Real Estate Accounting

Christina B Saru 404-***-**** . *************@*****.***

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Summary: An experienced, energetic, reliable, ethical, goal oriented,

hard-working senior accountant, who works and communicates effectively with

all staff levels seeks increased responsibilities with an enterprise that

values competence, positive attitude, discipline, integrity, focus, and

responsibility.

Experience - Highlights:

- Preparation of monthly/quarterly consolidated financial

statements-GAAP and modified cash basis, for individual multi-family

properties and fund level entities, bank and account analysis and

reconciliations, journal entries, budgets, payroll, property, and sales tax

returns

- Proficient in accounting software: Peachtree, Timberline,

MRI, QuickBooks, CLS (Client Ledger System), CLS-Tax Tools, Tax PRO Series-

Preparation Professional Choice, CSI-Depreciation Solution, S-Tax PRO for

Georgia, Rent Manager (property management), Evolution (payroll)

- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and

Adobe

- Fluent in German, French, and Romanian. Proficient in Russian and

Italian

Various Contract Positions in Real Estate Industry 07/2009 -

Present

Senior Property Accountant

? Initiated month-end closing and prepared monthly financial statements

for multi-family properties

? Executed the full cycle of monthly property accounting

? Implemented receivership court orders and management agreements

? Reviewed property budgets and monthly variances

Full-time, Permanent Experience - Details

WILLIAMS REALTY ADVISORS, LLC, Atlanta, GA

10/2007 - 07/2009

Senior Accounting Associate

? Reviewed monthly financial statements of multi-family properties

? Responsible for month/year-end close including bank and GL account

reconciliations,

analysis, accruals, prepaids, and journal entries for general

ledger in compliance with

GAAP at fund, REIT, and property levels

? Monitored and tracked daily cash activities

? Assisted in various aspects of accounts payable

? Contributed to preparation and consolidation of fund and property

level annual budgets

? Assisted outside auditors

? Reported to Controller and worked efficiently and harmoniously with

property accounting

departments

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, Inc., Atlanta, GA

10/2004 -10/2007

Prudential Real Estate Investors

Senior Accounting Associate, (02/2007 - 10/2007)

Accounting Associate, (10/2004 - 02/2007)

? Prepared and produced monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated

financial statements,

GAAP compliance, at corporation, partnership, and fund levels for

commercial

properties owned by German investors

? Prepared and processed all journal entries, reconciled all bank and

key general ledger

accounts

? Calculated and recorded partners contributions and distributions

? Initiated and released bank wires

? Assisted with audit papers/schedules and tax requirements

? Maintained excellent client relationships

? Documented and recovered monies due to clients from former property

owners

Christina B Saru 404-***-**** . fax: 678-***-**** .

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? Researched and resolved internal and external accounting inquiries

? Reviewed third party property financial reports and budgets

? Performed additional duties/projects as requested by related

departments

Experience While Attending College - Details

THE LINDSEY GROUP, P.C., Roswell, GA

12/2000 - 07/2004

CPA Firm

Staff Accountant

? Prepared client financial statements, journal entries, payroll

journals

? Prepared payroll tax, property tax, and personal and corporate income

tax returns

? Completed bank and other reconciliations necessary to facilitate

completion of financial

statements, tax returns, and other reports

? Designed and prepared other customized financial reports for clients

Education

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA

B.B.A. Major: Accounting

? Graduated Cum Laude, 05/2004

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