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Jamie Vondrak

Sioux City,IA

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager/Accounting Assistant

MBW Construction, LLC
02.2018 - Current
  • Worked closely with project managers and leadership, reviewed bids to determine local licensing, permitting, and taxation requirements.
  • Applied for and maintained company contractor licensing in multiple states; responsible for timely filing of sales/use, excise/gross receipt, and franchise tax returns.
  • Reported directly to the company President, performed month-end closing tasks, year-end audit tasks, and maintained accurate documentation for future needs.
  • Managed Builders Risk, General Liability, and Workers' Compensation coverage; worked directly with insurance brokers on yearly insurance audits and reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and proficiency in billing processes, including Time & Materials, Cost Plus, Percent Complete, and Fixed Price, prepared both manually and using accounting software such as Foundation and Sage 300; familiar with using customer billing portals such as Taulia and Mercado.
  • Prepared and submitted bi-weekly payroll using WorkMax and Payroll4Construction; compiled and submitted all benefit reporting to include 401K, HSA and FSA; submitted all 401K census documentation for each payroll and yearly audit requirements.
  • Managed Accounts Payable and streamlined the payment process by implementing a document imaging system for invoice approval and electronic storage.
  • Prepared monthly profit projections by compiling project data and updating the WIP report to distribute to the leadership team for review.
  • Reviewed and monitored project budgets to recognize potential losses; updated contracts with Owner Change Orders.
  • Performed project close-out analysis, including verifying all vendor subcontracts were billed up to the contract amount; prepared vendor retention payments and lien waivers; assisted vendors with billing issues.
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliation; reviewed and processed positive pay exceptions, executed vendor payments via ACH; managed the corporate credit card account and maintained user access.

Accounting Specialist

Klinger Companies
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Prepared quarterly profit projections.
  • Prepared monthly AR invoices for four separate construction companies using Sage 300.
  • Maintained accurate documentation regarding accounts receivable in accordance with company policies.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Sage 300.
  • Prepared and filed monthly sales/use tax and excise tax returns in multiple states for four separate entities.
  • Prepared cost-to-date reports for project managers to review.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Gleeson Constructors, LLC
02.2006 - 01.2015
  • Worked with project managers to prepare bid packages and scopes of work for multi-million dollar industrial construction projects throughout the United States.
  • Completed close-out documents and prepared close-out materials for the project Owners.
  • Worked closely with the accounting department to set up new job numbers and input budget information using Procore.
  • Prepared and revised contract documents using ConsensusDocs and AIA Contract Docs.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed continuing education credits for Professional Engineers on staff, as well as renewing PE licenses.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Created marketing materials for use at trade shows, online publications, and signage.

Education

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
South Sioux City, NE

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
12-2026

Skills

  • ERP systems proficiency
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cash flow management
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Payroll administration and timekeeping

Timeline

Business Manager/Accounting Assistant

MBW Construction, LLC
02.2018 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Klinger Companies
01.2015 - 02.2018

Executive Administrative Assistant

Gleeson Constructors, LLC
02.2006 - 01.2015

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Columbia Southern University
Jamie Vondrak