Accounting Construction
Resume:
TAMARRAW WOMACK
Aurora, CO ***** . 720-***-**** . ablcgx@r.postjobfree.com
> Well rounded accounting and finance professional with extensive skills
developed while working in a broad range of industries.
> Demonstrates the ability to apply proper accounting concepts,
theories, principals and practices in researching, reconciling,
preparing, reporting and performing financial related
responsibilities.
> Analyze complex financial information exercising independent judgment
and attention to detail.
> Problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and adapt in
environments in need of critical thinking skills and the ability to
prioritize multiple projects effectively.
> Excels in changing environments requiring focused decision-making and
a calm presence.
> Employs unique approaches to difficult organizational challenges-
utilizing creativity and personal initiative.
> Well organized, with excellent planning and follow-through skills.
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills honed over many
years through formal and informal settings with a wide variety of
individuals and management levels.
PROFICIENCIES:
. Month and Year-End Close . Journal Entries
. Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payables . Account Reconciliations
. Process Improvement/Internal Controls . Financial Statements
. GAAP& Sarbanes Oxley . Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft & Oracle
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Regis University, Denver, CO
-Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
Student Affiliate, American Institute for Certified Public Accountants
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
University of Colorado-Denver, CO 4/2007-11/2009
. Specialized in handling inquiries relative to University's fiscal
administrative policy statements, procedural statements and general
ledger functions of the University's finance system. Improved
understanding and compliance with established rules and regulations.
. Responded to all Finance and Procurement Help Desk inquiries with
accurate information in a timely manner. Trouble-shoot and provided
technical support of the PeopleSoft finance system.
. Provided up-to-date information and assistance at a level to match
client and colleague understanding.
. Analyzed processing flows and control weakness. Completed special
projects as assigned.
Key Accomplishments
> Represented my department at monthly Accounting and Finance Reporting
Oversight Committee meetings in which I was actively involved in the
decision making process regarding change and usage of the Universities
Cognos reporting system.
> Provided interpretation, guidance, and training to departments on a
University-wide basis in areas of procurement, travel, financial
reporting policies and procedures, as well as PeopleSoft applications,
which contributed to individual organizational units developing and
establishing proper internal controls for sound business practices.
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
United States Small Business Administration- Denver, CO 11/2004-
11/2006
. Reconciled account balances with related data to ensure agreement;
Compiled, analyzed, prepared data; input a variety of accounting
transactions into the Oracle system.
. Examined existing obligations and prepared payments to vendors,
grantees and employees; examined terms, conditions and status of
payments, set-up debit and credit entries, and determined appropriate
accounting transaction codes.
. Computed amounts, scheduled payments, maintained accounts, and updated
various systems.
Key Accomplishment
> Diligently worked with the entire administrative accounting team to
audit disaster relief reimbursements for over 900 field agents during
the 2004-2005 Hurricane seasons; which resulted in the timely and
accurate processing of an insurmountable number of travel expense
vouchers specifically for the Hurricane Katrina agents.
COLLECTIONS REPRESENTATIVE II
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment-Denver, CO 7/2003-
11/2004
. Charged with the task of, recovery of overpayment of unemployment
insurance benefits.
. Interpreted Colorado state unemployment laws and regulations,
providing up to date information and communication at a level to match
the customers understanding.
. Collected debts; recommended liens and garnishments; documented
collection activity and determined debtor's ability to pay.
Key Accomplishments
. Contributed to the 36% reduction of the departments uncollectible
receivables balance by implementing new collection procedures. This
was initially a 1-year trial position that grew into a full
department.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Amber Homes-Denver, CO 10/2000-4/2003
. Supervised and coordinated the workflow for two clerks while handling
diverse responsibilities; assisted the CPA with month-end close
reconciliations to general ledger accounts, researched discrepancies
and oversaw corrective actions.
. Analyzed and interpreted financial data, purchase orders, change
orders and invoices for proper account coding, amounts and approvals;
prepared month-end/year-end journal entries and adjustments.
. Developed, monitored and adjusted budgets for construction projects
utilizing MS Excel.
Key Accomplishments
> Organized and lead the accounting team and management through a new
system implementation. Streamlined the accounts payable and
construction variance analysis process; reducing the time spent on
construction draws by 50%.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
United General Title Insurance-Denver, CO 6/1999-
10/2000
. Reconciled general ledger accounts; prepared and processed month-end
adjusting journal entries and generated monthly financial statements.
Served as a resource to the accounting and finance department.
. Processed purchase orders, invoices, and claim vouchers for payment;
responsible for processing and mailing year-end 1099's; handled
training of new accounts payables/ receivables specialist.
Key Accomplishments
> Initially hired as the Accounts Payables Specialist, promoted to Staff
Accountant.
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