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Marie-José Murray

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Desired Job Title

AccountantConstruction Billing CoordinatorOffice Manager - Project Accountant and BookkeeperBookkeeper

Work Type

Gig WorkContract Work

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$65000/yr - $85000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with 20+ years of experience delivering accurate, compliant financial records for small to medium-sized businesses in construction, real estate, and corporate environments. Expert in full-cycle bookkeeping, QuickBooks, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, month-end closes, and financial reporting to support seamless tax preparation and CPA collaboration.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Ryder Homes of California
04.2022 - 03.2026
  • Maintained accurate general ledger and transaction records using QuickBooks and other accounting software, ensuring 100% compliance for month-end closes and financial reporting.
  • Managed full accounts receivable/payable cycles, including timely bank statement reconciliations, vendor communications, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports and journal entries, providing clear insights into fiscal performance for management and external CPA review.
  • Supported year-end processes with accurate trial balances and documentation, facilitating smooth tax preparation and audits.

Construction Billing Coordinator

Allied Construction Service
Livermore, CA
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Processed customer invoices for construction services and materials.
  • Coordinated billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
  • Weekly project job costing review.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding payment terms and timelines.
  • Processed weekly payroll for 50+ employees including timecards verification.
  • Maintained accurate payroll records for audit purposes.
  • Analyzed employee data to ensure the accuracy of payroll records. Organized company events and activities to strengthen team relationships and morale.

Accounting Manager

RE Milano Plumbing
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for timely vendor payments.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payment distribution for all staff members.

Accounting Manager

Delta Gunite Solano, Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Processed customer invoices for construction services and materials.
  • Coordinated billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding payment terms and timelines.
  • Processed weekly payroll for 30 employees; regular and certified payrolls.
  • Maintained accurate payroll records for audit purposes.
  • Analyzed employee data to ensure accuracy of payroll records.
  • Assisted in maintaining employee records and ensuring data accuracy in HR systems.
  • Payments of payroll taxes, 401K contributions.
  • Created and maintained personnel and tax files: I-9, W-4, W-2, 1099, insurance, vacation, and employee time logs.
  • Calculation of yearly worker's compensation premiums and oversaw yearly insurance audits.
  • Year-end tax preparation including quarterly payroll reports, P&L, and bank reconciliation.

Office Manager - Project Accountant and Bookkeeper

TM Davis Associates
San Francisco, CA
08.2008 - 08.2013
  • Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
  • Collaborated with project managers to track expenses and forecasts.
  • Assisted in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify invoices and payment schedules.
  • Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects.

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Various Firms (Abrams Traffic & Engineering, Thomas Baak & Associates)
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2001 - 07.2006

Performed core bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative functions, including budget tracking, RFQs/RFPs, and executive support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Industrial Relations, Major in Personnel Management

Université Laval
Ste-Foy, Québec

Associate's degree - Social Sciences

Collège Mérici
Québec, Québec

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Payroll management
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Invoice processing and compliance
  • Regulatory adherence
  • QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro
  • American Contractor
  • Foundation
  • Sage 300 Real Estate and Construction
  • Sage Intacct
  • Produced sales and production reports to US Government agencies
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

LANGUAGES

French and English

Timeline

Accountant

Ryder Homes of California
04.2022 - 03.2026

Construction Billing Coordinator

Allied Construction Service
03.2020 - 03.2022

Accounting Manager

RE Milano Plumbing
08.2018 - 11.2019

Accounting Manager

Delta Gunite Solano, Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2018

Office Manager - Project Accountant and Bookkeeper

TM Davis Associates
08.2008 - 08.2013

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Various Firms (Abrams Traffic & Engineering, Thomas Baak & Associates)
09.2001 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Industrial Relations, Major in Personnel Management

Université Laval

Associate's degree - Social Sciences

Collège Mérici
Marie-José Murray