-house and field accounting staff in the monitoring of related cost, subcontractor insurance and bonds.
* Expertise in union benefits and requirements.
Leadership & Staff Development:
* Built, trained and managed efficient job cost team for new Houston office.
* Selected to spearhead special projects such as joint venture project in Florida.
* Set-up the accounting department for the newly formed construction division of 3D/I.
Process Improvement:
* Trained others in department to optimized in-house computer systems to streamline budgeting, process change orders and track costs that resulted in recovering thousands of dollars annually.
* Implemented procedures and controls to stop incorrect processing of information and to prevent risk exposure.
* Consultant to Chief Operating Officer on the writing of policy and procedures for field accounting.
Account Reconciliation:
* Accurately handled 15 bank accounts and tying each one back to the general ledger monthly.
* Met deadlines 100% of the time for both weekly payroll and month-end closing requirements.
* Produced timely reporting of cost variances (actual vs. budget).
* Distributed costs for company assets (equipment) to each project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Accountant US PIPELINE, Houston, TX 2007 - 2008
Cost Control Consultant (Contract position) LOGI SOURCE, Stafford, TX 2007
Finance Manager (promotion) 1998 - 2000
Project Accounting Supervisor (promotion) 1993 - 1998
Project Accountant 1987 - 1993
SWINERTON AND WALBERG CO., San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX 1987 - 2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
Reflections, Prolog, Star Builders, 20/20, Computer Guidance Corp., Cost Point, CMIC, 10 key
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Accounting Certificate from Healds Business College, San Francisco, CA
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