Marissa Leniu
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with 20 years of progressive experience in construction finance and administration, offering expertise comparable to a bachelor’s-level foundation in accounting and business operations. Proven success in managing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing timely financial transactions across multiple projects, and strengthening vendor and client relationships through accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/Senior Project Accountant
HMT USA LLC
Escondido, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Process and manage incoming and outgoing deposits, ACH transactions, and wire transfers
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain strong vendor relationships and communications
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lien waiver processing to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions
- Prepare and process monthly progress billings for multiple projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and facilitating timely payments
- Assist with job cost tracking and ensure accurate general ledger coding
- Collaborate with project managers and field teams to streamline project financial operations and enhance communication
- Prepare weekly financial updates and job performance reports for executive management
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and supported month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and financial reports
SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
FLATIRON DRAGADOS CONSTRUCTION
San Diego, CA
09.2016 - 07.2025
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, client invoices, collections, and subcontractor payments for multiple construction projects, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions
- Prepared monthly owner billings and ensured compliance with Federal and State contract requirements.
- Supported project accounting functions including job costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and change order tracking
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts, processed month-end close activities, and ensured accuracy of financial records
- Collaborated with project teams and senior management to deliver financial reporting and job cost analysis, enhancing decision-making processes
- Managed project setup, revenue/cost coding, and intercompany invoicing for joint venture and multi-entity projects
- Facilitated Disadvantage Business Enterprise compliance reporting and contract documentation for state and federally funded projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
- Utilized accounting systems and advanced Excel skills to support reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements
BILLING MANAGER
MC CONSULTANTS
Carlsbad, CA
07.2006 - 09.2016
- Maintained detailed knowledge of client billing requirements to prepare accurate monthly invoices and coordinate payment schedules, enhancing client satisfaction
- Reviewed and processed vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment to maintain positive vendor relationships
- Managed collections activities through client communications and in-person meetings to resolve payment status and update accounts efficiently
- Supported the CFO and Controller with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Assisted the finance team with tax preparation activities and processed annual 1099 reporting
- Supervised and trained office staff on company procedures and reviewed incoming orders for approval in coordination with front desk operations
Education
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
Oceanside, CA06-2001
College Course Work - Business Accounting & Finance
Palomar College
San Marcos, CACollege Course Work - Business Management
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CASkills
- JD Edwards Enterprise
- Oracle Textura
- Rhumbix Payroll
- GC Pay
- Bottomline TAP AP
- Procore
- Timeslips Sage
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Foundation
- QuickBooks
Timeline
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/Senior Project Accountant
HMT USA LLC
08.2025 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
FLATIRON DRAGADOS CONSTRUCTION
09.2016 - 07.2025
BILLING MANAGER
MC CONSULTANTS
07.2006 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
College Course Work - Business Accounting & Finance
Palomar College
College Course Work - Business Management
Mira Costa College