Accounting Manager
Resume:
Elizabeth Ramos
**** *. ******** *** ( CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 ( 720-***-**** ( ALT.
720-***-**** ( abhm6h@r.postjobfree.com
summary of qualifications
A highly analytical and detail-oriented senior-level accounting
professional with more than six years experience in the accounting field.
Intellectually and competitively equipped to excel at new responsibilities
within fast-paced work atmospheres. Fluent in English and Spanish. Core
strengths include: Audit, SOX Compliance, Financial Reporting and Analysis,
Consolidations, Monthly Closings, and Cost Accounting.
Professional Experience
LAKESHORE STAFFING - DENVER, CO
FEB 2011 - MARCH 2011
A full service staffing and recruiting firm with offices in several states.
Joint interest Billing Accountant, Contract job
Assignment at Newfield Exploration Co., an independent crude oil and
natural gas exploration company.
Performed pre-drilling AFE setups in Oracle for Utah and Denver offices as
needed.
Calculated overhead for spud, drilling, completion, major work over, and
conversion activity according to COPAS regulations.
Maintained list of wells put on production for the current month to
facilitate the end-of-the month process.
Reviewed drilling, completion, and insulation invoices to ensure accuracy
and provided appropriate coding before submitting for approval and
processing.
Performed vendor setups and managed vendor maintenance for the Utah and
Denver offices.
KB HOme (Colorado Regional Accounting Center) - Centennial, CO
May 2006 - Jan 2011
A Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's largest homebuilder with
annual revenues of $1.82 billion.
Accounting Manager, Jan 2009 to Jan 2011
Managed the day to day accounting for the Central Texas Region, which had
annual revenues of $234 million and an inventory balance of $175 million.
Supervised and cross trained a team of three accountants.
Prepared and reviewed consolidated financial statements in accordance with
GAAP and SEC regulations.
Coordinated the month-end closing process to ensure all corporate deadlines
were met.
Performed various payroll functions, including ADP reconciliation to GL and
month-end accruals.
Prepared quarterly and annual schedules, including inventory summary
analysis, tax packages and 10K schedules.
Reviewed balance sheet/income statement journal entries and reconciliations
to ensure proper posting, validity of charges, and accuracy.
Played an integral role in ensuring the successful transition of the Austin
Division to the Colorado Regional Accounting Center.
Spearheaded a project that entailed revamping the payroll process.
Implemented new procedures that reduced the number of processing days by
three.
Senior GL Accountant, Jan 2007 to Dec 2008
Advanced to senior level accountant position within six months of
employment.
Prepared inventory cost analysis for production and model homes to ensure
appropriate costs offs during the month.
Analyzed inter-company accounts with a combined balance ranging from $150
million to $200 million to validate transactions and ensure proper
accounting treatment.
Monitored funding received of up to $25 million for homes delivered during
the month and collaborated with title and mortgage companies to resolve any
issues.
Conducted quarterly SOX audits on operating divisions and Mortgage
Department to pinpoint accounting and auditing issues and identify areas of
improvement.
Compiled and prepared detailed financial statements, management reports,
journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Key contributor to complex cost analysis used to allocate budget/costs to
several product lines in a major community with a $76.9 million budget.
Professional Experience (Continued)
CONTINUALLY RANKED AS FIRST ACCOUNTANT TO CLEAR ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
COLORADO REGIONAL ACCOUNTING CENTER, ALLOWING FOR THE QUICK SUBMITTAL AND
REVIEW OF INFORMATION BY CONTROLLER.
Maximized company profitability by ensuring the timely submittal of rebate
claims and the accuracy of rebate billing.
Performed managerial duties for six months before promoted in January 2009.
GL Accountant, May 2006 to Dec 2006
Cleared inter-company accounts and communicated discrepancies to upper
management.
Managed monthly bank reconciliations of approximately $3.1 million.
Prepared reconciliations and developed balance sheet reports for division
President on all divisional balance sheet accounts' performance.
KPMG, LLP - Denver, CO
Dec 2004 - May 2006
One of the Big Four international accounting firms that conduct the
majority of audits for public and private companies.
Audit Associate
Executed comprehensive audits for public and private clients, including
telecommunications, governmental, non-profit, and health-care industries.
Performed audits tests on cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid
expenses, accounts payable, long-term debt, and numerous income statement
accounts.
Developed various audit plan strategies and suggested changes to current
system, enhancing effectiveness of internal controls
Served as liaison between clients and audit team, ensuring proper flow of
information.
Awarded the Encore Award for volunteering as an audit consultant to a
student national competition.
CITY OF MCALLEN - McAllen, TX
May 2004 - Dec 2004
Local government employing over 1,800 employees and recipient of more than
30 grants totaling $24 million.
Grants Accountant
Managed an assigned caseload of grant accounts and recorded journal entries
to reflect activity in the general ledger.
Maximized grant funds by ensuring the timely submittal of reimbursement
requests and the accuracy of grant expenditures.
Generated monthly grant expenditures reports and quarterly status reports.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN - EDINBURGH, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - May 2004
3.9 GPA and a summa cum laude graduate
CPA Candidate (Colorado). Met 150-hour requirement.
Computer Skills
ORACLE, JD EDWARDS, AS400, EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK
key words
BACHELORS, ANALYTICAL, GENERAL LEDGER, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING,
JD EDWARDS SYSTEMS, ORACLE, SOX, PAYROLL, AUDIT
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