Gina Wilson
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Accounting Administrator at Barr Engineering Co, adept at invoice processing and financial reporting. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing collaboration across departments. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Accounting Administrator
Barr Engineering Co
02.2017 - Current
- Manage a personal portfolio of clients and projects that includes processing invoices, following up on receivables,
- Support the PAA team with billing and financial processes.
- Train new hires and assist existing PAA's with systems such as Vantagepoint, SNaP, and EI;
- Develop training materials
- Become the sponsors of new hires and support them during their first 6 months to 1 year of employment
- Cover other PAA's when on vacation or gone from the office making sure their work is keep up to date and accurate.
- Work closely with Accounts Receivable and accounts payable to ensure clients needs are met.
- Assist the PAA Manager when needed and take on extra duties when she is not in the office for an extended period of time
- Assist he PAA team aspects of Vantagepoint upgrades and testing, document processes, and collaborate with Corporate Accounting on improvements and best practices.
- Participate in candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and integration planning for new team members; monitor progress during onboarding.
- Serve as a liaison between the PAA team and other internal or external stakeholders; attend BU meeting
- Participate in candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and integration planning for new team members; monitor progress during onboarding.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, enhancing the flow of financial information and fostering collaboration in achieving company goals.
- Mentored junior staff members on accounting best practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06-1988
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Accounting policies
- Financial analysis
- Revenue recognition
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Sponsoring and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- MS office suite
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with PMRG on making the LDF digital form for Lump Sum Closeouts
- Notary with the State of Minnesota
- Completed the Earned Value course of Project Management
- Completed the Mechanic of Project Management course
Timeline
Senior Project Accounting Administrator
Barr Engineering Co
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Minnesota