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Barbara Woollett

Oakley,CA

Summary

Seasoned Analyst with 42 years of finance experience. Demonstrates attention to detail and problem-solving abilities spotting and resolving discrepancies. Focused on completing accurate and timely work.

Dedicated service to Chevron Corporation in finance positions that included 14 years in Government Reporting, 3 years in Intercompany Accounting, 10 years in Fixed Asset Accounting, and 15 years in various positions within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Special Billing.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Analyst - Government Reporting Team Lead

Chevron
San Ramon, CA
07.2007 - 04.2021
  • Prepared required schedule of reports representing Downstream activities. Data produced was used in oil and gas statistical data published by federal, state and local agencies and Corporation reporting.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to consistently achieve service commitment of 90% on time reporting results as prescribed by reporting schedules
  • Identified variance analysis, analyzed information, to ensure reporting accuracies and prepare responses for inquiries. Handled concerns and issues quickly due to strict time constraints for report filing
  • Subject matter expert in all aspects of Government Reporting. Invaluable resource in areas of optimization and automation of processes, and training.
  • Prepared and submitted 70+ reports per year representing monthly, weekly, annual, and quarterly deliverables.

Intercompany Accountant / Oversite Analyst

Chevron
Concord, CA
07.2004 - 07.2007
  • Partnered with managers and accountants worldwide, delivering prepared reports and presentations, for quarterly teleconference meetings using software proficiencies. Organized and led meetings to communicate issues and create action plans to resolve imbalances.
  • Championed reduction of worldwide intercompany imbalances to record lows, through creation of imbalance tracking templates, distributed throughout critical workdays during month end close.
  • Managed final month end close review of intercompany account balances ensuring no account imbalances were out of tolerance of prescribed Sarbanes Oxley threshold. Responsible to identify immediate corrective actions and key contributors to resolve and minimize or eliminate close delays
  • Supervised team of 6 accountants.

Fixed Asset Accountant

Chevron
Concord, CA
10.1994 - 07.2004
  • Performed Capital and Expense Project analysis for accuracy and adherence to Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and proper capital vs. expense decisions.
  • Led training classes in creation of Capital and Expense projects in SAP
  • Created assets to asset ledgers to accommodate settlement of expenditures from projects to assets.
  • Effectively worked through month end processes to ensure resolution of any posting discrepancies or errors, holding up Book and Tax closes.
  • Responded to Capital vs. Expense questions using GAAP and Corp UAM manuals for validation.
  • Processed asset sales, involuntary conversions, asset exchanges and retirements.
  • Reconciled Cash accounts for proceeds related to asset and facility sales.
  • Performed Insurance accounting reconciliations for vessels.
  • Performed Capital Lease accounting for Chevron vessels.
  • Supported Fixed Asset function for 3 different OPCO's within Chevron. Marketing, Shipping and Pipeline organizations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt. Diablo High School
Concord, CA
06.

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • Strong SAP skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Strong Business Intelligence skills
  • Experience in Power Pivot and Power BI
  • Solid skills in Microsoft Teams

Timeline

Finance Analyst - Government Reporting Team Lead

Chevron
07.2007 - 04.2021

Intercompany Accountant / Oversite Analyst

Chevron
07.2004 - 07.2007

Fixed Asset Accountant

Chevron
10.1994 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Mt. Diablo High School

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Los Medanos College
Barbara Woollett