Denise Dao
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Houston
29
years of professional experience
Experienced accountant delivering accurate month-end close processes, driving compliance through effective audit coordination and problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing internal controls and achieving organizational financial goals.
Work History
Intrastate Revenue Accountant
9 Years 7 Months- Prepare and Analyze plant L&U.
- Prepare monthly journal entry of operational purchase and sale.
- Prepare inventory adjustment of third parties.
- Process monthly journal entries and prepare detailed monthly gross margin report.
- Track monthly imbalances by validating measurement volumes against scheduled volumes and against third party pipeline statements.
- Process jointly owned laterals with Kinder Morgan.
- Prepare account reconciliation for balance sheet g/l accounts.
- Managed revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to mitigate risks in revenue accounting.
- Oversaw month-end close activities, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline billing and collections processes.
- Prepared/Reported Railroad Gas Transmission report.
- Collaborated with measurement, scheduling, business development, contract administration and other departments to facilitate the monthly close process.
Financial Accountant
15 Years 2 Months- Developed and maintained budgets, forecasting financial performance to support organizational objectives.
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Oversaw month-end closing procedures, streamlining workflows for timely financial statement preparation.
- Led audits by coordinating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation for review.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
Financial Accountant
4 Years 7 Months- Implemented process improvements in reconciliation procedures, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Skills
Month end close
General ledger management
Budget forecasting
Cash flow management
Plant L&U reporting
Revenue recognition
Revenue and expense analysis
Revenue/Expense analysis
Audit coordination
Problem solving
Timeline
Intrastate Revenue Accountant
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Financial Accountant
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
11.2001 - 01.2017Read More
Financial Accountant
Coastal Oil and Gas
03.1997 - 10.2001Read More
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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