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 Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Seibel, Avaya, Internet Explorer, Chrome, V5, SAP, Great SKILLS Plains, Firefox, Access, HTML, Lotus Notes, Citrix, Workplace, Vista, Facebook Twitter Instagram and Microsoft Exchange Typing 100 WPM Experience07 2012to07 2015Production AccountantMagnolia Oil Gillett,TX,Act as an accountant for Music Matters , BGR Post Show , BET Awards Nominations , Upfronts 2013-2015 , BET News Department Notarized ,Upload budgets, adjust EFC s ETC s within the budget with production related to Forecasting and ensuring production is within the budget Advise line producers and production managers on cost reports and cost transaction reports create monthly accruals in SAP and Entertainment Partners Vista for various BET shows Process petty cash, purchase orders, and Accounts Payable process journals and reconcile the trial balance in SAP and BET systems Responsible for the Z-Option processing, Validation, parking and posting Address vendors concerns involving invoice discrepancies and payment issues Track purchase orders and match them to the invoices secure appropriate approvals to assure that invoices are paid in a timely manner Act as an assistant accountant for specific music specials, Black Girls Rock and Bobby Jones Gospel Assist talent production crew with proper completion of start paper work, deal memos, NY State Labor Forms, I-9 s and timesheets Review edits for payroll with Entertainment Partners Manage and process music clearance invoices with legal for past and current shows in production, work with legal to ensure the appropriate coding is used, and the music clearance log is updated weekly Audit A P checks for production finance, ensuring all signatures and contracts are in order, ensure that the checks have the appropriate endorsements Process timesheets for approximately over 200 freelancers for our DC, Creative Services Digital Department on a weekly basis.Captured and reported post-show recaps, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement.10 2006to02 2011Independent Entertainment Insurance AdjusterMIDLANDS CLAIM ADMINISTRATORS City,STATE,Independent Property field adjuster for Commercial and Entertainment related claims.Specializing in time element, event cancellations, business interruption and property claims Handled claim assignments from Entertainment Brokers International, Fireman s Fund, Chubb and Lloyds of London Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program Conducted claims reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, GL, Property and Auto Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes Participated in conference calls with clients brokers regarding claims matters Responded to reservation of rights letters evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forwarded to clients to review existing claims Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds.05 2005to10 2006Entertainment Claims ManagerAON ALBERT G. RUBEN City,STATE,Tech Operations Property Claims.Conducted claim reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, Errors Omissions, GL, Property and Auto Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes Participated in conference calls with clients brokers regarding claims matters Responded to reservation of rights letters Evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forward to clients to review existing claims Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program. EducationExpected in6 96totoAcademic Diploma DeWitt Clinton High School-BRONX,NYGPA with Honors GPA 4.0with Honors GPA 4.0Expected in6 01totoSelect One Business AdministrationMetropolitan College of New York-NEW YORK,NYGPA GPA 4.0Business Administration GPA 4.0Expected in4 10totoLicensed Independent Adjuster (Fire) License IA-1070756 State of New York Insurance Department-,GPA Skillsaccountant, Accounts Payable, accruals, Advertising, A P, Agency, Avaya, trial balance, budget management, budgets, budget, Citrix, contracts, clients, DC, finance, Forecasting, Forms, funds, GL, HTML, HR, HVAC, Insurance, Internet Explorer, legal, letters, Lotus Notes, Access, Excel, Microsoft Exchange, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, negotiation, office equipment, payroll, plumbing, policies, pricing, processes, coding, SAP, Seibel, supervisor, supervising, travel arrangements, Typing, Vista  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.