SummaryHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market. HighlightsMicrosoft Office Intermediate in all the Microsoft Office components( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access) Very familiar with ( Macros, V-look ups, SQL, calculating formulas and manipulating reports as well as smart view) Running query reports and creating reports. SAP PeopleSoft Navigate within Resource one to retrieve financial reports and run queries ExperienceAccountant,08 2014toPresentAar Corporation Rockford,IL,An accountant within the Experimental Therapeutics Research department, which prepares grant, restricted and non-restricted financial reports to PI s within the department.Create financial models and analysis for all restricted and non-restricted accounts within our department.Prepares monthly financial reports for PI s.Reconcile the ncRNA Core on a monthly basis.Assists with the completion of effort reporting as well as completes Job Data Update Form ( JDUF) via the EPAF system and expense transfers as needed to clear deficit.Assist with the preparation of operating budget.Assist with financial model for specific grants within our department.Monitors and reviews departmental transactions to ensure compliance with established financial controls in accordance with divisional and institutional policies and to ensure applicable revenue and expenses are captured.Communicates with Grants and Contracts to ensure that requests completed in a timely manner.Reviews Open PO on a monthly basis and close all PO s as necessary.Analyzes and evaluates operations of financial systems, prepares recommendations and documents to update fiscal services and other related policies and procedures with respect to operating systems.Assist with the invoicing via ILABS.Construct a macro-enabled reconciliation template which significantly reduces keying errors while maximize reconciliation efficiency.Implemented a macro-enabled reconciliation template, which increased effectiveness by twenty percent and significantly reduced keying errors.Prepares training materials within the department to increase productivity and standardized processes.Completes special projects as assigned by the department Administrator.Staff Accountant,12 2012to08 2014Heico Corp. Highland Heights,OH,Full cycle accountant for several operating companies within Sysco Foods Company completed and issued weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements to the operating companies for review and submit to the corporate office.Uplaod and run reports in business objects for CFO ofoperating company to review.Verified journal ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items.Prepared monthly P L for several operating companies within the Sysco Corporation and research variances, reviewed transactions in the GL for accuracy, and researched transactions that deviate from the purpose of the account.Reconciled aging AR transactions and performed financial analysis, identified and explained deviations from planned or historical data.Assisted in evaluating control systems in the accounting process to ensure operating companies comply with GAAP as well as provided the necessary information to both internal and external auditors on an as needed basis.Reviewed account reconciliation from other accountants in a timely manner.Accountant Auditor,01 2010to02 2012Prairie View A M University City,STATE,Served as both an accountant and auditor within the department of financial services.The role consisted of utilizing software applications to compile, retrieve, and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.Examined accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.Provided financial trainings for over 240 faculty and staff employees to enforce the rules and regulations of the procurement card set by set the State of Texas procurement regulation.Maintained controlling records required to ensure accuracy of all data entered into the accounting system.Identified and reported situations not in compliance with PVAMU internal controls, policies, and procedures, recommending improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.Performed duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Reviewed expense report for irregularities and recommended corrective measures to improve internal controls.Prepared adjusting and closing entries, statements, and analyze financial operations. EducationMasters of Science Accounting,Expected inMay 2011toPrairie View A M University-Prairie View,TXGPA AccountingBBA Accounting,Expected inDec 2009toPrairie View A M University-Prairie View,TXGPA Accounting Skillsaccount reconciliation, accounting, accountant, accounting system, AR, budget, business objects, closing, Contracts, financial, financial analysis, financial controls, financial operations, financial reports, financial statements, GL, Grants, inventory, invoicing, ledger, Macros, Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Monitors, operating systems, PeopleSoft, policies, processes, procurement, reporting, Research, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, training materials, view  SEP  Position Title Senior Construction Accountant (Req 116) Location Fresno, CA Date Posted 08082023 Pay Range 82,000 - 118,000 Position Description Job Summary Responsible for maintaining financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Verifies the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Ensures accurate and timely reporting of all financial data in accordance with GAAP.Monitors revenue and expenses while coordinating collection, consolidation, and review of all financial data.Verifies the accuracy of all job costs as well as reconciling all subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. This includes accounts payable and receivable, cash management, equipment and payroll.Prepares monthly and annual reports on expenditures and implementing corrective actions when necessary.Prepares monthly Work in Progress Schedules.Develops and maintains systems of control for accounting transactions.Creates, audits, and maintains effective chart of accounts and ensure costs are coded accurately.Performs monthly closing of all assigned accounts ensuring detailed and accurate reconciliations are documented and filed for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.Manages expense allocations from various departments and ensures accurate account coding.Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.Manages all aspects of financial and accounting systems and processes including compliance, AP, AR and revenue accounting, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger functions, and internal financial reporting.Supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits.Assists with special projects as requested by Controller and CFO.Assists the accounting department and outside vendors to ensure financial accuracy, cost control and reporting.Preserves confidentiality of sensitive information. Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Required Education and Experience A Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Accounting. 7-10 years of professional accounting experience within the construction industry. Ability to identify and resolve complex issues. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Knowledge of Viewpoint Construction Software Excellent oral and written communication skills. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations A valid California Drivers License Physical requirements Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.