CHRISTINE ROSE
Conroe,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional experienced in managing financial records across diverse industries including Auto Body, Community Banking, and Property Management. Delivered comprehensive analysis and reporting through strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in all accounting phases. Committed to upholding integrity and dedication while consistently meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
Trademark Property/Market Street
09.2024 - Current
- Applied cash to accounts receivable, balanced lockbox, and performed reconciliations and collections to ensure aging remained under 60 days while effectively communicating with vendors and tenants.
- Processed property invoices and coded expenses for Trademark Property Market Street accounts.
- Processed property invoices and coded expenses for Trademark Property Market Street accounts.
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER
Robert Half
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed accounting department and implemented processes to position company for growth. Construction Landscape company. Input all transactions to record vendor invoices, credit card receipts, oversee invoicing and pay applications, prepare all bank deposits, positive pay, prepare and generate payroll. HR duties. Met weekly with owners to discuss progress.
- Reconciled bank, credit card, and ledger balances.
- Recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
TAX ANALYST
Pyramid Global Hospitality
The Woodlands, TX
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared monthly and quarterly workbooks for tax filing for 30+ hotels, ensuring timely filing of sales, occupancy, tourism, liquor, and parking tax returns. Returns include Sales Tax, Occupancy Tax, Tourism, Liquor, and Parking Tax Returns. Maintained copies of returns and supporting documents for audits. Research tax variances. Compile RE and PP Tax data for 200 Hotels, develop notification system. Led special projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Prepared hospitality tax filings for Pyramid Global Hospitality properties.
- Reconciled sales, use, and occupancy tax accounts across hotel operations.
- Reviewed invoices for tax coding accuracy and compliance.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Centex Technologies
Killeen, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Produced accurate and timely financial reports for 3 companies: IT, Property, and a Foundation. Record transactions into accounting system. Full cycle A/R & A/P, Collections, Credit Card and General Ledger reconciliations. Advised CEO on inefficiencies, discrepancies, and billing issues within the company. Researched and developed action plans to ensure compliance with GAAP. Improve accounting methods to comply with Cost Accounting Standards, FAR and DCAA regulations. Growing 8a Government Contractor.
- Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for Centex Technologies, ensuring timely billing and payment cycles.
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for Centex Technologies billing cycles.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger entries in QuickBooks.
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
FPI Property Management
Folsom, CA
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Created accurate and timely financial reports for a portfolio of communities. Collaborated with departments within FPI and clients to ensure seamless financial operations. Managed a/p, check issuance, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and supporting schedules including budgeting.
- Ensured timely and accurate entry of property accounting data for FPI community portfolios to facilitate financial reporting.
- Verified and adjusted discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger balances to ensure accuracy.
- Analyzed accounts payable records and assigned appropriate codes to vendor invoices for accurate tracking.
BOOKKEEPER
Side Bar Café
Sacramento, CA
12.2009 - 09.2014
- Part Time bookkeeper/Office Manager for a BEP Cafeteria located in the Department of Justice Attorney General Building. Responsibilities included recording of daily sales, balancing cash, preparing and posting deposits, input inventory items, post a/p, prepare vendor payments, reconciling vendor statements when discrepancies exist, enter and record payroll, vacation accruals, and maintain employee files. Entered month-end transactions, accruals, fixed asset depreciation, and journal entries accurately. Reconcile bank statements, merchant card statement and balance sheet accounts. Prepared financial statements and sales tax reports to ensure compliance and timely submissions. Perform year-end close and income tax preparation.
- Ensured accuracy of financial records by reconciling bank statements with general ledger entries.
- Created detailed invoices and billing documents to facilitate accurate payments.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
C.A.H.P. Credit Union
Sacramento, CA
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Oversaw human resources and payroll functions: recommended outsourcing in-house payroll, reviewed and sourced corporate insurance annually, including employee benefits, liability, workers' compensation, and 401K reporting. Completed various tax returns. Establish internal controls for accounting department. Schedule a/p runs, prepare journal entries, fixed assets, and monthly accruals. Implemented purchase order system, review and approve g/l reconciliations. Review and monitor cash position. Review CU investments and perform monthly accounting entries for $50+ mm investment portfolio. Adhere to month end close deadlines, review preliminary close reports, research variances prior to closing. Prepared financial reports for Board of Directors, including detailed narratives to support decision-making. Prepare budgets and prepare Capital Investment schedule. Complete accounting section of Call Report. Served as liaison for annual audits, coordinating with DFI, ASI, and CPA, and implemented balance sheet certification process. Managed staff of 2.
- Managed month-end close for credit union general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and cleared variances in accounting records.
- Prepared financial statements for C.A.H.P. Credit Union leadership and auditors.
CONTROLLER
CRRGlobal, Inc. (Center for Right Relationship)
Benicia, CA
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Accounting department management, developed and implemented processes and procedures, internal controls, audit trails, prepared budgets, cash flow management, break-even analysis, reconciliations. Payroll and human resource compliance issues to include insurances, labor laws, and personnel policies. Implemented scholarship program and designed payment plans to maintain continuous cash flow. Contributed to the executive team and participated in all aspects of running the business, including sales, operations, marketing, and accounting. Advised owners on financial strategies and business decisions.
- Managed financial reporting for Center for Right Relationship training and mediation programs.
- Oversaw budgets for nonprofit operations, workshops, and client services.
- Prepared monthly close entries and account reconciliations.
CONTROLLER
Quality First Home Improvement, Inc.
Citrus Heights, CA
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities included set up, improve and maintain accounting system, develop accounting procedures, policies, etc. Performed and/or supervised all accounting functions. Review and approve all expenditures, implement PO system including controls on company charge accounts. Oversaw administration and human resources across corporate and satellite locations, ensuring compliance and effective resource management. Maintain compliance to key areas including CSLB, OSHA and handle insurance needs. Improved financial reporting and job production with continuous oversight, job cost controls, commission tracking and follow up. Prepared forecasts and budgets for each product line and location, supporting strategic decision-making and financial planning. Assisted management in all departments to improve workflow, efficiency, and growth of the contractor. Oversaw a team of two staff members.
- Prepared financial statements, budget reports, and management summaries for leadership review.
- Oversaw general ledger, journal entries, and month-end closing procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
DeVry University
Sacramento, CASkills
- ERP software
- Customer relations
- GAAP principles
- Accounting operations
- QuickBooks proficiency
- General ledger management
- Account audits
- AP coding
- AR collections
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- General ledger
- Month end close
- Tax compliance
- Internal controls
- Financial statement preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial research
- Bank reconciliations
- Budget compliance
- Month-end closing
- Fixed asset management
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable management
- General ledger maintenance
ACCOUNTING PROJECT RESULTS:
Research and Implement changes to bring Centex Technologies accounting department/system into DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency), FAR and GAAP compliance during first 7 months of employment. Groom company to prepare for growth. No previous Federal contracting experience., Suspended corporation was revived and in good standing at The Lighting Geek., Saved company with substantial losses by reducing staff, cutting operating costs by more than $ 20,000/mo. by reviewing and cutting services, contract negotiations and survival mode tactics at CRR Global in 2009., Set up CRM to monitor marketing department for lead generation and sales bonuses. Provided verification for bonus claims; eliminated duplication of payments made to staff for same lead claims, verified/improved payroll processing time as the system provided history of lead generation while at Quality First Home Improvement., Reviewed liability insurance, changed carriers, $15,000 savings in first year; implemented inventory and purchase order system reducing frivolous spending and employee abuse at Metro Mailing Service.
Timeline
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
Trademark Property/Market Street
09.2024 - Current
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER
Robert Half
03.2024 - 08.2024
TAX ANALYST
Pyramid Global Hospitality
06.2023 - 03.2024
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Centex Technologies
06.2022 - 05.2023
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
FPI Property Management
09.2015 - 03.2018
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
C.A.H.P. Credit Union
11.2010 - 06.2012
BOOKKEEPER
Side Bar Café
12.2009 - 09.2014
CONTROLLER
CRRGlobal, Inc. (Center for Right Relationship)
01.2009 - 11.2009
CONTROLLER
Quality First Home Improvement, Inc.
02.2007 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
DeVry University