Debra Kessler

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Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

919-***-****

E-mail: ac2n2d@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in an Accounting Department and become an integral member of a highly motivated and forward moving company in the Jacksonville/St Augustine areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am a highly motivated person with great work ethic and organizational skills. I have over fourteen (19) years of experience in corporate accounting, which include three years of project cost accounting in the research and development industry, nine years of experience with large residential construction companies’ accounting departments and six years accounting experience with a large commercial construction company. I have experience in using a large ERP systems specifically IFS (Industrial and Financial Systems) and financial cost accounting and project management systems specifically Sage Timberline and JD Edwards (Oracle). I am versed in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook. I also possess a Human Resource Certificate and have experience in Human Resource Management. I have comprehensive knowledge on various accounting practices and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Meritage Homes Corporation, Fortune 1000 Publicly Traded Home Builder

2011-2017 Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsible for processing accounts payable invoices along with account assignments, processing of checks and lien wavers for both external and internal vendors, maintaining of vendor files including insurance compliance, and provide documentation for corporate and independent audits. Approval of expense reports though Concur Solutions System.

McDonald York Building Company

2007-2010 Controller/HR Manager

Member of the executive team that reported directly to the Board of Directors, responsible for the Human Resource functions including benefit selection and administration, responsible for and managed the accounting and information technology departments, prepared corporate annual budgets, prepared financial statements and presented to the Board of Directors, obtained and maintained bonding program and participated with a team that updated and brought into compliance a new corporate hand book.

2005-2007 Accounting Manager

Managed accounts payable, payroll and information technology personnel. Performed accounts receivable, customer billings and cash management processes. Responsible for contract set-up and WIP schedules. Managed cash flow and online banking processes. Prepared and filed state and federal quarterly tax returns, Prepared for and participated in audits by CPA firms, Workman Compensation Carrier and 401K firms.

2004-2005 Corporate Accountant

Maintain General Ledger, and enter all journal entries, bank & loan reconciliations, keep accounting schedules, prepare monthly and year end financial statement with exhibits, close month and year in Timberline, financial statement design, maintain Timberline Database, contact for Timberline consultant for site project work, set up jobs & general ledger accounts using Timberline Construction Software.

Singh Homes, LLC

2003-2004 Staff Accountant/Assistant Controller

Maintain General Ledger, prepare and enter all journal entries, reconcile both bank & loan reconciliation, Accounts Payable Administration, keep accounting schedules, prepare monthly and Year End financial statement with exhibits, close month and year in Timberline, financial statement design, maintain Timberline Database, contact for Timberline consultant for site project work, set up jobs, companies & general ledger accounts using Timberline Construction Software.

Crosswinds Communities

2001-2003 Project Accountant, Crosswinds Communities

Issue all project purchase orders, track project cost, balance of project calculation, close month end financial statements, reconcile both bank & loan reconciliation, WIP, COS, keep accounting schedules, general ledger duties, used Timberline Construction Software.

FEV Engine Technology

1998-2001 Finance Assistant/Accounts Payable Administrator,

Process, data entry all accounts payable invoices, run all checks for both external and internal vendors. Verify account assignment as purchase orders are processed from procurement, keep all vendor files, and assist in tracking costs for both government and commercial engineering projects. Other responsibilities include tracking government property, identifying fixed assets and depreciation. Assisted in implementing a new ERP system and maintained the A/P functionality through production.

EDUCATION

2009-2010 Human Resources Certification, Wake Technical University, Raleigh NC

1995-2000 Studied Economics, Oakland University, Rochester MI

REFERENCES

Donald Betts

Don W. Betts, CPA

1300 Knights Way

Raleigh, NC 27615

919-***-****

Karen Griffin

Escrow Coordinator

Meritage Homes of the Carolinas

3005 Carrington Mill Blvd

Morrisville, NC 27560

919-***-****

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