Andrew Meisner
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant II
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
San Diego, United States
05.2017 - 09.2023
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
- Processed billing in accordance with client contract requirements.
- Ensured all data entry documents received are verified and entered into the accounting system weekly based on current procedures and timelines.
- Reviewed and approved Electronic Project Information Forms (ePIF) in accordance with client contract terms on a daily basis.
- Increased biller accuracy and efficiency by creating and distributing bi-monthly spreadsheet to track project pre-bills with details such as fee type, WIP, and PM approval/invoice dates.
- Provided support in the preparation of month end financial reports, including reviewing of projects, A/R and WIP accounts.
- Reviewed WIP and A/R bi-weekly for accuracy and WIP for aging issues.
- Increased revenue recognition by reporting bi-weekly project variances to each department for managers/billers to identify, explain, or adjust projects in need of budget modification or shuffling.
- Facilitated approval and creation of intercompany projects to track costs incurred.
- Reported tracking spreadsheet to department head showing total number of employees and total hours worked for each quarter.
- Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Reduced DSO by compiling weekly No Time report by office/area tracking employee hours not assigned to projects for invoicing and identifying areas with high balances.
- Supported revenue recognition through variances by formatting monthly PM Biller report listing all billers and corresponding projects, managers, fee types, and cycles.
- Facilitated project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
Student Inquiry Coordinator
Bridgepoint Education
San Diego, United States
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Communicated with prospective students regarding school enrollment.
- Assessed student qualifications and financial aid possibilities.
- Identified prospective students' area of study and assigned corresponding advisor.
- Recorded and classified data for each call based on the conversation with student and in compliance with state regulations.
- Resolved conflicts with rebuttals and communication with prospective student.
Cash Room Associate
49ers Shop Inc.
Long Beach, United States
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Collated receipts, currency, and credit cards.
- Reconciled customer accounts with accounting data.
- Prepared bank deposits and starting bank for all 49er affiliates.
- Entered daily sales into accounting software.
PBX Operator
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare
San Diego, United States
08.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed conference call setups for large groups on request, facilitating smooth business communications across teams.
- Organized voicemail systems and message retrieval processes, enabling team members to access important information quickly.
- Collaborated with front desk personnel to ensure timely responses to guest inquiries or requests for assistance.
- Coordinated patient assessments with intake personnel.
- Reduced caller wait times, ensuring swift and accurate call transfers to the correct extensions.
- Enhanced communication between departments by promptly transferring calls and providing accurate information.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while assisting callers in various situations, including emergencies and complaints.
- Trained and mentored new PBX operations employees.
- Updated staff directories regularly, guaranteeing accurate contact information for efficient call transfers.
- Facilitated after-hours support by forwarding essential calls to designated on-call staff members promptly and accurately.
- Implemented rules and regulations set by the State of California.
- Computed inpatient and outpatient census.
- Supported mediation of conflicts within hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2013
Skills
- Contract Review
- Budget Analysis
- Invoice Management
- Variance Analysis
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Revenue Recognition
- Problem-solving aptitude
- BST software
- Deltek software
- Azolve software
Ice Hockey
Passion in hockey as a team player and leader. A competitive player with 25+ years of experience fostering team collaboration and coordination.
Timeline
Project Accountant II
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions
05.2017 - 09.2023
Student Inquiry Coordinator
Bridgepoint Education
02.2016 - 05.2017
Cash Room Associate
49ers Shop Inc.
09.2011 - 05.2013
PBX Operator
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare
08.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University - Long Beach