Jennifer Carriker
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Accounting professional with 25+ years experience and immense capacity to oversee projects with numerous moving parts. Organized and dependable candidate with proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Florida Design Contractors, LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with project managers to ensure proper allocation of resources and adherence to budgets.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Developed comprehensive financial forecasts for projects, enabling informed decision-making by senior leadership.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Improved cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing and collection of receivables.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Developed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
Senior Project Accountant
Kimley-Horn And Associates Inc.
04.2001 - 04.2023
- Financial Partner to 50-60 project managers with annual project revenue of $120 million dollars.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment for 850+ projects.
- Supervised and mentored up to 6 employees to maintain high performance levels.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate skills, qualifications, and cultural fit within the organization.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Held monthly meetings with project managers to review project financials and accurately report revenue recognition.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Produced accurate reporting while meeting multiple critical deadlines on a monthly basis.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
Project Accountant
AMEC Construction Management, Inc.
06.2000 - 03.2001
- Responsible for job cost accounting and reporting of multiple projects including a fifty-one story commercial office building with a GMP of $140 million dollars.
- Prepared monthly bank pay applications with average construction costs of $9 million dollars.
- Attended owner meetings to analyze stages of development and subcontractor billing.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Obtained and reviewed required subcontractors documents such as contracts, certificates of insurance, bonds, and waivers.
- Produced monthly cash flow projections and fee income reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1996
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Staff training and development
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Account Reconciliation
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Florida Design Contractors, LLC
05.2023 - Current
Senior Project Accountant
Kimley-Horn And Associates Inc.
04.2001 - 04.2023
Project Accountant
AMEC Construction Management, Inc.
06.2000 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University