Tami Tiffany

***** ** ***** ***** ( Auburn, WA **092

abiosh@r.postjobfree.com ( home 253-***-**** ( cell 425-***-****

Accounting Leadership

Competent in financial management, which includes extensive experience

overseeing and establishing accounting operations for multi-million-dollar

projects. History of career promotions resulting from consistency in

meeting deadlines, attaining accuracy, and working collaboratively.

Adept in developing improvements to existing systems and processes and

creating new solutions that advance operations. Skilled in client

relationship management and vendor relations, applying strength in

interpersonal communications to achieve goals.

Financial and Management Competencies

General Accounting Principles A/P & A/R

Financial Analysis & Forecasting Budgeting & Cost Containment

Project Management Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning and Team Leadership & Training

Implementation

Career Experience

Scarsella Brothers, Kent, WA, 5/2009 - Present

Project Accountant

Ensure timely receipt of payment from clients of construction company.

Communicate with government agencies, inquiring about payment issues.

Ensure on-time and accurate monthly payments to subcontractors. Contact

Superintendents to verify that work is completed. Process accounts

receivable for contracts with minimum value of $10M. Provide adept

interpersonal communications while interacting with customers and cross-

functional staff to support cost and revenue forecasting.

Key Contributions:

. Identified methods to improve workflow efficiency and cost tracking and

recommended those strategies to enhance quality of operations.

. Implemented more effective tool and new forms to manage subcontractor

payment.

. Demonstrated skill in understanding employer and client needs to propel

projects forward and support smooth operations.

General Construction - PKS, Poulsbo, WA, 11/1996 - 5/2009

Project Business Manager

Oversaw financial operations, including general accounting functions for

assigned projects. Compiled month-end reports, weekly cost reports,

payroll, and weekly commitments; tracked monthly billing. Processed journal

entries, quantities, and budgets to develop reports. Organized employee

files. Maintained solid relationships with clients, vendors, and staff.

Conducted weekly client meetings to review budgets. Managed three staff

members.

Key Contributions:

. Provided financial leadership for multimillion-dollar contracts with

Boeing, Todd Shipyard, Port of Tacoma, Kimberly-Clark, and Ebey Slough.

. Drove team in achieving job site goals, met project deadlines, and

attaining cost report accuracy through collaborating and cross-

functional communication.

. Trained subordinates on payroll, accounts payable, subcontracts, and

cost reports.

. Received several promotions, progressing to role of Project Business

Manager.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting (In Progress)

Ashford University

Certificate in Accounting & Finance

Lake Washington Technical College

Technical Skills

Timberline

JDEdward

PeopleSoft / Payroll

Intranet-Based Accounting Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Adobe

Windows / XP

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