Rebecca K. Nolen
Clayton,CA
Summary
Over 35 years of construction accounting experience have made me a
diligent Controller with a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning. Successfully streamlined accounting processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in budget forecasting and financial reporting. Valued for teamwork, adaptability, and financial acumen.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
RAY’S ELECTRIC
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
Controller
W.A. THOMAS CO. Inc
09.2006 - 01.2024
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and review with principals
- Prepare monthly job cost reports and review with project managers (WIP)
- Work with Certified Public Accountant and facilitate accurate reporting for fiscal year end reviews and corporate tax reporting
- Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts
- Manage union audits – Carpenters and Laborers
- Oversee and manage accounts receivable and payables-including progress payments to subcontractors and suppliers-verifying all required documentation has been submitted
- File all taxes – weekly, quarterly, and annually
- Payroll process to ensure taxes and deductions are timely and accurate
- Setup Job Costs
- Manage relations with Bonding Company including bonding inquiries
- Responsible for annual renewal of GL, WC, and Health Insurance contracts
- Respond to and manage bank inquiries
- Oversee worker’s compensation and general liability audits.
- Completed research and implemented software conversion for accounting.
Bookkeeper
PRIVATE CLIENTS
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Maintained accounting records for individuals and businesses. Paid monthly bills and recorded in Quickbooks and Quicken. Reconciled monthly cash accounts, prepared financial statements, handled insurance and union audits and prepared quarterly and annual payroll reports.
Accountant
S.J. GALLINA & CO, LLP
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Assisted construction clients with monthly and year-end accounting. Maintained and performed monthly accounting and tax return preparation of multiple pension and profit sharing plans. Assisted on audits, reviews and consolidated financial statements including preparation of tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Worked mostly under direction of the managing partner of the firm.
Accounting Manager
M.A. LINDQUIST CO., INC.
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing and general ledger balances, accumulated all information for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements. Assisted in conversion to new accounting and job costing software package.
Office Manager
CHRISTIE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Responsibilities included all accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, monthly sales tax returns and financial statements. Had worked often with Caltrans and BART on multiple projects. Other responsibilities included handling all insurance policies. Also managed bidding procedures including ordering bonds and meeting “Good Faith Requirements”.
Payroll Clerk
CHRISTIE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Responsibilities included weekly payroll, preparing union reports, all facets of preparing weekly payroll including certified payroll reporting and necessary tax deposits. Also reconciled and prepared quarterly and annual tax returns and any correspondence relating to payroll issues. Dealt effectively with audit requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Science -
California State University
Hayward, CA03.2002
Skills
- Foundation Accounting Software
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Preparing financial statements
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Accounting management
- Statement reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Controller
RAY’S ELECTRIC
10.2024 - Current
Controller
W.A. THOMAS CO. Inc
09.2006 - 01.2024
Bookkeeper
PRIVATE CLIENTS
01.2003 - 01.2006
Accountant
S.J. GALLINA & CO, LLP
01.1994 - 01.2003
Accounting Manager
M.A. LINDQUIST CO., INC.
01.1993 - 01.1994
Office Manager
CHRISTIE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
01.1989 - 01.1993
Payroll Clerk
CHRISTIE CONSTRUCTORS INC.
01.1989 - 01.1993
Bachelors of Science -
California State University
Community Service
I am an active member of the Clayton Business Community Associations (CBCA). Our Oktoberfest and Art & Wine Festivals bring in thousands of people every year over 2 separate weekends and we use that profit to give back to the community. We give scholarships to qualified students, donations to our local elementary, middle, and high school. As well as donations to our local police department and library and many other groups.
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