Dorothea Scott
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with 10+ years in Real Estate Property Management, specializing in financial reporting, budgeting, and operational efficiency. Proficient with property management software such as MRI, Timberline, and Yardi. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Proven ability to streamline processes, improve financial accuracy, and drive profitability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
ROZA 14W LLC
New York, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Lead monthly closings and financial statement preparation for commercial properties.
- Analyze financial reports, reconcile discrepancies, and manage cash flow forecasts.
- Oversee lease abstracts, common area charges, management fees, and security account reconciliations.
- Prepare and deliver timely budgets, balance sheets, and variance reports.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement financial strategies that enhance company growth.
- Improved company profitability through effective financial strategy and KPI management.
- Enhanced financial performance tracking and reporting, leading to optimized decision-making.
- Worked with 3 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for business with $1.5 M in monthly expenses.
Senior Property Accountant
Metronest LLC
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed monthly financial statements for residential and commercial properties.
- Reconciled accounts, tracked common area charges, and performed lease abstract reviews.
- Supervised A/P and A/R clerks and ensured accurate coding of invoices.
- Resolved $100K in bank reconciliation variances across 65 properties.
- Streamlined GL reconciliation process, improving accuracy and reducing errors.
A/P Manager
Durr Mechanical Corp.
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed all accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, vendor reconciliations, and job costing.
- Coordinated weekly check runs and processed travel & expense requests.
- Restored and organized A/P accruals, significantly improving process accuracy.
- Restructured the bank draw process, reducing funding time by 2 days.
Property Accountant
EIC Associates
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared monthly billings, lease renewals, and vendor 1099 statements.
- Managed cash receipts and AP invoice coding, supporting efficient payment processes.
- Improved year-end audit readiness by reclassifying journal entries and organizing financial documentation.
Project Accountant
BRIXMOR Realty
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with tenants and construction teams to ensure project specifications were met.
- Managed budgets for tenant allowance and Improvement projects. Overseeing cost allocations and project closure for over 100 retail stores
Senior Property Accountant
Prism Capital Partners
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for a portfolio of commercial properties.
- Prepared work papers, financial statements, and straight-line schedules per lease agreements.
- Delivered accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Supported Controller with special accounting projects to enhance portfolio management.
- Analyzed and reported financials for 5 Residential and 3 commercial properties annually.
- Dealt with tenant arrears and delinquent accounts, recouping over 250K in back arrears payments.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Walden University
Minnesota City, MNBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Pillar College
New JerseySkills
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Project Management
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Timberline
- Yardi
- MRI
- MS Office
- GAAP Compliance
- Leadership & Training Development
- Tenant Relations
Timeline
Assistant Controller
ROZA 14W LLC
01.2021 - Current
Senior Property Accountant
Metronest LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
A/P Manager
Durr Mechanical Corp.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Property Accountant
EIC Associates
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Accountant
BRIXMOR Realty
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Property Accountant
Prism Capital Partners
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Business Administration -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Pillar College