Rose M. Milka

Controller - Project Accountant

CG Hospitality

Chicago, IL

08.2011 - Current

Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
Coordinated timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers to manage cash flow.
Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
Coordinated and finalized quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
Executed periodic budgeting and modeling to project monthly cash requirements.
Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
Identified areas where process improvements could be made in order to streamline operations.
Managed unconditional waivers with payment for subcontractors based on project requirements.
Analyzed dates, coding, commitment and retainage for completeness prior to submitting to project manager.
Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
Created processes for tracking invoices from vendors and subcontractors associated with the project.
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Communicated with project management and professionals to monitor job progress cost reporting.
Collaborated with project personnel to set up records with contract status dates and project-specific contact information.
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Authorized transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and other related documents.
Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for year-end tax purposes.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Conducted monthly reviews of all open projects to ensure accurate accounting records.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to approval by management or legal counsel.
Managed and maintained project budgets, monitored expenses, and tracked financials.
Created purchase orders, subcontracts and change order requests.
Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders.
Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Researched complex accounting issues that arise during a project lifecycle.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely payments are made according to contractual terms.
Assisted in the preparation of tax returns related to projects when necessary.

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Controller - Project Accountant

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Master of Science - Accounting

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Controller - Project Accountant

Master of Science - Accounting

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