( Accounting Manager (
Detail-oriented, focused, and dedicated professional equipped with
expertise in handling full spectrum of financial responsibilities
encompassing all phases of accounting, information systems and management,
as well as staff supervision. Expertly develop financial reports and
controls; demonstrated keen ability to interface with professionals from
all levels. Exhibit exemplary team skills coupled with articulate
communication abilities.
Core Competencies
Accounting Procedures Financial Acumen Cash Flow Analysis
Financial & Management Human Resource General Administration
Reporting Experience
Profit & Loss Management Collaborative Skills Strong Work Ethic
Accounting Software: MAS 90/MAS 200 ( JD Edwards ( Sage DacEasy (
Navision Financials
Applications: MS Office ( Excel ( Word ( ACT Database (
Access ( Outlook
Career History
Accounting Manager ( DAI Management Consultants, Inc. ( Bridgeville, PA
(Affiliate: DAI Oildale, Inc. ( Bakersfield, CA) ( Jul 2001-Present
. Play key role in establishing, maintaining, and improving accounting
practices and procedures
. Perform General Ledger accounting including monthly and quarterly
financial statements for both entities including yearend close
. Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions
. Manage and perform external reporting to banks, public accountant, and
governmental agencies, as needed
. Successfully built and implement job costing system resulting in
precise monitoring of job profitability
. Administer management of all insurance issues including casualty
insurance, property insurance, E&O insurance, fiduciary insurance,
health insurance, and other related employee benefits including
overseeing company's 401k plan
. Play integral role in revising the company employee handbook and
establish better communications to employees with reference to company
policies
. Assist in the preparation of annual budget for DAI Oildale co-
generation facility including cash flow analysis for project Owner
Trustee and Loan Trustees for annual approval; monitor project
expenses and cash flow on a monthly basis
Senior Staff Accountant ( Crown Castle International ( Canonsburg, PA ( Dec
1999-Jul 2001
. Analyzed multi-company trends and handled balance sheet
reconciliations
. Analyzed and reconciled monthly work in progress utilizing Artemis and
Excel; responsible for multi-company journal entries
. Developed accounting manuals, trend review reports and other
documentation to facilitate smooth process of monthly closing
. Acted as liaison between financial, property management and IT
departments for accurate implementation of new contracts and resolve
recurring billing issues
. Handled all accounting issues relevant to company's trends with
regions
Corporate Secretary-Treasurer ( Robinson Pipe Cleaning Company ( Eighty-
Four, PA ( Mar 1997-Dec 1999
. Managed all accounting responsibilities and performed monthly
financial statements for branch manager and corporate offices
. Deployed new and improved companywide accounting software (Navision
Financials)
. Proactively involved in monthly corporate accounting meetings
Accounting /Office Manager ( Pittsburgh Communications Corporation (
Pittsburgh, PA
(Affiliate: Pittsburgh Telecom Corporation) ( Oct 1987-Mar 1997
. Played an integral role in elevating company's dire operational status
into highly profitable condition after one year of employment; company
was successfully sold after 20 years with top 100 company
. Effectively performed all personnel and administrative tasks including
implementation of company's first 401k plan and authored company
personnel manual
. Computerized company's operations after one year of employment and
deployed job cost accounting system
. Played pivotal role in optimizing all accounting procedures in support
of business objectives
. Arranged billing, and facilitated collections; coordinated
supplementary financing with the banks
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Psychology - minor in
Economics
University of Pittsburgh ( Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated Cum Laude
Activities
Continuing education through community college to include accounting and
employment law
Member, National Association of Professional Women, 2010
Founded Book Club in local neighborhood
Volunteer for school districts high school marching band and band boosters
Chair for Elementary Volunteer Committee