Nahir Aquino
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Project Accountant with foundational experience in financial documentation and project support. Quick learner with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results. Eager to apply analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to contribute effectively in a dynamic accounting environment. Ready to grow and develop within a challenging role in project accounting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant I
Reed Construction
12.2023 - Current
- Created and maintained an accurate trade partner check run list
- Updated and maintained the projected billings report daily, including dollar values and notes
- Processed and sent accurate client pay applications
- Collaborated with the controller to resolve project issues
- Set up new jobs in Projected Billings, ProCore, and Sage300
- Held monthly accounting meetings with an agenda to review projected billings, 10th report, aging report, major updates, and resolve issues
- Responded to trade partners' payment inquiries in a timely manner
- Conducted thorough reviews of pay applications and trade partner paperwork to ensure accuracy
- Resolved all remaining balances and open contracts at the end of projects, including new contracts, change orders, and pay applications
- Obtained weekly commitments on outstanding items from project managers and team leaders, providing updates to the controller
Project Accountant Assistant
Reed Construction
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with project managers to issue contracts, change orders, and purchase orders for timely processing
- Managed projects, contracts, and change orders using Sage300
- Entered invoices into TimberScan for accurate and timely payment processing
- Used ProCore to add new projects and maintain directories
- Employed Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Processed weekly check run lists, executing payments within one business day
- Managed check and ACH payments, balancing the subcontractor payment list
- Collected certificates of insurance from subcontractors to ensure compliance
- Coordinated with the project accountant to resolve project-related issues
- Collected subcontractor waivers of liens for compliance
Education
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2022
Skills
- Sage300
- TimberScan
- ProCore
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Project Accountant I
Reed Construction
12.2023 - Current
Project Accountant Assistant
Reed Construction
10.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of Illinois at Chicago
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