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Lauren Neal

Bartlesville,OK

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in project accounting, AFE management, SAP processes, and reconciliations. Proven track record of delivering precise financial reporting while fostering cross-team collaboration to ensure compliance and drive successful project outcomes. Expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing operational efficiency significantly contributes to achieving organizational objectives. Committed to upholding high standards of integrity and professionalism in all financial endeavors, ensuring trust and reliability in every aspect of the role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
08.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | General Accounting Division AFE MCBU
  • Responsible for the set up and maintenance of AFE's (Authorization for Expenditure) supporting the Mid-Con BU plus projects for Explorations and Land Skills including CPMS projects when needed.
  • Month-end closing responsibilities require SAP transactions to maintain the projects after setting up to correct any settlement or cutback errors encountered on the WBSEs.
  • Occasionally, a decision is made to cancel work on an approved AFE prior to completion when this occurs a cancellation of AFE is required. When this happens, the project is cancelled.
  • Projects need to be periodically opened and closed to allow late charges to be posted. Once approval is received, WBSEs are reopened and monitored for re-closure by WD6.
  • Creating. YY lines when new cost centers (change in cost center occurs to existing project)

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | PRA Division
  • Support PPA/CPU teams to ensure re-bookings are completed at the appropriate time (i.e., prepping rework upload files for SJ Williams plants for GBEII bookings) Using various excel spreadsheets and BO queries ensure the reconciliation of the San Juan plants accounts (111200, 143000, 143020, 202040, GNAGY) b -3 workday. Make the necessary SAP entries.
  • Ensured 4-W's were completed and accurate for Ignacio Plant reworks and CPU bookings through June 2016 accounting. Responsibility for reviewing and clearing all San Juan plants began July 2016 accounting.

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
09.2007 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | Upstream Accounting Division
  • Created the nomination spreadsheets to improve new meter setup. Set up all new meters for Ignacio Plant (approx. 40k meters). Work DOI convergence project for Ignacio Plant. Worked with analyst to investigate differences in associated balance sheet accounts for 7 plants. Spreadsheets created to better facilitate the reconciliation process.
  • Update monthly nomination files to ensure smooth transition for new meter setups. Rework monthly spreadsheets, sales allocations, rates, tie-in reworks and push through TIPS for PPA's.
  • Built/developed reconciliation process for SJ Williams Ignacio - adapted the process for use in the reconciliation project. Trained the reconciliation project team on how to utilize the tools developed to ensure accurate reconciliations.

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
06.2005 - 08.2007
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | Downstream Accounting Division
  • Monitor incoming and outgoing feeds to ensure no gaps in data. Review SOX Audit Reports twice weekly.
  • Review Feed/Terminal STAT reports. Maintain spreadsheets for terminal outages and terminal set-ups.
  • Review data in spreadsheets and Business Objects for metrics reporting.
  • By utilizing the tools in excel a more efficient report was created to review the incoming data for 451 terminals ensuring there were no gaps in the data flow.
  • Ensure that approximately 231,047 bills of lading fed into SAP electronically so our wholesale customers were billed in a timely fashion.
  • Streamlined invoicing processes, reducing turnaround time through improved workflow techniques.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
  • Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Directed gathering of required documentation and files for account audits and completed reviews.
  • Collaborated with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during annual audits.
  • Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budget preparation and forecasting initiatives.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices for process efficiency.
  • Prepared detailed financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyzed account discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to enhance data integrity.
  • Managed monthly financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy in reporting.

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
01.2004 - 06.2005
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | Downstream Accounting Division
  • Clearing suspense errors for terminals on the west coast and the central region. Worked with transportation department to clear freight errors.
  • Worked with Pricing to clear pricing issues.
  • Worked retains/diversions for the west coast.

Product Accounting Assistant

Conoco Phillips
12.2000 - 12.2003
  • Company Overview: Oil and Gas Industry | CMPT-R/A SFR Division
  • Processing A/P, Expense Reports, and Cash Advances.
  • Booked Butane movements, Cokes movements, Transmix movements, and Molten Sulfur movements.
  • Scheduled Molten Sulfur deliveries and maintained spreadsheet for monthly pipeline movements for month end reconciliation. Prepared weekly reports for state agency.
  • Reconciled pipeline and truck movements at month end for charge and yield.

Education

Master of Science - Management and Leadership

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rogers State University
Bartlesville, OK
12.2017

Associate of Science - Business Accounting

Heald Business College
Concord, CA
10.1998

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced in QuickBooks software
  • Experienced with Quicken software
  • SAP software proficiency
  • Generwell
  • Analytical reporting expertise
  • Oracle Financials expertise
  • COMETS proficiency
  • Platinum knowledge
  • Experience with Maximo systems
  • Proficient in Business Objects
  • Expertise in Essbase
  • Interactive dashboard development
  • Practical advice
  • Proficient in accounting software
  • Proficient in ERP systems
  • Receivables processing expertise
  • Financial record management
  • Budget tracking for projects
  • Revenue reporting
  • Cost tracking
  • Oil and gas revenue tracking
  • Accounts payable oversight
  • Comprehensive accounting skills
  • Detail-oriented data management
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Accurate month-end reporting
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Client support
  • Creative problem resolution
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Effective multitasking
  • Consistent reliability
  • Reflective writing
  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Proficient in organization techniques
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Financial recordkeeping
  • Effective listening
  • Clear communication
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Motivated team member
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Accounts receivable analysis
  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Client engagement
  • Excel data analysis
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
  • Reconciliation of bank statements
  • Financial record management
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Invoice processing
  • Safeguarding sensitive materials
  • Intrinsic motivation
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Measurable goal planning
  • Enhancing team cohesion
  • Meticulous measurement
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Invoice reconciliation
  • Transaction management
  • Intercompany financial transactions
  • Month-end reconciliation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Affiliations

Sigma Beta Delta

Timeline

Senior Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
08.2018 - Current

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
07.2016 - 08.2018

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
09.2007 - 06.2016

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
06.2005 - 08.2007

Accounting Associate

Conoco Phillips
01.2004 - 06.2005

Product Accounting Assistant

Conoco Phillips
12.2000 - 12.2003

Master of Science - Management and Leadership

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rogers State University

Associate of Science - Business Accounting

Heald Business College

Qualifications

  • Innovative Professional with more than 25 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance.
  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable in account reconciliations.
  • Proven ability to effectively handle difficult employee situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
  • Superior communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
  • Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
  • Quick study with ability to easily grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.
  • Energetic and self-motivated team player. Collaborates professionally with both internal and external customers.

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