Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Cumming Group
Charleston, SC
04.2015 - Current
Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
Analyzed dates, coding, commitment and retainage for completeness prior to submitting to project manager.
Performed ad-hoc analysis as required to support decision making related to project budgets.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely payments are made according to contractual terms.
Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for year-end tax purposes.
Researched complex accounting issues that arise during a project lifecycle.
Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
Contract Administrator
Cumming Group
Charleston, SC
01.2004 - 03.2015
Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
Conducted research and compiled solicitation packages for contracting officer.
Performed research related to specific clauses or terms within a contract as required by the client.
Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts as necessary.
Interpreted contracts and ensured that parties were compliant with their contractual obligations.
Drafted and prepared contractual documents such as NDAs, service agreements, and purchase orders.
Coordinated internal audits of contracted services and products for quality assurance purposes.
Strengthened documentation traceability, developing organizational systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
Administrative Assistant
Cumming Group
Charleston, SC
08.1999 - 12.2003
Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
Identified areas where process improvements could be made in order to streamline operations.
Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
Education
Business Administration and Management
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
Business Science
Southern Wesleyan University (Adult)
Charleston, SC
Skills
Contract Management
Account Reconciliation
Financial Management
Team Leadership
Strong Communication
Organization and Prioritization
Procurement and Acquisition Strategy
Affiliations
Co Lead for Women of CCorp (WoCC) an Employee Resource Group within Cumming Group
Board of Directors for National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Palmetto Chapter #385
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