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Andrea Lo Coco

Construction Accounting
Queens,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking in Construction Finance excited to bring 20(+)years background new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long- term growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager Supervisor

Crete Mechanical
05.2023 - Current
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
  • Assisted Controller with Accounts Receivables and Collections
  • Prepared Monthly Sales Tax and Financials
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Assistant Financial Controller

Johnson Controls
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100 + employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

Controller

JML Heating & Cooling
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Senior Project Accountant/OSHA Verifications Specialist

UA Builders Group
05.2011 - 06.2018
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Set up and managed project accounting systems.
  • Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
  • Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
  • Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
  • Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • AIA Billing, Insurance Audits, Union Payrolls for 100(+) Field employees

Maritime Project Assistant Engineer

Chevron
05.2006 - 05.2011
  • Provided technical assistance to staff when needed.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
  • Determined budget, manpower, schedule and material needed to successfully execute projects.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Maintained positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.

Education

MBA - Finance

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

Skills

    Proficient but not limited to

    Sage300,100, Timberline, Quickbooks,

    Spectrum, Auto Cad, Account Receivables,Payables

    Human Resources, Construction Contract, Billing and Collections/

    Notary

Military

 

Branch: United States Navy

July 1994 to June 2006

Rank E5 Petty Officer 2nd 

Honorable  Discharge 

Timeline

Account Manager Supervisor

Crete Mechanical
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Financial Controller

Johnson Controls
04.2021 - 05.2023

Controller

JML Heating & Cooling
06.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Project Accountant/OSHA Verifications Specialist

UA Builders Group
05.2011 - 06.2018

Maritime Project Assistant Engineer

Chevron
05.2006 - 05.2011

MBA - Finance

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Andrea Lo Coco Construction Accounting