MARIE BUTIONG
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proficient in Infor Lawson, Deltek Vision, PeopleSoft & Peachtree accounting systems Proficient in ADP & RSM McGladrey payroll software Team player with supervisory experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Well-organized and team-oriented Strong financial reporting skills Enthusiastic and hard working Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Asset Accountant
Covenant Living Communities & Services
2019.07 - Current
- Approve capital projects and create activity numbers and projects in Lawson
- Maintain project-related projects, including contracts and change orders
- Responsible for posting of journal entries into Lawson accounting software
- Authorize the transfer of expenses into an out of project-related accounts
- Work closely with project management, vendors and subcontractors to research and resolve any discrepancies
- Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
- Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings.
Senior Accountant
Total Finance AC, LLC
2015.02 - 2019.04
- Reconcile bank reconciliations on daily basis and accounting monthly close
- Responsible for posting of journal entries into DealPack accounting software
- Responsible for monthly sales and use tax return filing
- Responsible for quarterly IFTA return filing
- Supervised AP clerical staff in their daily duties
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner
- Responsible for journalizing bi-weekly payroll
- Responsible for maintaining schedules and recording depreciation of fixed assets
- Reviewed variances and provide variance analysis on income statement and balance sheet
- Responsible for recording daily cash receipts & disbursements.
Staff Accountant
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
2008.07 - 2014.01
- Responsible for posting of journal entries into Deltek Vision accounting software
- Run monthly project progress reports for project managers for billing review
- Generated monthly client invoices for billing purposes in timely manner
- Processed accounts payable and bi-monthly vendor check runs including travel expense vouchers
- Reviewed variances and provide variance analysis on income statement and balance sheet
- Responsible for recording daily cash receipts & disbursements
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner
- Responsible for journalizing bi-weekly payroll.
Staff Accountant
AIM Specialty Health (formerly American Imaging Management, Inc.)
2005.07 - 2008.02
- Responsible for posting of journal entries into Peachtree accounting software
- Run health claim reports on weekly basis for reconciliation of check disbursements
- Reviewed and audited weekly timesheets for call center staff for payroll purposes
- Assisted the Controller in month end reporting and account analysis
- Reviewed variances and provide variance analysis on income statement and balance sheet
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner
- Responsible for recording payroll entries and employer sponsored benefit accruals.
Staff Accountant
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
2002.04 - 2005.06
- Responsible for editing and posting of journal entries into PeopleSoft 7.52 module
- Performed monthly close and month end reporting for social security, 401k, rent allocation, Interest on loan balances, amortization of corporate insurance, accrual of insurance benefits
- Reconciled Canada’s bank accounts, account analysis of assets & liabilities
- Processed intercompany invoices for H&S Asia Pacific and Latin American regions
- Responsible for the monthly recording of Canada’s payroll, cash disbursements, depreciation expense, cash receipts, accounts receivable transactions, bank reconciliation adjustments and accrued bonuses into PeopleSoft
- Responsible for foreign subsidiary accounting
- Responsible for closing the foreign business units and opening the current period after month-end close
- Entered the monthly foreign exchange rates into PeopleSoft 7.52
- Edited & posted on-line billings of PeopleSoft Receivable modules.
Staff Accountant (Travel Supervisor)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
- 2002.02
- Supervised clerical staff and group leader in their daily duties
- Performed monthly close and month end reporting
- Assisted in the development of an automated travel expense reimbursement system
- Negotiated company car rental and corporate card agreements with outside vendors
- Responsible for increased performance and work processes in the Travel section of Accounting
- Coordinated the year end close with internal departments and external auditors
- Maintained the PeopleSoft 7.52 accounts payable module
- Responsible for running crystal reports and used n-vision for drill down of accounts in PeopleSoft
- Created queries in PeopleSoft for account analysis and reconciliations.
Foundation Fund Accountant
Rotary International
1998.12 - 2000.08
- Prepared and posted journal entries through PeopleSoft 7.52
- Assisted in testing of general ledger module for implementation of Peoplesoft upgrade
- Processed the Diners Club corporate activity for RI and TRF through T&E reconciler software
- Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts monthly
- Prepared variance analysis of accounts in a timely manner
- Ensured timely payment of District Governor budget and new club disbursements
- Prepared and journalized the costs associated with the Rotarian Magazine
- Prepared monthly allocation of departmental travel expenses to account for personal travel.
Accountant
The University of Chicago
1991.04 - 1998.10
- Assisted finance manager in month end reporting and account analysis
- Supervised bookkeeper and student clerk in their daily duties
- Entered and prepared standard journal entries
- Reviewed weekly accounts payable vouchers and processed check runs
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports for month end close
- Documented accounting controls in policies and procedures
- Processed reimbursements to individuals and independent contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting -
Loyola University of Chicago
01.1990
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- MS Office Suite
- Finance
- Funds Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Project Accounting
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Software Systems
- Attention to Detail
- General Ledger
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Capital Asset Accountant
Covenant Living Communities & Services
2019.07 - Current
Senior Accountant
Total Finance AC, LLC
2015.02 - 2019.04
Staff Accountant
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
2008.07 - 2014.01
Staff Accountant
AIM Specialty Health (formerly American Imaging Management, Inc.)
2005.07 - 2008.02
Staff Accountant
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
2002.04 - 2005.06
Foundation Fund Accountant
Rotary International
1998.12 - 2000.08
Accountant
The University of Chicago
1991.04 - 1998.10
Staff Accountant (Travel Supervisor)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
- 2002.02
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting -
Loyola University of Chicago
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