Elizabeth Del Hierro
Olton,TX
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with a 20-year track record in customer service, billing, accounts payable, payroll, and receivables. Proven ability in financial analysis, reporting, and government contract oversight. Detail-oriented and organized, skilled in utilizing diverse accounting systems and software. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Divcon LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
- AIA Billing (G702/G703 Forms)
- Construction Accounting
- Schedule of Values
- Budget Tracking & Job Costing
- Change Order Management
- Retainage & Lien Waiver Tracking
- ERP/Software: Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, QuickBooks
- Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), Adobe Acrobat
- Enter Vendor invoices into Foundations for payment
- Verify Materials, Pricing, Quantity, and PO issues with Warehouse
- Lead weekly budget tracking sessions with project teams to ensure alignment with financial goals and timelines.
- Participate in recurring project meetings to provide financial insights and update budget tracking tools.
- Matched purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure three-way match compliance.
- Reviewed and coded invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and job cost codes.
- Scheduled and processed check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments in accordance with payment terms.
- Collaborated with the sales team to resolve project-related issues and ensure client expectations were met.
- Worked closely with the sales team to analyze project scope, cost implications, and resolve billing or contractual discrepancies.
- Coordinated with sales and project accounting to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing per client agreements.
Accountant
Training Rehabilitation and Development Institute
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Recorded daily payments to customer accounts and ensured proper bank deposits.
- Developed and implemented new policies for cash posting.
- Created SOPs for accounts receivable and billing procedures.
- Processed recurring contract invoices through WAWF, GSA, IPP, Finale, and Sage Intacct.
- Managed wage adjustments and contract modifications.
- Submitted billings per contract specifications and reconciled reimbursable costs.
- Supported fixed asset maintenance and reconciled de-obligated amounts.
- Reviewed financials on expiring contracts and invoiced multiple government contracts.
- Maintained a Master Contract Abstract sheet, tracking CLINs, funding, and payments.
- Resolved outstanding invoices via DFAS, MyInvoice, and contract administrators.
- Conducted weekly meetings with Project Managers to address budget and billing issues.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and wage determinations.
- Coordinated monthly close-out responsibilities and maintained customer files.
- Engaged with military personnel to discuss billing issues and financial reconciliations.
- Assisted in general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and audit preparations.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Imagine Communications
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed accounts receivable for a $2.1 million portfolio over 30+ days.
- Applied daily bank deposits and submitted AR adjustments for management approval.
- Analyzed accounts to resolve billing discrepancies, reducing past due accounts by 30%.
- Provided recommendations to Project Managers regarding budget allocations.
- Developed collection strategies, improving on-time payments by 20%.
- Streamlined billing processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Prepared monthly aging reports and cash flow projections.
- Utilized Coupa, Ariba, and Fusion for account reconciliation and financial reporting.
Accountant
IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Generated labor reports, budgeted projects, and managed collections for senior management.
- Reconciled customer payments, including credit cards, ACH, and checks.
- Reviewed contracts for billing accuracy, modifications, and change orders.
- Processed debit and credit memos and ensured accurate application.
- Provided cash reports and financial forecasting to the CFO.
- Maintained Excel trackers for payment records, discrepancies, and escalations.
- Reconciled month-end statements, including credit card and fleet accounts.
- Assisted in vendor setup and compliance documentation.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures.
- Worked with project managers on contract billing, deliverables, and invoicing.
- Processed supplier payments and ensured accurate waiver documentation.
- Analyzed customer accounts for credit limit adjustments and term modifications.
- Prepared bid packages and closeout manuals.
- Managed past-due AR accounts and resolved payment misapplications.
- Coordinated with the Controller for collections on outstanding accounts over $50,000.
- Compiled weekly AR and Crystal Reports.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Montwood High School
01.1997
Skills
- Ledger accounting proficiency
- Financial reporting skills
- Budgeting and pricing strategies
- Government contract oversight
- Accounts payable/receivable expertise
- Payroll processing capabilities
- Audit preparation skills
- Month-end close procedures
- Tax preparation knowledge
- Expertise in accounting software: Sage, UltiPro, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Preparation of financial statements
- SOX compliance knowledge
- Excel proficiency with Crystal Reports
- FAR compliance understanding
- Vendor/customer relationship management
- Cash flow management techniques
- Job cost tracking abilities
- Variance investigation skills
- Project performance forecasting abilities
- Contract review expertise
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Cost analysis reporting skills
- GAAP adherence knowledge
- Audit preparation experience
- Collections management capabilities
- Expense tracking methods
- Audit preparation
Timeline
Project Accountant
Divcon LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
Accountant
Training Rehabilitation and Development Institute
01.2021 - 01.2023
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Imagine Communications
01.2017 - 01.2021
Accountant
IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives
01.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Montwood High School