Erik Valencia
Austin,TX
Summary
Meticulous Accountant with strong skillset in investigating variances, approving expenses and project cost management. Committed to a detail oriented approach in regards to journal entries as well as General Ledger and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Accountant
LS Power
Austin, USA
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated with AP, procurement, and project development teams to ensure accurate capital project coding and timely cost capture in general ledger, facilitating financial transparency.
- Reviewed construction contract invoices against approved budgets, maintained change order logs, and tracked retainage balances to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
- Assisted with project-related month-end close, including recording actuals, determining accruals, and reconciling project balance sheet accounts.
- Led monthly cash forecasting process, enhancing financial planning through accurate projections.
Crude Oil Accountant
HF Sinclair Corporation
Dallas, USA
11.2023 - 05.2026
- Forecasted crude oil transportation prices for accurate monthly costs.
- Supported multiple refinery supply chains representing purchases ranging from 1-4m bbls / month, $1-$5m of associated logistics expenses and inventories up to 1m bbls.
- Collaborated with crude oil schedulers and traders to adjust estimates and future price projections.
- Executed journal entries and inventory adjustments while performing account reconciliations.
- Monitored changes in state, national, and international tariffs and costs associated with crude oil movement.
Project Accountant
SD-Cap Construction Management, LLC.
Carrollton, USA
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed timely and accurate project transaction postings daily, including cost, billings, change orders, and budget adjustments.
- Ensured up to 5 timely and accurate project transaction postings per day such as cost, billings, change orders, and budget adjustments.
- Submitted 3 to 4 construction loan draw packages per week of $5-10m to obtain funding from lenders.
- Assisted with the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Led the accounting team as interim lead during the extended absence of the senior accountant.
Staff Accountant I
SD-Cap Construction Management, LLC.
Carrollton, USA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded monthly bank reconciliations for all client accounts.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical and electronic data, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Managed routine responsibilities autonomously to ensure smooth financial operations.
Education
B.B.A. - Accounting
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Financial forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- QuickBooks
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Blackline
Skills Interests
Fluent in English and Spanish
Leadership Experience
Sigma Chi Fraternity, San Marcos, TX, Executive Council Member, 12/18, 12/19, Directed monthly events for the entire ~150 person organization., Headed yearly budgeting process and compared forecasted amounts with actual expenses., Oversaw stringent enforcement of all university rules and bylaws., Arranged judicial board meetings to deliver fair trials to members.
Timeline
Senior Project Accountant
LS Power
06.2026 - 08.2026
Crude Oil Accountant
HF Sinclair Corporation
11.2023 - 05.2026
Project Accountant
SD-Cap Construction Management, LLC.
05.2022 - 10.2023
Staff Accountant I
SD-Cap Construction Management, LLC.
09.2021 - 05.2022
B.B.A. - Accounting
Texas State University