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Billie Jo Smythe - Garber

Billie Jo Smythe - Garber

Senior Construction Accounting Professional
Frisco,Texas

Summary

Detailed oriented, dedicated and responsible person. My vast experience in various office settings is a great plus. I am a team player, willing and ready to assist in any duty whenever possible. I deliver outstanding administrative support for all executive and administrative team members as well as professional customer service throughout public interaction. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and excel in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Temporary Consultant

Robert Half International Inc.
Dallas, TX
06.2013 - Current
  • Provided accounting and administrative support to multiple companies while with Accountemps Temp to Perm Division. Duties vary with each assignment which requires me to be flexible and well versed in the wide variety of needs for every job. All positions required basic office skills in addition to the skills shown below

Veritas Construction (6 1/2 month position)

  • Coded and entered invoices into Quickbooks.
  • Processed vendor payments.
  • Ensured lien waivers were completed and received.
  • Prepared monthly AIA billings.
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep of printers and copiers.

TBK Materials (5 month position)

  • Matched sales tickets for 5 satellite sales offices.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices.
  • Ran various reports for satellite and main offices.
  • Prepared and mailed checks.

Borejaks (14 month position)

  • Matched and invoiced 650+ oil tickets weekly.
  • Prepared employee new hire and termination paperwork.
  • Ran various reports for both site and regional levels.
  • Documented incidents in employee data base and kept hard copy records in employee file.
  • Ran various reports for both site and regional levels.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep of printers and copiers.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.

CB Jeni (multiple assignments over 3 years)

  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Entered invoices into accounting system
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Created and input data into new spreadsheets and databases.
  • Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.

Part Time Café Cashier and Crossing Guard

Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
09.2009 - 08.2012
  • Verified student lunch was per district and federal guidelines.
  • Performed transactions on a point of sale register.
  • Accepted payments via check or cash.
  • Ensured beverages and food was efficiently stocked and eligible for sale.
  • Checked inventory and ordered food items as required.
  • Counted, balanced and verified register amounts at end of day.
  • Assisted students in crossing major intersections
  • Administered first aid to students.
  • Interacted with multiple levels of educational staff, parents, and students of all ages.
  • Performed student counts for Frisco PD.

Contract and Billing Manager / Credit Analyst

4front Engineered Solutions
Farmers Branch, TX
11.2008 - 06.2009
  • Reviewed, edited and approved construction contracts.
  • Prepared monthly AIA billings.
  • Processed change orders and requests for information.
  • Approved invoices for payment.
  • Developed submittals, O&M manuals and project close out documentation
  • Prepared monthly AIA billings.
  • Processed lien waivers.
  • Prepared collection spreadsheets.
  • Collected past due accounts.
  • Reviewed and approved applications for credit.
  • Determined Contractors lines of credit.

Assistant Loan Manager / Payment Processor

VIP Finance
Richardson, TX
11.2006 - 11.2008
  • Accepted and posted cash and check payments.
  • Balanced customer accounts.
  • Inspected vehicles to determine maximum loan value.
  • Prepared new loan paperwork.
  • Ensured all GPS monitors worked and tracked.
  • Collected past due payments.
  • Skip traced severely delinquent accounts.
  • Balanced cash drawer.
  • Processed vehicle repossession paperwork.


Project Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Conley Design
Irving, TX
08.2003 - 11.2006
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through finish by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Maintained project warranty database and spreadsheets.
  • Scheduled and conducted project meetings (pre-bid, pre- construction, progress, and final.
  • Prepared monthly AIA invoices.
  • Coded invoices to correct job cost account.
  • Ensured Site Managers prepared weekly jobsite reports.
  • Developed and maintained project submittal logs.
  • Assembled and processed project close out paperwork.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TX
Aug.1986 - Dec.1989

Skills

  • Construction accounting experience
  • 75 WPM typing speed
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Works well under pressure
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Advanced clerical knowledge
  • Pleasant demeanor
  • Open minded and creative
  • Fast learner
  • Customer Support
  • Office Supplies and Inventory

Timeline

Temporary Consultant

Robert Half International Inc.
06.2013 - Current

Part Time Café Cashier and Crossing Guard

Frisco Independent School District
09.2009 - 08.2012

Contract and Billing Manager / Credit Analyst

4front Engineered Solutions
11.2008 - 06.2009

Assistant Loan Manager / Payment Processor

VIP Finance
11.2006 - 11.2008

Project Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Conley Design
08.2003 - 11.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Dallas County Community College
Aug.1986 - Dec.1989
Billie Jo Smythe - GarberSenior Construction Accounting Professional