Manager Project

Terra Venable

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Modesto, CA 95354 209-***-**** Mobile

PROFILE

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Analytical, results-oriented accounting professional with over 16 years of

experience. Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance/GAAP requirements. Adept

at streamlining processes while maintaining corporate policy integrity and

adhering to internal controls guidelines. Versed in daily project

accounting and analysis duties from project start to close. Exemplary

verbal and written communicator who demonstrates professionalism and

strengthens the company image when working with outside business contacts.

Budget Set Up & Statistical Reporting Project Cost Management

Maintenance

Forecasting & Analysis A/P & A/R Accruals & Journal Entries

Trend/Variance Reporting Complex Billing Staff Management &

Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Harbison-Mahoney-Higgins Builders, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

Cost Administrator 11/2004 - 6/2010

Performed jobsite accounting functions for construction of the Kaiser

Modesto Hospital and Lodi Memorial expansion project. Managed a $400

million budget for the 700,000 square-foot medical campus and a $100

million dollar budget for the Lodi expansion project. Prepared and

tracked through payment monthly multi-million dollar billings. Performed

cost tracking and forecast reporting for monthly submission to project

executive and corporate. Received and distributed progress billing

packages from 60+ subcontractors. Tracked and issued conditional and

unconditional lien releases. Ensure timely disbursement of applications

for payment and collection. Continuous communication with management on

jobsite and corporate office on project and budget status.

. Organized complex billing packages using AIA standard for 14 separate

projects with individual budgets and project teams.

. Served as point person on two major audits performed by Moss Adams, a

third party audit firm; provided three years of complex billing

details that verified accuracy of billings and documentation.

. Managed general conditions percentage split between five projects.

. Engaged in auditing, journal entries, accounts receivable/accounts

payable, budget transfers, change orders, amendments, POs, accruals,

petty cash, monthly pencil draw meetings with owners, and SOV set up

and maintenance.

Custom Fabricating & Repair - Turlock, CA

Office Manager 9/2003 - 11/2004

Managed branch office operations, including weekly payroll

administration, new hire set up, job costing, profit analysis, and

billing. Engaged in purchasing, report/sales packet creation, office

administration, executive support, telephone management, and customer

service. Maintained company administrative and accounting policies,

procedures, and systems.

. Controlled on-site inventory of more than $100,000 in stainless steel

fittings/tubing.

MortgageTree Lending - Modesto, CA

Human Resources/ Payroll Manager 2/2002 - 8/2003

Under the direction of the Controller, prepared commission

sheets/tracking through payment, company policy implementation,

procedures and checklists. Oversaw the entire open enrollment process.

Conducted new hire orientations and supervised/trained department staff.

. Multi-state human resource and payroll for 900+ employees, which

included benefits administration and payroll report

auditing/reconciliation for three different pay types and groups.

. Served as corporate customer contact for all human resource and

payroll issues.

. Created all forms and processes for new hire packets.

. Oversaw and implemented HR/payroll service system conversion.

Benson Construction - Modesto, CA

Office Manager/Bookkeeper/Owner 9/1996 - 10/2001

Performed marketing, job scheduling, A/P, A/R, bank deposits,

reconciliations, quarterly tax deposits, budgeting, cost analysis, in-

house payroll, general ledger, financial statement preparation for tax

accountant.

PSINet Consulting - Pleasanton, CA

Branch Financial Manager 5/1999 - 10/2000

Performed forecast collection and analysis. Generated regional

trend/variance reports. Provide executive support for VP and 3 Directors.

Oversaw budgeting, cost analysis, profit margin tracking, A/R, and

accruals. Engaged in project setup and maintenance, negotiated vendor

contracts, and processed purchase orders. Distributed new hire packets

and gave orientations; conducted performance evaluations. Tracked

vacation/sick accruals and employment status changes. Served as contact

for building Maintenance Company.

EDUCATION

Training (from Skill Soft E-Learning)

. Human Resources Course, 2003

. Fundamentals of Accounting, 2003

. Advanced MS Excel/Word & Intermediate Access, 2003

. Laws & Ethics in the Workplace, 2002

. Business Communication & Writing Skills, 2002

SOFTWARE SKILLS

MS Excel MS Word MS Publisher

MS Access MS PowerPoint PeopleSoft/Oracle

MS FrontPage MS Outlook Peachtree

Paychex QuickBooks Pro Cost Point

ADP JD CMS

Edwards/Enterprise

Meeting Maker HTML Internet Navigation

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