Jill Bentley
Bountiful,UT
Summary
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, extensive experience in full cycle accounting, managing job costs, and proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting. Adept at articulating complex financial concepts and driving impactful decisions, ensuring accurate financial records and reports. Methodical and results-driving with solid work ethic, always aiming to complete tasks timely and with minimal errors. Seeking accounting position, bringing expertise in full cycle accounting, financial analysis, budget management and streamlining processes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Cost Accountant
Engage Contracting Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Analyze & report job status to Project Manager and Executive Team.
- Improved interdepartmental communication by serving as a liaison between accounting and operations teams regarding job costing matters.
- Continuously improved internal controls related to job cost accounting procedures for enhanced efficiency and risk mitigation efforts.
- Ensured timely invoicing and collection of receivables, contributing to positive cash flow management.
- Conducted regular account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of job cost entries, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Provide accounting support to all Project Managers for all construction projects.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Project Accountant
Dreamworks Contractors
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for the accuracy of the execution of all subcontracts and entering into accounting system.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Identified potential cost savings opportunities by analyzing project expenditures and recommending adjustments to budget allocations.
- Responsible for full cycle accounting processes, including A/P & A/R entry and G/L reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly billing draws to client/developers using Procore.
- Prepare and maintain lien waivers for all subcontractors and owners.
Senior Accountant
Supporting Strategies
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Fully Remote.
- Monthly accounting for clients, from A/P to A/R and prepare financial statements.
- Communicate with clients and gather accounting documents.
- Utilize Dext, Hubdoc, Teamwork, Bill.com and many other platforms for document exchange and storage.
- Present quarterly financial statements to clients via zoom.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Controller
DB Mechanical, Inc.
06.2012 - 04.2022
- Assisted with establishing DB Mechanical in June 2012
- Built accounting infrastructure.
- Installed and implemented Accubuild software for accounting and job costing.
- Responsible for full cycle accounting processes.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements and management reports.
- Responsible for payroll processes and monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
- Entered and maintained Purchase Orders and Job Costs system for all contracted projects with General Contractors and subcontracts with vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare and track lien waivers for all construction projects.
- Responsible for establishing policies and procedures.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Accountant
Vault Denim
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Started as Part-Time sales tax preparer.
- Moved up to managing accounting department and processing full cycle accounting procedures.
- Calculate commission checks for distributors on monthly basis.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for management and reconcile all general ledger accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Assistant Controller
National Wood Products
03.2005 - 08.2011
- Prepared financial statements for all 5 divisions.
- Instrumental in streamlining month end process from releasing within 10 days to releasing within 5 business days from close of month.
- Worked closely with outside auditors and designed spreadsheets for reconciliations and responsible for completion of all reconciliations.
- Filed and reconciled sales tax reports for UT, CO, NV and CA - implemented online filings when available.
- Responsible for filing all payroll tax reports for UT, CO, NV and CA and for filing semi-weekly tax deposits to IRS, CA and CO.
- Reconciled payroll reports and taxes and served as back-up for payroll.
- Developed policies and procedures for every accounting position.
- Assist Controller with various projects and oversee accounting staff.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages and work with outside auditors.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Financial Analyst
Evans & Sutherland
12.1999 - 03.2005
- Responsible for monthly financial statements of subsidiary of E&S
- Prepare annual operating plan for business area within corporate structure
- Responsible for weekly, quarterly and annual budget vs actual for management
- Managed fixed assets of entire company and filed property tax and sales tax reports
- Implemented electronic timecard system and electronic pay statements
- Streamlined payroll from 40 hours/week to 10 hours
Controller
Bear Creek Country Kitchens
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Prepared departmentalized financial statements.
- Revised chart of accounts for better financial reporting.
- Created cash plan for better management of vendor payments.
- Initiated accounting department policies and procedures and companywide job descriptions.
- Initiated proper use of purchase orders and physical inventories resulting in better BOM practices.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed accounting department.
Accounting Manager
Power Music
05.1995 - 03.1998
Accounting Supervisor
Benchmark Enterprises
08.1992 - 05.1995
Property Manager
Tate/Brubaker Real Estate
06.1990 - 08.1992
Para Professional
Stagg & Associates
10.1985 - 05.1990
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Westminster College
05.1995
Skills
- AP/AR & F/A Management
- Account Reconciliations
- Project & Job Cost Management
- Closing Processes
- Financial Statements
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Payroll Processing
- Financial Controls Implementation
- Purchase Order Tracking
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- GAAP knowledge
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Job Cost Accountant
Engage Contracting Inc
05.2023 - Current
Project Accountant
Dreamworks Contractors
04.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Accountant
Supporting Strategies
07.2022 - 04.2023
Controller
DB Mechanical, Inc.
06.2012 - 04.2022
Accountant
Vault Denim
03.2012 - 11.2013
Assistant Controller
National Wood Products
03.2005 - 08.2011
Financial Analyst
Evans & Sutherland
12.1999 - 03.2005
Controller
Bear Creek Country Kitchens
08.1998 - 12.1999
Accounting Manager
Power Music
05.1995 - 03.1998
Accounting Supervisor
Benchmark Enterprises
08.1992 - 05.1995
Property Manager
Tate/Brubaker Real Estate
06.1990 - 08.1992
Para Professional
Stagg & Associates
10.1985 - 05.1990
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Westminster College