SummaryDegreed accountant with more than 10 years of diversified accounting experience seeking accounting position at a well-established company in Houston HighlightsTeam-orientedDetail-orientedDeadlines focusedExcellent communication and presentation skillsQuick learnerStrong management skillsGood analytical skillsAbility of managing multi tasksTechnical SkillsAccounting Software PeopleSoft QuickBooksTax Software Drake Ultra Tax TurboTaxOperating Systems XP Windows Professional Windows 7 Windows 8Microsoft Office Word Advanced MS Excel skills MS Access PowerPoint OutlookPDF Adobe Reader Adobe Acrobat X ExperienceAccountant,04 2012to06 2014Apache Corporation Houston,TX,Prepare federal tax returns for individuals and small businesses.Perform bookkeeping and prepare financial statements for small businesses.Perform special projects short-term assignments such as accountant at MCT Sheet Metal, Inc.Tax Accountant,10 2011to04 2012Evergy Topeka,KS,Contributed to the overall production and enhanced the efficiency of the corporate tax services by exceeding production goals.Answered clients queries regarding their tax filing status.Resolved clients tax filing problems.Prepared simple and complex tax returns for individuals and for small businesses.Prepared and reviewed financial statements needed to prepare tax returns.Accounting Manager,01 2007to08 2011Abbyson Furniture Los Angeles,CA,Established new strategies to maximize profitability.Played an overwhelming role in the developing and restructuring of the entire accounting department.Improved the efficiency of the entire accounting department by 40 .Reduced accounts receivable turnover by 50 .Prepared general ledger journal entries on QuickBooks.Processed weekly and monthly invoices for accounts receivable.Prepared bank reconciliations and periodic financial statements.Tax Accountant,12 2005to12 2006Evergy Kansas City,MO,Played a vital role in the growth of the company by introducing new clients and maintaining good relationship with existing ones Prepared individual and business tax returns Assisted in preparing corporate tax returns Prepared quarterly and annually payroll reports 940s 941s and state sales taxes Reconciled monthly bank statements and prepared detailed financial statements Handled customer queries over the phone and through emails. EducationBachelor s degree accounting,Expected in2005toUniversity of Houston-Houston,TXGPA accounting Cum Laude - Graduating With Honors Skillsaccounting, accountant, Accounting Software, accounts receivable, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe, analytical skills, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, Excellent communication, clients, Detail-oriented, filing, financial statements, prepare financial statements, general ledger, management skills, managing, MS Access, MCT, MS Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows, Word, Operating Systems, payroll, PDF, PeopleSoft, presentation skills, Quick learner, QuickBooks, sales, Tax, taxes, prepare tax, tax returns, phone  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.

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