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Laura Murphy

Walnut Creek,USA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Accountant with a proven track record at Feher and Peers, excelling in project accounting and conflict resolution. Recognized for enhancing financial reporting accuracy and maintaining meticulous project records. A dedicated team player with exceptional time management skills, committed to driving project success and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Accountant

Feher and Peers
Walnut Creek, California
10.2023 - Current
  • Vantage point operating system
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely reporting of financial data.
  • Assisted in the preparation of month-end closing processes and reconciliations.
  • Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders.
  • Authorized transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
  • Processed invoices
  • Communicated with project management and professionals to monitor job progress cost reporting.
  • Conducted monthly reviews of all open projects to ensure accurate accounting records.

Coordinator

Roto Rooter Services Company
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Operated AS400s
  • Maintained accurate records of service requests and technician performance.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Accounts receivable
  • Collections
  • Pulled building and encroachment permits
  • Coordinated incoming projects
  • Conflict management
  • Organized files and created an online database through teams
  • Worked with cities to pull business licenses
  • Payroll
  • Coordinated service schedules and dispatched technicians to customer locations.

Dispatcher, Customer Service

First Class Signing Services
Livermore, California
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Dispatch notaries to signings
  • Operate Snap Docs dashboard
  • Manage incoming calls on a multi-line phone
  • Contact title officers, escrow, and clients
  • Dispatch orders to other dispatchers
  • Communicated with lenders, title companies, and real estate agents regarding signings.
  • Operate slack successfully
  • Worked successfully from home
  • Prepared and checked loan packages to ensure accuracy of all required signatures.
  • Recruited prospects
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
  • Coordinated with clients to schedule signing appointments and ensure timely service.

CO-Manager

Ann Taylor
Livermore, California
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Worked to increase conversion by 20%.
  • Helped to maintain a $3 million store.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained 15+ associates.
  • Helped to lead our store to #1 in all metrics for our district.
  • Helped to keep a clean and safe working environment during COVID.
  • Assisted in managing daily store operations and team scheduling.
  • Coordinated inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
  • Led visual merchandising initiatives to enhance store displays and layouts.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust product placement and promotions effectively.

Manager

Yankee Candle
Livermore, California
04.2014 - 07.2019
  • Helped to maintain a 30% conversion
  • Helped to increase on comp by 50%
  • Took over the store and ran it successfully for a year as the interim store manager
  • Recruited, hired, and trained 15+ associates and helped develop them into excellent team members with exceptional product knowledge
  • Helped to lead our store to #1 in sales throughout the outlet sector
  • Planned and implemented all seasonal floor sets to match company standards
  • Received employee of the quarter for running the store during an emergency while keeping all numbers up

Education

Associates of Science - psychology

Las Positas College
Livermore, California
08-2026

Skills

  • 96WPM
  • Team player
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Conflict management
  • Vantage point
  • Recruiting
  • Microsoft programs
  • Electronic invoicing
  • Project accounting
  • Company-wide rate changes
  • Conflict resolution
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Employee training
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts payable management

Activities

  • Literature
  • Environmental conservation
  • Volunteering
  • Hiking
  • Travel

Certification

  • SHRM certificate expected December 2025

Timeline

Senior Project Accountant

Feher and Peers
10.2023 - Current

Coordinator

Roto Rooter Services Company
09.2022 - 10.2023

CO-Manager

Ann Taylor
08.2019 - 07.2021

Dispatcher, Customer Service

First Class Signing Services
07.2019 - 08.2022

Manager

Yankee Candle
04.2014 - 07.2019

Associates of Science - psychology

Las Positas College

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