BARRY KRIKAU
Summary
Dynamic, highly-motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive administrative and accounting experience seeking to utilize expertise in a challenging new position within a progressive organization. Detail-oriented, dynamic and multi-faceted administrative support and accounting professional with extensive experience in various office environments. Outstanding capacity for customer service and problem-solving; combine strong strategic planning and organizational skills with an innate ability to execute high-level projects. Deliver high performance/process large volumes of data in fast-paced work environments with proven ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with management, personnel and key clients. Highly reliable team-player; perform exceptionally in autonomous environments with little or no supervision while excelling as a member of a team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Bond Companies
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review and lender compliance.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports. property management role
- During the last 18 months of employment assumed property manager role in addition to then current Accounting Manager role.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting activities for a multi-million dollar property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial planning and decision-making support.
- Managed tenant move-in and move-out processes, accurately adjusting financial records to reflect changes in property occupancy.
- Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to accurately gauge organization cash flow.
- Performed electronic banking transactions and completed bank reconciliations to obtain comprehensive picture of organization bank accounts.
- Mentored junior accountants within the team, fostering professional development opportunities through training initiatives and ongoing feedback sessions and trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Coordinated with leasing agents to review lease agreements, verifying accuracy and completeness of financial terms and conditions prior to execution.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction levels through prompt resolution of rent-related disputes while maintaining positive landlord-tenant relations.
- Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Optimized cash flow management by effectively monitoring accounts receivable and payable, ensuring efficient use of company resources.
- Developed strong working relationships with external auditors, facilitating efficient year-end audits and minimizing discrepancies identified during reviews.
- Analyzed and reported financials for private properties and commercial properties annually.
- Dealt with tenant invoices, balances, and payments for 75 tenants and 5 commerical properties.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Accounting Manager
Bond Companies
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations,
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Prepared cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital requirements.
- Assumed property management role during the last 18 months of employment in addition to current Accounting Manager roles.
Controller
JCF REAL ESTATE, INC.
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Direct accountability for the daily management of office operations
- Was responsible for managing all human resources and payroll activities
- Provided information to accountants and CPAs in regards to yearly tax returns and compilations
- Performed daily financial activities including budget, AP/AR and accounting
- Oversaw human resources duties including hiring, training and developing staff; developed annual reviews and incentive plans that reduced turnover
- Reviewed construction draw requests and finalized the draws with lenders
- Including gathering sworn owner statements
- Procured Lien Waivers from vendors for various construction draw payments and maintained positive vendor relations
Senior Property Accountant
JCF REAL ESTATE, INC.
05.1998 - 02.2018
- Was responsible for managing accounting for real estate properties that are either owned or managed
- Prepared monthly property financial statements including bank reconciliations and handling general ledger accounts
- Reviewed and approved payables, leases, billing adjustments and deposits
- Collaborated with asset management team to prepare quarterly/yearly budgets as well as any quarterly reforecasting including cash flow forecasting
- Maintained detailed and accurate records of fixed assets and compiled all fixed asset entry ledgers
- Ensured proper coding of all invoices or payables associated with assigned entities
- Prepared detailed financial analysis of properties by compiling financial data for investment evaluation by senior management
- Implemented a streamlined accounting process through the use of Timberline
Staff Accountant
COLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Managed all aspects of accounting and operations including budgets, P&L, forecasting and employee management
- Responsible for journal entries, billing, AP/AR, purchasing, payroll, taxes and human resource activities
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements
- Implemented budgets, internal controls and cost reporting to analyze financial stability
- Worked with financial institutions to secure financing for expansion and fixed assets
- Negotiated contracts with customers, vendors and insurance companies
- Maintained positive customer and vendor relations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Charleston, Illinois01.1991
Skills
- Accounting
- Property Management
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service & Support
- Invoice Processing & Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
References
Professional References Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Bond Companies
07.2018 - 07.2024
Accounting Manager
Bond Companies
07.2018 - 07.2024
Controller
JCF REAL ESTATE, INC.
06.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Property Accountant
JCF REAL ESTATE, INC.
05.1998 - 02.2018
Staff Accountant
COLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
01.1995 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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