ASHLEA VARGO SEXTON
Parrish,FL
Summary
Experienced construction accountant with a focus on financial reporting and project management. Expert in accounts payable and receivable, leveraging cost analysis and cash flow forecasting to improve profitability. Works closely with project managers and stakeholders to maintain compliance and financial oversight.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Anthonys Cooling Heating & Electrical
Palmetto, FL
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Responsible to confirm daily bank and credit card activities.
- Reviewed Purchase Orders to confirm proper job allocations.
- Confirmed, entered and paid Accounts Payables.
- Reconciled monthly vendors, bank and credit card statements.
- Kept and updated all vehicle records.
Construction Accountant
Ocean Air Conditioning
Sarasota, FL
05.2013 - 06.2023
- Executed comprehensive financial analysis, encompassing AP/AR and reconciliations.
- Coordinated closely with project managers to create and maintain job-specific schedules of values.
- Generated detailed cost and budget reports to enhance project management effectiveness.
- Reviewed and approved construction invoices while overseeing timely payments.
- Maintained accurate records within the general ledger.
- Managed all profit and loss functions, including financial reporting and cash flow forecasting.
- Collaborated with divisional managers, lenders, CPAs, and legal professionals for financial alignment.
- Collected essential documentation for cost certification, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Construction Accountant/Administrator
Steel-Cor Inc General Contracting
Rochester, MI
02.2003 - 09.2012
- Implemented a reliable filing system to streamline access to business planning financial data.
- Designed and updated complex financial spreadsheets to facilitate ongoing analysis.
- Managed payroll processing, including verifying hours worked, correct project and calculating overtime pay.
- Developed and maintained construction project budgets.
- Reconciled bank statements and prepared journal entries as needed.
- Provided support during external audits conducted by third parties.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions associated with construction projects.
- Assisted in preparing cash flow forecasts for projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI05.2002
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Cloud accounting
- Bank reconciliation and GAAP compliance
- QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Payroll administration
- Service Titan
Certification
- Notary Public
- Lien Law Certified
- CAD courses
Timeline
Accountant
Anthonys Cooling Heating & Electrical
10.2023 - 06.2025
Construction Accountant
Ocean Air Conditioning
05.2013 - 06.2023
Construction Accountant/Administrator
Steel-Cor Inc General Contracting
02.2003 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science -
Oakland Community College