Project Accounting

Leah Cattarin

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PHONE 716-***-**** . E-MAIL *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

OBJECTIVE

Experienced, results oriented professional with strong attention to detail;

seeking a professional position with a well-respected company in order to

contribute to meeting company goals and profitability.

PROFILE

Capable of handling a variety of administrative responsibilities while

maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency. Excellent verbal,

written, and organizational skills. Independent worker with the ability to

manage multiple priorities with various deadlines. Able to adapt to change

and remain flexible in a dynamic work environment. Strong skills in

planning and problem solving. Willing to do whatever it takes to get the

job done. Well versed in the support of commercial construction operations

with experiences in operations, estimating and the accounting functions.

Familiar with accounting and project management systems and able to

synthesize complex data with ease. Have had success in working between

departments and creating information flow along with building relationships

and bringing efficiencies to the firm.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NASON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Wilmington, DE 2008-2009

Project Accounting Assistant

Responsible, directly, to the CFO of a $120 million commercial

construction firm for accounting and project analysis functions. Acted

as a key intermediary with the Operations Department and was the key

individual to resolve project accounting discrepancies.

. Support 5 Project Accountants and 12 Project Managers in the distribution

and reporting of job costs.

. Managed a company credit card program with over 60 users.

. Responsible for accurately coding, entering and reconciling overhead

invoices and applying to projects as required.

. Generated and audited W-9 forms

. Provided PMs assistance to resolve problems in both accounts payable/

receivable and to identify discrepancies.

. Managed all expense reports and was responsible for the auditing,

compliance and job costing of each.

. Provide the highest quality of support to subcontractors and vendors and

ensured issues were resolved expeditiously.

. Entered cash receipts, posted all deposits and reconciled as required.

. Compared and Analyzed data to ensure Projects were within budgets.

. Reported variance and discrepancies to the CFO.

. Tracked subcontractor insurance compliance and was responsible to screen

for appropriate coverage/expirations.

THE PEYTON BARLOW COMPANY, INC. - Buffalo, New York

2005-2008

Administrative Project Assistant

. Provide professional support for a high volume construction company

responding to any direct concerns and unexpected projects requiring

immediate attention.

. Responsible for all aspects of bidding process and the interface with the

estimating team such as: preparing bid forms, applying for bid bonds, and

ensuring all insurance requirements are met.

. Managed all subcontractor insurance compliance.

. Was responsible for all facets of construction project administration:

Prepared subcontracts, vendor purchase orders, managed submittals and

transmittals, maintained RFI and correspondence logs.

. Prepared all close-out documentation to include maintenance manuals, as-

built drawings, project records and warranty information for completed

projects.

. Assisted project managers with special projects.

. Produce all capital improvement and tax exempt certificates.

. Maintained relationships with clients and architects by developing

relationships and providing responsive service.

. Assisted vendors and subcontractors with problems and issues and ensured

that they maintained timely submissions.

. Was responsible for project accounting functions to include accounts

payable, cash reconciliation and expense reports.

EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN - Buffalo, New York

2000 - 2005

Accounting Assistant

. Provide accounting services for multimillion-dollar organization,

tracking activities, responding to inquiries, and addressing immediate

concerns.

. Managed all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions,

meeting deadlines and creating reports that facilitate departmental budget

development and financial management.

. Perform bank transaction, account for all cash receipts/bank receipts,

and reconcile accounts.

. Managed disbursements requests and financial activity by maintaining

coding system designed to tract grant activities and measure budget

expenditures throughout the life of the grant.

. Managed company-wide petty cash reconciliations, identifying and

correcting calculation errors.

YMCA - Buffalo, New York 1997 - 2001

Camp Counselor, Gymnastic Coach

. Ensured that all camp participants received the appropriate amount of

guidance and support in order to optimize their achievement and enhance

their fundamental skills

. Provided team building skills

. Identified individuals who required additional attention and assisted

them with enhancing their abilities and achieving personal goals

EDUCATION

Erie Community College - Buffalo, New York 1999 -

2001

Business and Office Management

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