Excel
JOCELYN ODIJK
Project Accountant
Cleveland,OH
Summary
I am a meticulous Project Accountant with immense capacity to oversee projects with numerous moving parts. Skilled assessor of project numbers with diverse software arsenal at disposal ranging from Excel to Deltek to Oracle. Positive and Approachable liaison between company management and project leadership translating figures into easily understood language. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a can do attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
WSP
Cleveland, OH
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Led efforts for reporting of project information and analysis to include WIP aging, employee labor utilization reports, project profitability and project earnings.
- Communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
- Generate and distribute Finance reporting, Prepare special project analyses for the PICs, PMs and others
- Project Setup, Budget Review, Billing, Revenue Review, PM Guidance and Support
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
- Employing problem-solving skills and analysis and the reporting of problems to the Finance Management
- Assist in reviewing and guiding all monthly Billing invoices
- Oversee portfolio collection efforts on a monthly/quarterly basis for problem accounts
- Perform Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables functions
- Oversee the accurate timely submission of timesheets and expense reports for entire company.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led efforts for reporting of project information and analysis to include WIP aging, employee labor utilization reports, project profitability and project earnings.
- Communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
- Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Generate and distribute Finance reporting, Prepare special project analyses for the PICs, PMs and others
- Project Setup, Budget Review, Billing , Revenue Review, PM Guidance and Support
- Employing problem-solving skills and analysis and the reporting of problems to the Finance Management
- Create all monthly Billing invoices
- Oversee collection efforts on a monthly basis
- Perform Accounts Payables functions
- Oversee the accurate timely submission of timesheets and expense reports for entire company.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
AECOM
San Diego, CA
11.2007 - 12.2020
- Led efforts for reporting of project information and analysis to include WIP aging, employee labor utilization reports, project profitability and project earnings.
- Communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
- Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals.
- Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Generate and distribute Finance reporting, Prepare special project analyses for the PICs, PMs and others
- Project & Billing
- Setup, Budget Review, Revenue Review, PM Guidance and Support
- Weekly& Monthly analysis of P & L accounts of projects
- Employing problem-solving skills and analysis and the reporting of problems to the
- Finance Management.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
BUREAU VERITAS
San Diego, CA
04.2001 - 10.2007
- Communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services
- Generate and distribute Finance reporting, Prepare special project analysis for the PICs, PMs and others
- Project & Billing
- Setup, Budget Review, Revenue Review, PM Guidance and Support
- Weekly & Monthly analysis of P & L accounts of projects
- Employing problem-solving skills and analysis, and the reporting of problems to the
- Finance Management
- Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures
- Provide the accounts payables team member with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses 2
- Reviewed project employee credentials and approved or rejected account access as appropriate.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
- Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals.
- Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Conceived project accounts in company accounting system according to direction from senior accountant.
- Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA 08.1998 - 02.2001
Skills
Project Close Outs
Accomplishments
- Understanding Financial information and its importance (no matter the level of detail) is so critical to all members of a company that the service I can provide as a Project Accountant, being a part of the support system to our Project Managers and Operational Staff make each day a new opportunity to make a difference that matters!
- As a Project Accountant my goal is to be a positive & supportive member of our local team, to our internal and external clients, fellow members of the Finance Community and beyond that I can be!
Strength Finders
My Top 5 Strengths:
1 Input
2 Empathy
3 Positivity
4 Activator
5 Connectedness
Software
Word
Deltek
Oracle
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
WSP
11.2022 - 05.2023
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP
01.2021 - 05.2022
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
AECOM
11.2007 - 12.2020
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
BUREAU VERITAS
04.2001 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Business
San Diego Mesa College
08.1998 - 02.2001