Serena Miller
Porter,TX
Summary
Accounting professional with progressive experience across financial analysis, general ledger, and construction project accounting. Strong background in WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and cash flow management. Proven ability to analyze large datasets, improve financial processes, and ensure accurate reporting in fast-paced environments. Trusted partner to operations and leadership, with a focus on driving profitability, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Occidental Petroleum
The Woodlands, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Perform inventory coding reviews and reclassifications for Gulf of America operations in partnership with Supply Chain
- Prepare and post allocation and reclass journal entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Reconcile and analyze multiple GL accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances
- Review direct operating expenses and record accruals to support accurate period-end close
- Analyze administrative costs monthly to ensure proper classification and cost control
- Develop supporting documentation for internal and external reporting requirements
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership
- Perform lease accounting tracking and record related accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting
Accountant
Conn's Home Plus
The Woodlands, TX
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepare monthly margin and inventory journal entries in a high-volume environment
- Present margin analysis to business partners to support decision-making
- Reconcile 24+ balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely and accurate close
- Partner with AP and AR teams to ensure proper coding and timely processing of transactions
- Deliver monthly reporting packages to Merchandise and Treasury teams
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend adjustments.
Project Accountant
Exo, Inc.
The Woodlands, TX
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed full-cycle project accounting including billing, purchase orders, and vendor payments
- Monitored accounts receivable and collaborated with project managers to improve collections
- Produced project financial reports, budgets, and variance analysis
- Strengthened invoicing processes to improve cash flow and revenue timing
Project Accountant
Unify Energy Solutions
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed invoicing and collections efforts to ensure timely revenue capture for approximately $2M monthly across various construction projects.
- Performed WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for accurate revenue recognition
- Maintained job costing structures within ERP system to support project profitability analysis
- Managed the preparation and distribution of subcontract agreements and purchase orders, maintaining compliance with established project budgets.
- Oversaw monthly processing of around 60 lien notices and bond claims, focusing on compliance and risk management.
GL Accountant
Unify Energy Solutions
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared and posted journal entries and supported month-end close process
- Reviewed and closed A/R sub-ledger, resolving discrepancies and improving accuracy
- Led implementation of Concur expense reporting system to enhance efficiency and controls
- Prepared daily cash flow reporting for ownership and managed manual bank clearing processes
Accounts Payable Administrator
Unify Energy Solutions
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed A/P sub-ledger, vendor reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution
- Facilitated efficient vendor payment processing to maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Enhanced operational workflows by managing fleet tracking systems and coordinating administrative tasks.
- Directed front office functions to enhance operational efficiency and streamline communication processes.
- Trained junior staff on accounts payable procedures and best practices.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Maintained accurate financial records with diligent data entry of invoices and expense reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Construction Accounting (WIP, POC, Job Costing)
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- General Ledger Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Variance Analysis & Cost Control
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- ERP Systems: Oracle, SAP, Sage 300 CRE, Quickbooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Occidental Petroleum
08.2024 - Current
Accountant
Conn's Home Plus
04.2023 - 12.2024
Project Accountant
Exo, Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
Project Accountant
Unify Energy Solutions
07.2020 - 10.2022
GL Accountant
Unify Energy Solutions
07.2019 - 07.2020
Accounts Payable Administrator
Unify Energy Solutions
02.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sam Houston State University