Melissa Ferringo
Accountant
Friendswood
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 8 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, and reporting. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mitigation Accountant, Lead
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
Project Accountant
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Supported cash flow optimization efforts by actively monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and pursuing collections when needed.
- Monitored project costs.
- Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive financial reports for both internal and external auditors, providing valuable insights into project performance.
- Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
- Prepare and review monthly regional reporting of Capitalized Projects, and Mitigation Assets and Liabilities
- Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
Sr. Billing Specialist/ Project Accountant
PGAL, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Project set up and closeout.
- Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand financial requirements for each project.
- Generate and submit invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Identify, research and resolve billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and perform collections duties.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Project MWBE, City and Local Government reporting.
Administrative Assistant
Volkert, Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Prepared monthly billings to clients and sub-clients.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivables and communicated with clients to reconcile outstanding payments.
- Ensured aged accounts receivable remained under 60 days.
- Supported multiple projects with filing, organization and document control.
- Interpreted contracts regarding billing requirements and fee schedules.
- Responsible for project start-up process, and preparing necessary documentation.
- Processed and built invoices using Deltek Vision.
- Provided Human Resource support by on-boarding new hires and assisted in orientation.
- Answered phones, maintained office supplies, scheduled and organized activities such as meetings, travel conferences, training and department activities.
- Provided support by scanning, filing, copying and data entry.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, and reports.
- Developed and maintained databases and spreadsheets, prepared technical charts and tables.
- Worked cooperatively with a cross-functional team of professionals to achieve deliverables.
- Developed and maintained constructive working relationships with all clients.
Administrative Assistant
WSP, Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Responsible for diverse document control duties.
- Managed all clerical and administrative duties.
- Prepared progress meeting minutes and assured all notes were thorough and accurate.
- Communicated with various external agencies (such as Texas Department of Transportation, and City of Houston).
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBBA - Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
Billing and Invoicing
Attention to detail
Variance analysis
Analytical research
Account reconciliation
Time management
Audit support
Timeline
Mitigation Accountant, Lead
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
04.2024 - Current
Project Accountant
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Billing Specialist/ Project Accountant
PGAL, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Volkert, Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
WSP, Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
BBA - Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
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