Management Accounting

CHRISTINA M. WITTKAMP

***** ***** ****** **** *****

CHANNAHON, IL 60410

815-***-**** * 623-***-**** * *****.**@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a senior accounting position where I can use my acquired

accounting expertise, team building techniques, leadership, and

commitment to excellence.

SKILLS: Proficient in Accounting Management, Communications, Budget Analysis,

Job Costing, Work in Progress, Construction, Non Profit, Public, and

Government Accounting.

Excellent organizational skills in establishing and implementing

procedures. Have ability to coordinate and oversee many projects

simultaneously. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work

environments.

Training, supervision and instruction experience at the local, federal,

and non-profit levels.

Proven success in Public and Government Audits.

EXPERIENCE:

February 2006 - June 2010 Specialty Companies Group, LLC; Phoenix, AZ

Senior Accountant

Training, supervision and mentoring of accounting department & office

administrative staff. Reorganized department management to ensure adherence to

GAAP accounting standards. Orchestrated all management activities regarding

general ledger journal entries, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial

statements, budget analysis, bank reconciliations, and year-end audit schedules

for multiple companies with accuracy and timeliness. Directed accounts

receivable, approved cash receipts and invoices as well as review and approve all

accounts payable purchases. Managed the payroll and human resource departments.

I have written procedure manuals for each accounting department and have seen to

their implementation. Managed all in-house computer and server needs.

Successfully brought this company to a 20 million dollar a year "specialty"

sub-contractor and property management company. Collaborated directly with the

owners and management team. Built and maintained relationships with tax

auditors, bankers, insurance carriers, bond companies as well as clients, vendors

and 3rd tier subs.

July 2003 - February 2006 AZ Bizz; Phoenix, AZ

Owner, Business and Accounting Services

Small consulting partnership offering business services including new business

establishment, accounting system development, accounting and bookkeeping

services, payroll services, tax services, compilation of financial statements and

business and personal loan applications. Implemented company setup at inception,

notary services, web design, office organization, human resource administration,

event coordination, and meeting planning. I have done work for non-profits, real

estate executives, property management companies, homeowner associations, family

owned businesses and retail start-ups.

I worked on general ledger analysis, forecasting, budgets, working capital, and

cash flow for small, medium, and large businesses.

February 2001 - December 31, 2003 The Partnership Series - Bureau of Land

Management & The National Association of R. C. & D. Councils; Phoenix, AZ

Finance and Human Resources

Accounting management for Government/Non Profit project. Monitored and

controlled cash receipts, A/P, A/R, fund transfers, preparation of journal

entries, general ledger analysis, and monthly financial statements for project

partners. Prepared and maintained strict course budgets as well as process

bi-weekly payroll, prepared quarterly/yearly audit schedules, and assisted in

Federal/State tax preparation for this project. Worked closely with federal

management in ensuring timely processing and payment of government funds through

an Assistance Agreement. Maintained strict policy & procedure regarding payment

authorization and procurement. Directed all human resource operations, employee

training, and personnel management.

January 2000 - September 2000 Eagle Management Consultants; Antioch, IL 60002

Senior Accountant

Directed all financial, budgeting, operating, compliance and administrative

functions for a private commercial and residential builder. Ensured timely

execution of financial reporting, operating forecasts, cash flow planning, new

project evaluation, banking, taxation, equipment maintenance, advertising,

cost/pricing, and related activities. Oversaw General Partner/Limited Partner

distributions, prepared Government HUD reports, as well as monthly bank

reconciliation's. Developed strategic job costing reports as well as work in

progress spreadsheets. Controlled asset management and computer services.

February 1995 - March 1999 Arnold Buschman Enterprises, Inc.; Gurnee, IL

60031

Senior Accountant

All areas of accounting and office management for private commercial and

residential builder, land developer & property management. Managed all areas of

financial accounting including cash flow, budgets, A/P, A/R and Payroll. Headed

property management for several commercial retail buildings as well as cash

receipts for prospective buyers for residential and commercial developments.

Prepared monthly financial statements for partnerships and 3rd party owners. I

prepared sub-contractor waivers, home closing documents as well as oversaw

property management from initial contract to move out. Responsible sales

commission worksheets, work in progress analysis, and timesheets. Worked closely

with the company owners as well as customers, title companies and office staff.

EDUCATION: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ

B.A. Accounting Courses & Non Profit Management

Academy of Business College; Phoenix, AZ

Associates Degree - Accounting

Arizona School of Real Estate and Business; Phoenix, AZ

90 hours classroom time for state license

PCDC Training;

Certified in NT Server Administration

COMPUTER Great working knowledge of computer systems and various software

SKILLS: packages. Software includes: Windows Professional & XP, Microsoft

Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher & PowerPoint), Lotus,

QuickBooks Pro, Master Builder, Peachtree and Solomon Accounting

Packages, Turbo Tax, and BNA Asset Software. Paperless programs include

Filebound and Psigen. Networks include NT for Windows.

Accomplishments Include: 1 year internship at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens

including conference coordination and grant writing input, 2 years served on

college advisory board, 4 years as Treasurer for the Illinois Foster Parent

Association, 3 years as board member for local foster parent chapter. I am a

current member of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Assocication) and SHRM

(Society of Human Resource Managers).

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