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Cathy Sayles

Burlington,KY

Summary

Inquisitive [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of experience in [Industry] environments. Brings in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and project billing. Partners and communicates with project management team to align job cost objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Accountant

TriVersity Construction, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
06.2018 - Current

Project Accountant

TriVersity Construction, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
06.2015 - 05.2018
  • Project Accountant for up to 100 simultaneous projects for a multinational manufacturing client
  • Create and authorize access to all project accounts
  • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
  • Authorize all expenses transferred in and out of project-related accounts
  • Review and approve all supplier invoices related to the projects
  • Review and approve all timesheets for work related to the projects
  • Create all customer contract billings on a monthly basis
  • Confer with receivables staff regarding any unpaid contract billings
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and work in progress reports
  • Report to management on project profitability, opportunities for additional billing, any project variances and remaining project funding
  • Close out project accounts upon project completion
  • Quarterly inclusion and tax incentive reporting
  • Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, including research and reconcilement.

Project Accountant

Hunt Builders Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
02.2014 - 06.2015
  • Project Accountant for five Project Managers
  • Enter subcontractor contract documents, change orders and purchase orders
  • Project start up and close out
  • Review owner contracts to ensure all terms and conditions are met
  • Report to Project Managers on cost control as well as overall project costs as they relate to budget and impact on profitability
  • Interface with corporate accounting activities including A/P, A/R and financial reporting as required
  • Respond to inquiries and requests from project staff and office personnel
  • Implemented a paperless environment, improving overall efficiency and productivity
  • Supervised the execution of the new Annual Subcontractor Agreement process
  • Established new insurance standards and policies to improve risk management
  • Created new standard operating procedures for payment processing.

Accounts Payable Manager

HGC Construction Co.
Cincinnati, OH
12.2011 - 10.2013
  • Accounts Payable Manager for HGC Construction Co
  • Contact person for over 200 Subcontractors
  • Processed all AIA billings, checking for accuracy and working with Project Managers, Engineers and Subcontractors to resolve any issues or to obtain missing documentation
  • Worked with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure that contracts were generated and executed in a timely manner
  • Collaborated with the Payroll Department to ensure receipt of Certified Payrolls in regards to Prevailing Wage projects
  • Responsible for the training and supervision of the Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Welcomed opportunities for expanded role during co-worker’s extended absence
  • Established trust with Suppliers and Subcontractors, building relationships by ensuring prompt and accurate payments
  • Implemented a system of controls in recordkeeping to assure account accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies
  • Performed in dynamic role mastering new systems, processes, and workflows.

Education

A.S., Legal Administration -

Vincennes University
01.1995

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Paperless Environments
  • Foundation Construction Software
  • Citrix ShareFile
  • ViewPoint Construction Software
  • SharePoint
  • Procore
  • COUPA
  • Concur
  • CorPay
  • Fundware
  • Blackbaud
  • MIP
  • Quickbooks
  • Logos
  • E-Tapestry
  • Church Windows
  • Construction Imaging
  • Bluebeam
  • Internal Controls
  • Variance Analysis
  • Journal Entries
  • Expense Tracking
  • Budget Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Contract Review
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cost Control
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Project Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Management

Timeline

Sr. Project Accountant

TriVersity Construction, LLC
06.2018 - Current

Project Accountant

TriVersity Construction, LLC
06.2015 - 05.2018

Project Accountant

Hunt Builders Corporation
02.2014 - 06.2015

Accounts Payable Manager

HGC Construction Co.
12.2011 - 10.2013

A.S., Legal Administration -

Vincennes University
Cathy Sayles