PETINA LOVELL

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MID LEVEL ACCOUNTANT

ANALYZE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ~ PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS ~ COST EFFICIENT PLANNING

Accomplished, resourceful accountant with outstanding credentials including a Bachelor of Science (BS) in accounting and more than 10 years of corporate finance experience. Demonstrated ability in managing government projects, auditing, budgeting, and forecasting with strong technical and analytical abilities. Efficient and effective motivator and team builder.

SKILLS / TRAINING

Ø Effective CommunicationØ LeadershipØ Team PlanningØ Project ManagementØ Financial AnalysisØ Managerial AccountingØ GAAP AnalysisØ AuditsØ Forecasting Ø EAC AnalysisØ Database ManagementØ Microsoft ProjectØ Microsoft WordØ Microsoft ExcelØ Microsoft AccessØ QuickBooksØ Pivot TablesØ Planning & Analysis Ø Oracle 9i, 10. 7i, 11iØ Accounting Information SystemsØ CBR DatabaseØ Snapshot FinancialsØ Project Status ReportsØ Microsoft PowerPointØ LawsonØ General LedgerØ Month End Procedures

Skills that stand out : Analytical mindset; think out side the box and challenge the norm; collaborative; team working; great understanding of general ledger; strong excel and auditing experience

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. Lewisville, Texas, 2011 – 2012

Operational /Financial Analyst -Contract

Applies principles of finance to analyze and prepare financial operations/statements, Data Analysis - Maintains accurate records in database, Generates reports and analyze/present data: and Reporting analysis: Responsible for the analysis and reporting of balances, revenue, direct and indirect expenses. Demonstrate strong Excel skills. Reliable for Account Reconciliations, Quarterly Close Analysis, Journal Entry Preparation and Project Support.

Key Achievements:

Ø Performed monthly and quarterly account reconciliation of receivable, loss, and collateral ledgers at the client/policy level to general ledger balance. Facilitate the timely identification and resolution of any out of balances identified. Investigate and reconcile aged balances. Prepares accurate journal entries to support balances.

Ø Performed quarterly and annual fluctuation analysis and provides commentary on accounts receivable, loss, and collateral accounts. Assists management to develop analytics to support quarterly/annual movement and variance analysis in financial statement balances.

Ø Responded to any ad hoc requests from Financial Reporting and Internal and External Audit in conjunction with the quarterly reviews and year end audits.

Ø Analyzed and understand relationship between the various financial reporting systems used to provide information (loss reporting and billing) and apply knowledge to maintain/improve/correct data.

Ø Interfaced with other ACE business units, including ACE Financial Reporting, ACE Casualty Risk, ACE Risk Management and ESIS to provide detailed analysis on financial results.

Ø Completed Special Projects as requested by Management.

CH2M HILL INC, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001 – 2007

Project Accountant

Responsible for oversight and management of financial and billing processes for multiple government contracts.

Key Achievements:

Ø Performed internal audits of project closeouts to ensure compliance to applicable regulations mandated by Sarbanes-Oxley, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Ø Created work breakdown structures (WBS) and project setups in Oracle 11i and CBR Database for multiple contract types including cost plus and fixed fees (CPFF)

Ø Processed government contract modifications and maintained funding profiles in Oracle 11i and CBR Database

Ø Maintained actual costs, forecasted budgets, and revenue reporting in Oracle 11i and CBR Database

Ø Utilized an EAC Tool to ensure accurate financials for project consistency

Ø Monitored and enforced allowable/unallowable contractual billings, which included travel expenses and per diem rates

Ø Provided monthly status reports which included details of project management overhead costs and fees, percent complete and cumulative amounts against awarded funding

Ø Managed and processed original and modified contract awards, which included allocating funds, maintaining a funding profile, and adjusting work structures to award funding

Ø Liaison between Project Managers/Accounting

Ø Billed multi-billion dollar WERC and ENRAC AFCEE Government Contracts

Ø Project Accountant over 400 government projects

Ø Delegate responsibilities as Group Lead

Ø Calculating Labor Burden/Fringe

Ø Modify ACRN Accounting Codes

Ø Oracle conversions/upgrades – Oracle 9i; Oracle 10.7i; Oracle 11i; Access database

ROTECH MEDICAL, Orlando, Florida, 1995 – 2000

Staff Accountant & Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Specialist in data, clerical, and liaison support for accounting organization &

Provided management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.

Key Achievements:

Ø Managed accounting department reporting directly to controller.

Ø Instituted a financial reporting system that met GAAP standards.

Ø Conducted audits across health care and technology industries.

Ø Posted to general ledger accounts and performed cash flow analysis.

Ø Prepared monthly financial statements and reports.

Ø Analyzed business performance to maximize operations.

Ø Prepared reports, budgets, payroll, and sales taxes.

Ø Confirmed inter-company balances for all group divisions.

Ø Researched and resolved any out of balances.

Ø Reviewed SOX documentation related to job responsibilities and update as needed

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

ROCKDALE SENIOR AGING PROGAM, Conyers, Georgia, 2010 – 2011

Ø Arrived at the food source, depot or office at the appointed time

Ø Picked up the meals to be delivered

Ø Checked meals against the delivery sheet

Ø Delivered meals on the route with the assistance of the server or on their own

Ø Returned empty delivery containers to the food source, depot or kitchen

Ø Reported any problems to the Program Coordinator

WABBASSO CHURCH OF GOD, Sebastian Florida, 2008 – 2010

Ø Provided practical needs for people inside and outside of Community Church.

Ø Served on “behind-the-scenes” team.

Ø Helped create a fun, inviting environment by creating sets, props, and art pieces that enhance our ministry to kids

Ø Brainstormed and designed fun set ideas for lesson series

Ø Developed and/or painted sets or backdrops

Ø Helped the large group administrators by making props needed for the large group teaching times

Ø Brainstormed and implemented ideas for brightening our children’s ministry areas (i.e., hallways and rooms at church)

Ø Created Bible-story coloring pictures to support our curriculum

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science , Accounting ( 2008 )

Devry University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ø National Association of Accountants Inc.

Ø Phi Beta Lambda – Devry University

Ø Employee Empowerment Team – CH2M Hill

Ø Rewards & Recognition Team – CH2M Hill/Devry University

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