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Betty Jo Arnold

Lexington,SC

Summary

Seasoned Accounting Management Professional, with twenty years of experience in a variety of capacities, across industries. Proven expertise in Capital & Project Accounting Processes & Management, Systems Oversight, Recording, Reporting. Knowledgeable and skilled in AP/AR, Fixed Assets, Depreciation, Tax, Workforce Management, Contract Administration, Budgeting/Forecasting, Process Improvement, Streamlining, M&A, Systems Integration & Implementation, and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

FIXED ASSETS & CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Zeus/EQT
Orangeburg, SC
01.2023 - Current
  • Manages a team of Capital Project Accountants and Fixed Asset Accountants -Responsible for all Capital, Fixed Assets, Depreciation, Budgeting/Forecasting, Project Accounting in a Capital-Intensive company, vertically integrated in that it manufactures most of its own tooling and machinery, with a heavy project load
  • Monitors all Capital Projects – Cradle to Grave – recording of Fixed Assets and Expense items – To include all labor posting and allocation
  • Handles all cost accumulation, application of Capital Interest, Depreciation Calculations & Recording, Forecasting, Reporting
  • Responsible for Annual Capital Budget, Depreciation Expense, Capital Expenditures
  • Actual Variance, and Analysis
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting, Expansion v Maintenance, Historical Variances
  • Plans, Executes, and Participates in regular Fixed Asset Full Count Inventories
  • Reviews and Manages all Capital Requests, Coding, and Education
  • As well as all Purchase Orders related to Capital
  • Produces and Distributes ME Reports, PPE Reports, Capital Project Reports, and all Audit Reports for YE
  • Key Player in Oracle 2.0 PBC Implementation, PWC Assessment with recent Acquisition
  • Accomplishments: Established official Capitalization Policy with increased threshold and specific guidelines, formalized through Quality and Corporate Compliance Oracle 2.0 Fusion PBC Implementation Design, and setup to UAT, Streamlined Numerous Reports, Established Processes & Procedures. Created and instated Project Closeout Process, ME/YE Close Checklists, Roles & Responsibilities Matrix/Job Aid linkage Established Cloud Based Collaborative Files and SharePoint Site

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER/REVENUE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

ACS Technologies, Inc.
Florence, SC
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed Revenue, Analysis, AR, Credit, Collections, Payroll, Sales Tax, Cash Accounts, Banking & Transfers, Cost Management, Reconciliations, Cash Flow, P&L, IS, Margins, EBITDA – Multiple Accounts, Call Queues, Customer Relations, Special Projects – ERP Implementation, M&A with Accounting Integration (Four Acquisitions 2021‐2022)
  • Managed a team of Accountants in various positions and in varied modes employment‐ On Site, Hybrid and 100% Remote
  • Ensured all revenue related contracts are recognized in accordance with US GAAP/Company policy/ASC 606
  • Worked collaboratively with Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Client Experience, Information & Technology, Reporting to CFO, CEO and Shareholders
  • Served in the capacity of the Controller and Finance Business Partner
  • Accomplishments: Effectively maneuvered and managed SAGE Intacct ERP Implementation, ADP Implementation, SalesForce Implementation
  • Streamlined Numerous Processes/Procedures
  • With ADP Implementation ‐ Spearheaded NEW GL Mapping resulting in accurate posting of personnel expenses/drastically reduced manual effort

PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The SEFA Group, Inc.
Lexington, SC
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Served the Controller of Engineering/Reporting to CFO, responsible for all Project Accounting functions, Payroll Coordination, Labor Posting, Management of Admin/Accounting Clerks, Reporting to Executive Directors for all entities
  • Management of Varied Projects (I/C, Lump, T&M, % Complete) from start to finish to encompass analyzation of costs, accruals/deferrals, revenue recognition, billings, reconciliations, Forecasting/Projections and General Ledger Activity
  • Analyze, Correct, Record, and Communicate Financial Results/Develop and Maintain Budgets and Fiscal Activities/ Secure Credit Information and Approval of New Vendors as well as Customers‐ Distribute Financials and Recons
  • Provide insight and direction as a committed member on boards employed to better processes for Time Keeping, Implementation of New Software, Vendor Qualification Packages, as well as mapping for Policies & Procedures
  • Accomplishments: Streamlined processes and procedures/established forms for Estimates to Complete on WIP projects
  • Set up controls on a very manual timekeeping process, dramatically reducing errors
  • Managed Implementation of new Time Keeping System – TimeControl – Technical/Field Training/Accounting
  • Effectively Managed Vendor/Subcontractor Packets, increasing business and development
  • Implemented a Reconciliation Process/Automated Reports between systems, SharePoint and Great Plains
  • Acquired Docs/Facilitated set up Tax Exempt Status on large jobs, saving thousands of dollars in taxes
  • Acquired and Maintained Company Contractors Licensing in the states of Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

EnergySolutions
Columbia, SC
08.2010 - 04.2018
  • Lead Project Accountant ‐ Covered a wide variety and high volume of projects as well as Project Managers, ranging from Nuclear Utilities, Government Contracts (Navy), Fuel Pool Projects, Cap Ex, WIP, LOP Projects – Domestic and International
  • Worked with offsite facilities; accounting for products that are built and shipped out to site, analyzed/posted costs across all projects for all Project Accountants in the Columbia office, reporting to Corporate
  • Posted/Maintained Inventory
  • Produced Accounting Reports for FS and Management Reporting
  • Actuals v
  • Cost Estimates, Analyzed/Reported Variances
  • Managed, prepared, and processed required accounting entries (e.g., accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and fees) directed by project managers and/or as required by per contract
  • Reviewed/Ensured contract compliance for timely and accurate billing/revenue recognition
  • Completed complex reconciliation activities, GL reconciliations, accruals, deferrals, and journal entries
  • Accomplishments: Received the World Class Award two years consecutively for managing the Receivables Portfolio, achieving the required metrics with the lowest percentage of past due and unbilled accounts, as well as increased capital
  • Assisted in successful onboarding and training of Project Managers and Project Accountants
  • Successfully maneuvered Project Accounts through acquisitions, public to private status, changes in CEO and Orgs as well as company buyout
  • After separation from ES – temporarily remained in employ under Subcontractor, CSI, as a Consultant, providing training to new Accountants

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

County of Lexington
Lexington, SC
02.2007 - 08.2010
  • Administered Bi‐Weekly Payroll for approximately 1500 employees
  • Financial Reporting to Department Managers / Analyzed Fiscal Records and Reports
  • Handled all Employee and Employer Deductions, Federal and State Taxes (bi‐weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually), retirement, insurance, garnishments.

COLLECTIONS/MEDICAL PRECERT/INSURANCE

Fairfield Memorial Hospital
Winnsboro, SC
12.2003 - 05.2010
  • (Full Time to PT/PRN)

UTILITY BILLING/AP MANAGER – PAYROLL – COLLECTIONS

Town of Winnsboro
Winnsboro, SC
11.2004 - 02.2007
  • Billed/Posted ‐ five cycles of approximately 5000 residential customers, businesses, and industries
  • Field Reports, Connecting, Disconnecting Utilities, Repair & Maintenance Orders, Customer Apps, Deposits, Pay Plans
  • Managed Collections of all accounts, payments, system maintenance, reconciliations, cash, and banking
  • Processed Payroll for all Employees across all Departments
  • Deductions, and Liabilities

Education

B.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- MANAGEMENT -

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

A.A. - ACCOUNTING -

YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Capital Management
  • Accounting Solutions Integration
  • Financial Forecast Monitoring
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Performance Tracking
  • General Ledger Maintenance
  • Funds Allocation
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Financial Reporting Experience
  • Records Management Procedures
  • Management Accounting
  • Internal Controls
  • Erp Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Employee Mentoring
  • Month-End Closings
  • Cost Analysis Reports
  • Account And Ledger Reconciliations
  • Month-End Reporting
  • Gaap Accounting Mastery
  • Cost Monitoring
  • Accounting Operations Systems
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Team Training
  • Audit Coordination
  • Tax Form Preparation
  • Revenue Tracking
  • Document Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Project Close Outs
  • Database Entry
  • Tax Preparation Skills
  • Producing Reports
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Ad Hoc Analyses
  • Variance Analyses
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budget Analysis
  • Accounting Data Analysis
  • Accounting Operations Processes
  • Cashflow Processes

Websites

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

FIXED ASSETS & CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Zeus/EQT
01.2023 - Current

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER/REVENUE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

ACS Technologies, Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2022

PROJECT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The SEFA Group, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

EnergySolutions
08.2010 - 04.2018

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

County of Lexington
02.2007 - 08.2010

UTILITY BILLING/AP MANAGER – PAYROLL – COLLECTIONS

Town of Winnsboro
11.2004 - 02.2007

COLLECTIONS/MEDICAL PRECERT/INSURANCE

Fairfield Memorial Hospital
12.2003 - 05.2010

B.A. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- MANAGEMENT -

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

A.A. - ACCOUNTING -

YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

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