Sally Finelli
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Project accounting professional prepared for role with focus on delivering accurate financial insights and supporting project objectives. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project-accountant
Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating Inc
03.2019 - Current
- Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment for Multi-Million Dollar Projects, etc. Terminal One Redevelopment, CONRAC Garage, etc.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Identified potential cost savings opportunities by analyzing project expenditures and recommending adjustments to budget allocations.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
Gomes Development
Operations & Accounts Manager
11.2011 - 03.2019
- Oversaw the Construction of Over 10 Multi-Use MultiMillion Dollar Construction Projects.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring an efficient working environment for all team members.
- Reduced wait times for clients through timely execution of duties and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance, support, and sharing industry-specific knowledge.
- Accomplished project deadlines consistently while maintaining high-quality outputs using effective time management techniques.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Project Accountant & Financial Analyst
Peri Software Solutions
09.2007 - 11.2011
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
- Implemented effective cost control measures, proactively identifying deviations from budgets and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Improved project budget accuracy by diligently tracking expenses and regularly updating financial forecasts.
- Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science W/ Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
Newark06.2010
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Payroll Processing
- Audit preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow analysis
- Cost Control
- Budget Analysis
- Contract Management
- Contract Review
- Revenue Recognition
- Project forecasting
Timeline
Project-accountant
Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating Inc
03.2019 - Current
Gomes Development
Operations & Accounts Manager
11.2011 - 03.2019
Project Accountant & Financial Analyst
Peri Software Solutions
09.2007 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Political Science W/ Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
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