Ronald Ramos
EXPERIENCE
PSSI- Assistant Controller
June 2011 - October 2012
Assisted controller with monthly closing, responsible for maintaining
construction WIP reports, calculating and reporting quarterly payroll
taxes, invoicing, monthly bank reconciliations and other special
accounting projects requested by controller. Implemented and
maintained the American Express travel and credit card program. In
charge of setup, accounting and closing out of all of the company
construction projects. Created and suggested procedures resulting in
more efficient and timely monthly closings. In charge of accounting
for newly acquired subsidiary.
MT. BALDY SKI LIFTS, INC. - Controller
November 2009 - June 2011
Created a more structured and efficient accounting department
resulting in timely financial reporting for the president and stock
holders of the company. I streamlined how the different revenue
sources of the company were accounted for. Made suggestions and
implemented procedures saving the company thousands of dollars in
overhead. Additionally, was responsible for accounts payable, cash
management, bank reconciliations, general ledger, management of
payroll, end of day sales reconciliation and reviewing the financials
on a monthly basis with upper management.
MICHAEL ANTHONY COMPANIES, INC - Controller
March 2009- November 2009
Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly
billings, payroll, cash management, bank reconciliations, general
ledger and job cost. Worked closely with independent CPA firm and
management to ensure proper accounting principles were implemented and
practiced according to GAAP. I successfully corrected six months
worth of neglected accounting for two companies. Created a WIP
schedule for management's use and informed them on the value of the
report.
AMERICAN /ATLAS COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC - Job Cost Accountant
July 2006 to November 2008
Responsible for month end closing activities which included preparing
and analyzing WIP, cost to complete and estimates reports. Organized
and managed meetings with partners and project managers to review in
detail job performance, determined cost to complete, revised cost
estimates as needed, added accruals and created adjusting journal
entries. Responsible for the proper monthly billings to clients
including required releases. In addition to job cost duties, I was
responsible for reviewing and correcting g/l accounts and preparing
the financial statements. Responsible for the daily administrative
functions of the office, oversee the accounts payable, purchasing and
payroll process, review and approve expense reports, help resolve job
site issues with Spanish speaking laborers.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION - Office Accountant
August 2004 - July 2006
Managed inter-company billing and receiving for twelve western region
business units. Responsibilities included, preparing all the proper
documents to bill various business units, creating journal entries to
post inter-company charges received, researched and resolved moderate
to complex accounting questions, issues, and reconciling items in a
timely manner, liaison between financial managers, accounting
supervisors and project accountants of different business units to
ensure costs were charged correctly.
HEIL CONSTRUCTION, INC. - Project Accountant
August 2002 - August 2004
Assisted project managers by providing accounting support required to
run a project. Responsibilities included, entering budgets,
commitments and owner/subcontractor change orders into Timberline
accounting program. Ensured timely invoicing to the client on AIA
forms. Managed accounts payable with all lien release requirements
strictly adhered to. Provided reports to CFO and Controller to ensure
a timely month end closing. Attended monthly executive reviews with
owner, CFO and project manager to update the progress of the project
from an accounting perspective.
ARCTIC SLOPE CONSTRUCTION, INC/FSEC, INC - Project Accountant
March 1998 - July 2002
Assisted project managers by providing accounting support required to
run a project. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to,
entering budgets, cost to complete figures, commitments, owner
contracts and change orders. Ensured proper lien releases were
received. Provided job cost reports using Timberline accounting
program. In charge of billing and settling discrepancies. Informed
project managers and controller regarding financial status of
projects. Assisted controller with month-end closing. Managed
accounts payable, payroll, and 401(K) employee retirement program.
PHOENIX INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CORP - Staff Accountant
June 1994 - December 1997
Automated the payroll and accounts payable process. Developed a
successful collection process that reduced the company's outstanding
accounts receivable balance by 80 percent. Performed accounting for
subsidiary companies. Trained co-workers for various accounting
functions. Managed petty cash.
LINCARE, INC. - Staff Accountant
November 1993 - June 1994
Prepared and researched cash reconciliations. Handled cash management
for regional billing offices. Assembled and distributed financial
reports. Coordinated the ordering and installation of telephone
equipment for offices throughout the country.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
University of South Florida (1990 - 1992)
SKILLS
Computer Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, familiar with various
automated accounting programs such as CMIC, Timberline, American
Contractor, QuickBooks and Accubid. Fluent in Spanish