Dedicated and detail-oriented Project Accountant with a decade of experience overseeing financial operations for large-scale construction and engineering projects. Strong capabilities in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, risk analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to driving strategic initiatives that enhance project profitability and efficiency.
Processed high-volume accounts receivable and conducted customer-specific invoicing procedures for 'Big 3' automotive, Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers, and international engineering customers (utilized Covisint, Ariba/Aurora, CPARS, and IMS applications)
Compiled monthly financial statements and supplementary reports within 10 days of month-end
Prepared account workpapers for quarterly and annual CPA reviews, minimizing expenses to the employer for external accounting fees by 70%
Assembled budgets, budget variance analysis reports, and cash flow forecasts
Analyzed business operations, costs, and revenue in the balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses
Office Administrator/Payroll Accountant
Staff Finders, Inc.
01.2014 - 06.2015
Processed weekly payroll for 300+ employees
Obtained cash flow for payroll and tax payments, with weekly Accounts Receivable and Invoice Factoring
Managed all issues pertaining to state unemployment insurance; highly successful in representing the employer with unemployment protests, appeals, and administrative law court hearings
Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed
Composed correspondence such as letters, emails, memos, reports and other documents
Staff Accountant/Internship
Groen, Kluka & Co
01.2009 - 06.2009
Prepared payroll and income tax forms for a variety of taxable entities
Generated work papers, financial statements, and additional documentation for compilation and assurance services
Evaluated client documents and files to investigate whether the proper accounting process was applied
Created customer-specific checklists for closing procedures
Accounting & Economics Tutor
Oakland Community College
01.2007 - 12.2008
Facilitated group discussions on topics such as financial reporting, cost-benefit analysis and budgeting
Explained complex accounting principles using real-world examples and analogies
Provided resources such as textbooks, websites or articles that could be used for further study or research
Designed supplemental educational materials for students' practice
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Walsh College
Troy, MI
09.2009
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI
08.2007
Skills
Accounts Receivable Management
Accounts Payable Management
Month-End Reporting
Year-End Reporting
Cost Analysis Reporting
Cash Flow Forecasting
Financial Account Reconciliation
ERP Software Proficiency
Risk Management Analysis
Tax Compliance
Financial Audit Preparation
Payroll Processing
Sage 50
QuickBooks
Accomplishments
Elected to speak for Monteith Construction as Presenting Sponsor at the Annual JDRF 'Cocktails for a Cure' in Wilmington.
Founding member of committee for recruiting and retaining neurodivergent talent.
Received Jeffery Barry Endowed Scholarship 08/2007-09/2009
Student Presenter for Jeffery Barry Scholarship Fundraiser 2009
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 03/2006-Present
Activities
Member of NAWIC since 2022
Ambassador for North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce
Avid long-distance trail hiker
Music and coffee connoisseur (elected office DJ and barista)
Timeline
Project Accountant
Monteith Construction
01.2022 - 04.2024
Accounting Office Manager
International Design Corp
09.2015 - 06.2021
Office Administrator/Payroll Accountant
Staff Finders, Inc.
01.2014 - 06.2015
Staff Accountant/Internship
Groen, Kluka & Co
01.2009 - 06.2009
Accounting & Economics Tutor
Oakland Community College
01.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Walsh College
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting
Oakland Community College
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