Renée L Woodard
Sunderland,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
The Colvest Group
01.2022 - Current
- Month-End G/L Account & Bank Reconciliations w/ AJE's
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Implemented Automated Recoverable Expenses (CAM Reconciliation) in Sage 300 for efficiency and productivity of the Accounting Team
- Trained, developed and managed one lease administrative assistant/bookkeeper
- Conducted a comprehensive portfolio review of Commerical Property Insurance for locations in the state of CT that resulted with an annual cost savings of $47,000.
- Initiated/Implemented monthly accounting teams meetings
- Coordinated all property management, maintenance, development and construction activities associated with the daily operations of 45 properties and 150+ tenants to ensure increased revenue and general performance is in line with the company policies and standards
- Manage special projects for portfolio including cost saving initiatives, process improvement, and information verification while managing sensitive financial deadlines
- Notice tenants on any default/violation items in terms of lease and start legal proceedings
- Collected payments, processed financial transactions, drafted and filed lease related forms and reconciliations, and maintained confidential documents and records
- Draft Work Instructions and Updates for Training Manual
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Draft Employee Handbook
Staff Accountant /Purchasing Manager
Advanced Cable Ties, Inc.
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for select GL Account & Bank Reconciliations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Cross trained in all areas of accounting
- (A/R, A/P, Cash/ACH/Credit Card Application & Reconciliation, D&B Credit Research)
- Work with the Controller and VP of Manufacturing to ensure financial and operational performance objectives are defined and understood to provide the basis for all production planning, purchasing and control activities
- Research and evaluate supplies based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and supplier’s reputation and history
- Purchase the highest quality product at the lowest possible price at the correct quantities
- Establish operations framework providing up-to-date guideline and guidance to all team members, including work instruction and updating of ISO9001 documentation
- Implement performance improvement adjustments to the MRP system information base and/or user defined computational formulas, including material lead times, materials and/or inventory exposure levels, sub-component sourcing strategies to reduce component or sub-assembly exposure levels
Contract Administrator/ Payroll – HR Generalist
BluRoc, LLC
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Help manage various Business Acquisition Tasks (Implement New EPR System to include - Vendor & Customer setup, Invoice entry (both A/R & A/P), payment & payroll processing)
- Prepare select adjusting entries for Month-End GL account reconciliations
- Assist the President and Controller with ad hoc reports for information and financial reports as necessary
- New Hire & Processing of weekly Union payroll for 240+ Employees (Incl
- Filing Weekly State & Federal Payroll Taxes on Web portals, Union reporting in 13+ Multi-State Filings)
- Review contract and sub-contract agreements and setup new projects as awarded (Incl
- Preparing contracts for signatures, insurance and safety regulations
- Input project budget, cost codes, billing rates, etc.)
- Review project budges on estimates vs actual and investigate variances
- Report variances to project managers
- Utilize Foundation/ Sage100 Construction software to create Billing and apply payments to customer accounts
- Collection Calls when necessary
- Retrieve and prepare all Audit requests for both Union and client requests
- Manage the companies Vehicle Fleet for Fuel/Road Taxes, Tolls and Cell phone accounts
- Create/Use Sequel Query in Excel to draft KPI & WIP reporting metrics
A/R, A/P, Billing, Collections, Contract/Billing Analyst
Northern Tree Service, Inc.
09.2007 - 07.2017
- Utilize Foundation Construction software and QuickBooks to apply payments to customer accounts (i.e
- Cash, checks, wire, credit cards, etc.)
- Create/Enter billing and payable invoices for seven (7) companies
- Make collection calls; appear at Small Claims court on behalf of the company
- Review various State, Federal and Private contracts for billing issues or discrepancies
- Review Transmission/Distribution contract rates and billing for large utility site upgrades at various power companies
- Manage the companies Vehicle Fleet for Fuel/Road Taxes, Tolls and Cell phone accounts
- Obtain various state OS/OW load permits for equipment moves to various projects and jobsites
- Assist the Owner and Controller/Treasurer with ad hoc reports for information
- Assist Sales Reps with drafting and sending written proposals to potential clients
- Prepare and File state sales tax for various companies
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Utilize Quantel Interpersonal Software to apply payments to customer accounts (i.e
- Cash, credit cards, checks, wires, etc.)
- Log cases daily for billing issues in database and send necessary claim forms for resolution to customer accounts
- Make collections calls
Education
B.S. Degree - Accounting & Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2020
A.S. Degree - Business Administration
Manchester Community College
12.2004
Skills
- Startup’s
- Sage 300 Real Estate
- Leasing
- Audit preparation
- Preparing financial statements
- Accounts receivable management
- Cost accounting
- Sage 100 Contractor
- Foundation Construction Software
- Microsoft Office/Excel/Word/Powerpoint
- AP/AR invoicing
- Query
- General ledger accounting
- V Lookup/ pivot tables
- Sales tax reporting
- Ariba Supply Network
- Bank reconciliation
- SAP
- Collections
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Month end close
- Payroll processing
Accomplishments
- Southern New Hampshire University, Dean’s List 2018, Dean’s List 2019, Dean’s List 2020, GPA 3.733
- Manchester Community College, Dean’s List 2003, Dean’s List 2004, National Dean’s List 2003, GPA 3.66
- Massachusetts Notary Public, 2017-2031
Hobbies and Interests
- Manchester Regional Police & Fire Bagpipe Band, 02/11, 11/17, Manchester, CT
- Vice President | Manchester Regional Police & Fire Bagpipe Band, 11/15, 11/17, Manchester, CT, Conduct Monthly Band Executive Board Meeting, Complete all Band Performance Contracts and Scheduling
- Quaboag Highlanders Bagpipe Band, 09/06, 02/11, Monson, MA
Affiliations
- Manchester Regional Police & Fire Bagpipe Band
Timeline
Assistant Controller
The Colvest Group
01.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant /Purchasing Manager
Advanced Cable Ties, Inc.
09.2020 - 01.2022
Contract Administrator/ Payroll – HR Generalist
BluRoc, LLC
07.2017 - 08.2020
A/R, A/P, Billing, Collections, Contract/Billing Analyst
Northern Tree Service, Inc.
09.2007 - 07.2017
Accounts Receivable/Collections
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
05.2005 - 09.2007
A.S. Degree - Business Administration
Manchester Community College
B.S. Degree - Accounting & Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
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