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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Pillar College
New Jersey

Skills

  • 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