Manager Accounting Staff
Resume:
Debbie Gray
Pasadena, Texas ***03
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A challenging position utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education with the opportunity for professional growth based on performance. I maintain strong understanding and sensitivity to confidential matters. Possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, adapt quickly to change and ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Graduated 5/1989
GPA of 3.23
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Tradebe Environmental Services, LaPorte, Texas February 2018 – April 2019
Field Services Specialist
Developed and maintained business relationships with procurement, maintenance managers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers in the refinery, chemical, oilfield, and terminal markets.
Negotiated new contracts. Review and modify the existing agreement for the current economic climate.
Took ownership for the daily execution of business operations and serve as the accountable point of contact for business development, operations billing, financial modeling, staffing strategy development, and relationship building with internal and external partners/customers.
Ordered equipment, supplies, and chemicals as needed to complete projects.
Performed job walks and preparation of bid proposals.
Conducted safety audits on job sites to ensure employees are functioning safely and efficiently.
Assured all operations are in full compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulatory agencies. Promoting the strongest and maintain the highest safety culture that ensured the necessary safety training occurs and follows state and federal regulations.
Structured, managed, and executed multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Maintained a favorable working relationship with all company employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
Reviewed, approved, and submitted time records daily.
Attended of PR Events/Trade Shows as required.
Maintained contact with existing customers to ensure invoices are received and paid on a timely basis. Responsible for P&L management.
SEI Solutions, LLC., Highlands, Texas January 2014 – January 2018
(formerly Industrial Degassing Services, LLC)
Business Development Manager / Branch Manager
Grew business from zero to four million in annual revenue within 3 years.
Developed and maintained business relationships with procurement, maintenance managers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers in the refinery, chemical, oilfield, and terminal markets.
Negotiated new contracts. Review and modify the existing agreement for the current economic climate.
Took ownership for the daily execution of business operations and serve as the accountable point of contact for business development, operations billing, financial modeling, staffing strategy development, and relationship building with internal and external partners/customers.
Developed business targets and executed plans for new markets and services
Training/Safety and scheduling. Performed employee evaluations based on achievements. Disciplinary actions when necessary.
Implemented a purchase order system to allow for job tracking and proper invoice coding.
Reviewed, approved, and entered daily time records into ADP.
Completion of invoicing including daily tracking of expenses, job costing, purchase order.
completion levels. Submission of invoices and supporting documentation to customers.
Supervised office staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and promotions.
Maintained contact with existing customers to ensure invoices are received and paid on a timely manner. Responsible for P&L Management.
Management of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable in QuickBooks.
Worked directly with CFO to ensure strategic goals are met on a timely basis.
Structured, managed, and executed multiple complex projects simultaneously to act and implement needed recommendations.
Managing office operations including field work of all field employees in meeting and/or exceeding job completion deadlines.
Analyzed existing accounts and target accounts to develop a comprehensive sales plan that will maximize growth and penetration.
Performed safety audits on jobsites to ensure employees are performing safely and efficiently.
Attended PR Events/Trade Shows as required.
Total Industrial Services, Houston, Texas April 2006 – December 2013
Accounting Supervisor / Special Projects
Direct supervision of accounting staff consisting of six (6) individuals. Reported directly to corporate controller.
Served as liaison, resource, and primary point of contact for operations executive, management, and accounting staff.
Reduced overtime and increased production while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
Assisted corporate controller with monthly accruals and bank statement reconciliations.
Reviewed and approved vendor invoices prior to entry into Quickbooks. Processed checks on a weekly basis. One of three signers on banking accounts.
Implemented a purchase order system to allow for job tracking and proper coding.
Oversaw multi-state payroll for 1375+ employees using QuickBooks for both union and non-union employees. Verification of timesheets received from field projects to ensure accuracy and correct reporting of hours versus gate logs. Processed layoff checks as needed for union employees and confirmed the timely filing of tax and voluntary deductions (child support, garnishments, tax liens, etc.).
Reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts monthly. Performed journal entries when needed.
Issuance of per diem (both advances and weekly).
Maintenance of personnel files and forms.
Reconciliation of monthly union reports.
Handled company offered insurances to include health, dental, and vision. Completion and entry of new enrollments into the BCBS portal and COBRA paperwork.
Daily reporting of hours and cost associated with various projects. Those to include Phillips 66 CCM portal, Chevron ACORN portal, Marathon GBR CCTS portal, ExxonMobil ARIBA portal, EXXONMOBIL ESES portal and Flint Hills ARIBA portal.
Calculated costs associated with each project. Discussed any discrepancies with job initiator to resolve prior to invoice submission.
Preparation of weekly cost tracking of all projects and submission to upper management.
Involvement with special projects including bid preparation and submission, pre-job meetings and bid management.
AbClean, Inc. / USES, LaPorte, Texas June 2004 – April 2006
Office Manager
Direct supervision of accounting staff consisting of five (5) individuals. Reported directly to the corporate controller. Served as liaison, resource, and primary point of contact for operations executive, management, and accounting staff.
Payroll for 600+ employees using ADP system.
Processed Accounts Payable for division including coding, entering into Solomon Accounting System and preparation of divisional checks.
Implemented a purchase order system to allow for job tracking and proper coding.
Accounts Receivable for division, including invoicing and collection of outstanding debts. Handled invoices for all Shell Deer Park Turnaround activities, including cost analysis summaries for each purchase order and percentage of completion (2005 T/A generated $3.5million and 2006 T/A generated $1.6million in revenue.)
Managed company issued cellular phones, credit cards and service trucks.
Training of administrative personnel for timekeeping and proper paperwork handling.
Assisted Safety Manager with DOT compliance for all CDL drivers. Entered weekly payroll hours into JJ Keller WASP program for DOT drivers. Audited DOT driver logs to ensure following federal compliance.
Ran background checks, DMV records, ordering of drug tests and DOT physicals.
Negotiated new contracts. Review and modify the existing agreement for the current economic climate.
Took ownership for the daily execution of business operations and serve as the accountable point of contact for business development, operations billing, financial modeling, staffing strategy development, and relationship building with internal and external partners/customers.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Recorded 400+ volunteer hours for Habitat Hammers Back assisting 2,000 families with rebuilding and recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
Assisted with implementation of the Challenger Program at Pasadena Little League for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.
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