PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Project Accountant

** Qualifications Profile

Results-driven and highly accomplished professional, with broad-based experience in project management, control, and accounting; backed by solid expertise in budget analysis, cost control, and subcontractor billing. Recognized for proven success in developing and accomplishing multimillion-dollar projects on time and under budget; along with strong knowledge of accounting best practices and principles. Effective at establishing positive working relationships and strategic alliances with clients, employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Highly familiar with policies and other regulations, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Held an active Secret security clearance from United Department of Defense and United States Marine Corps until 2013.

** Areas of Expertise

Contract Bidding and Negotiation

Process Improvement

Month-end Reporting

Procurement Operations

Safety Administration

Accrual Accounting

Invoice Processing

Cost Engineering

Contracting and Subcontracting

Construction Procedures

** Relevant Experience

Skanska Infrastructure Development Inc., U.S.A. § Parsippany, NJ

Project Cost Accountant (Contracted) 2015–2016

-Provided effectual assistance to the Project Team in securing an accurate and complete accounting records

-Handled the preparation and submission of invoices for assigned projects, along with the assessment and processing of subcontractor applications of general condition invoices and payment

-Conducted study and keen analysis on financial reports, revenue billings, and indirect rate, while investigating and resolving any discrepancies

-Encoded pertinent information, such as owner billings, subcontracts, change orders, purchase orders and journal entries

Murphy Environmental & Land Management § Jacksonville, NC

Project Engineer 2014–2015

-Effectively introduced and communicated standard procedures, rules, and regulations to subcontractors engaged in the project to secure a safe, clean, and productive working environment

-Offered aid in creating and analyzing contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with code compliance and construction procedures

-Acted as key liaison between health and safety manager in relation to reporting, investigation, and documentation of work-related injuries, illnesses near misses, while working with specific Workers Compensation Laws on a case-to-case basis

Career Highlight:

Made significant contributions to the overall cost tracking, project controls, scheduling, procurement, quality control initiatives, and equipment and materials tracking on-site for the $4.3M-worth of underground utility project with the United States Department of Transportation

Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure (a CB&I Company) § Jacksonville, NC

Project Business Administrator Accountant 2009–2013

-Executed all project business administrative functions in the field and within field project office, securing accurate and efficient completion of task in compliance with company and standard operating procedures

-Handled the computation of weekly "burn rates" and analysis of any varying budget constraints to projects, from a total cost, revenue, and percentage of completion standpoint, while coordinating with Project and Program Management teams

-Compiled and tracked all purchase order logs using an Excel spreadsheets, while processing change orders to existing purchase orders and generation additional funds as needed

-Fulfilled timely administrative project, operational, and program close-out including open commitments and release of liens in conjunction with team members in accordance within stringent period of performance constraints

-Oversaw vendors sourcing and bidding solicitation amounting to over $50K for subcontracts and professional service agreements with approval of corporate procurement and buyer

-Guaranteed on-time mobilization and demobilization of projects, encompassing transportation, lodging, communications, field office facilities, equipment, and essential services

-Assisted multiple jobs while achieving project goals and objectives established by the Management Team

Career Highlights:

Facilitated cash flow and offered cost control over trailing invoices in alignment within the company goal of 15 days and less on invoice lag

Won the prestigious Health and Safety Milestone Award as a team, “4,000-day Presidents Award” for maintaining days without any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable incident throughout the Yorktown Naval Special Fuel Oil, Fuel Farm–O&M, and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic project in Yorktown, Virginia

CB&I (Acquired The Shaw Group) § Jacksonville, NC

Project Accountant II 2009–2013

-Contributed to the successful development and control of federally contracted projects with the United States Navy (NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic), United States Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) valuing $1M to $250M

-Identified variances of project budgets, from a total cost, revenue, and percentage of completion standpoint

-Administered the processing, reconciliation, and cost coding of project vendor and subcontractor invoices

Generated reports on purchase order open commitments and submitted monthly cost accrual detail of capital expenditures to project management

-Offered assistance in creating project estimates and statement of work (SOW) as needed

-Carried out the day-to-day project cost reporting through JD Edwards and other inter-company cost modules

-Maintained updated on projects procurement status, while closely monitoring the Microsoft Excel spreadsheets development using WBS codes, from initial start-up to final closeout

-Guided the Project Team in processing client billing and reviewing unallowable as requested

Career Highlights:

-Demonstrated outstanding performance in numerous federally funded projects that led to attainment of full award fees and additional funding for new task orders

Earlier Positions Held:

Enviroquip Systems, Inc. § Myerstown, PA

Accounting Manager (Contracted)

Wilbur Chocolate Company § Lititz, PA

Cost Accountant

Capital Blue Cross § Harrisburg, PA

Accounting Analyst

nn Other Experience

Safrits Inc. § Jacksonville, NC

Delivery Driver 2016–2019

Sears Holding Corporation § Jacksonville, NC

Automotive Manager Auto Center Coach 2005–2009

Just Tires (Subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company) § Westmont, IL

Customer Sales Representative/ Inside Sales Representative

Clear Channel Entertainment, Motor Sports Division § Aurora, IL

Operations Marketing Coordinator (Internship)

Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association § Harrisburg, PA

Membership Marketing Manager Major Spokesperson –Yearly Convention Events

** Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

Graduated with honors § Cum Laude § Dean’s List § GPA: 3.5

Coursework in Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

** Affiliations

Member, American Marketing Association

Member, Lewis University Alumni Association

** Activities

Volunteer and Coach, i9 Youth Sports League, 2018–Present

Fundraising Volunteer, Sporting Events, Infant of Prague Catholic School, 2017–Present

Volunteer, Special Olympics Charities, American Cancer Society, 2005

Volunteer, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association

Volunteer, Trade Show Events, Clear Channel Outdoor Global, 2003

** Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint)

Oracle JD Edwards AS400

** Projects

Orange Regional Medical Center Healthcare Expansion project ($61M $Project)

Role: Project Cost Accountant

Client Name: Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC), Middletown, NY Feb 2015–May 2016

Overview/Objective: Expanded the existing hospital facility to include a new 14,000 square-meter, five-story medical office building and a 2,400 square-meter, single-story cancer center at the hospital’s main campus. My role: Assisted in the preparation of bid packages and procurement, received, reviewed, forwarded and tracked status of submittals.

New York City Rapid Repairs Program (NYCRRP) ($250M $Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and NYCRRP Jan 2013–Mar 2013

Overview/Objective: To support various accounting and administrative efforts in response to the emergency and rapid repairs within the Broad Channel location for the effects of Hurricane Sandy

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Site 21 Project

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Jul 2007–Jan 2013

Overview/Objective: To install erosion and sediment controls, redistribution, and grading of existing soil cover, installation of permanent stormwater conveyance pipes, inlets, and riprap, placement of new soil cap

Administered the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Prepared weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

WE31 - Camp Allen Water Treatment Plant - O&M ($1,175,678 Budget)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Apr 2011–Mar 2012

Overview/Objective: To gather and analyze groundwater samples in order to provide baseline information on water quality and water purification before wells extraction

Rendered accounting support for procurement of supplies, materials, purchase order, change order monitoring, and budget control

WE30 - Yorktown Naval Special Fuel Oil-Fuel Farm (NSFO) - O&M ($1,050,170 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Apr 2011–Mar 2012

Overview/Objective: To remedy following components:(1) Structural upgrade of the pond outlet dam to prevent catastrophic release of contaminated sediments to downstream sensitive wetlands; (2) Remediation of a sludge pit and a cosmoline dump by excavation and removal; (3) Providing long-term monitoring data to EPA to demonstrate the progress of natural attenuation.

Oversaw the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Created and submitted weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

WE64 - API Inspections

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Oct 2011–Dec 2012

Overview/Objective: To accrue daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Generated weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

WE27 - IAMS Gun Range

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Sep 2011–Oct 2012

Overview/Objective: To support the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Created weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

WE26 - Biobarrier Project ($1,878,589 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Feb 2011–Jul 2011

Overview/Objective: To lead the removal and monitor the retard the movement of contaminants in an excavated trench filled with a sorbent media intended while supporting microbes that biodegrade sorbed organic matter to improve biodegradation and generate additional nutrients, co-substrates, and electrons

Managed the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Prepared weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

WE24 - AST Containment and Upgrades Project ($694,243 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Jan 2011–Jul 2011

Overview/Objective: To manage the containment, removal, sanitation and upgrade of 12 above ground storage tanks at the NAVFAC MCB Camp Lejeune site

Managed the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Earned a contract extension and additional funding for additional task orders since project was completed under budget and time constraint

WE17 - Camp Allen Water Treatment Plant - O&M Project

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Apr 2010–mar 2011

Overview/Objective: To gather and analyze groundwater samples in order to provide baseline information on water quality and water purification before wells extraction

Provided accounting support for procurement of supplies, materials, purchase order, change order monitoring, management, budget control

WE11 - Yorktown Naval Special Fuel Oil-Fuel Farm (NSFO - O&M Project ($1,976,850 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Jul 2009–Mar 2011

Overview/Objective: To remedy following components:(1) Structural upgrade of the pond outlet dam to prevent catastrophic release of contaminated sediments to downstream sensitive wetlands; (2) Remediation of a sludge pit and a cosmoline dump by excavation and removal; (3) Providing long-term monitoring data to EPA to demonstrate the progress of natural attenuation

Managed the accruing of daily costs into accounting system and preparing schedules, budgets and invoices in support to project manager

Prepared weekly progress reports regarding budget and schedule status to project manager

Site 35 - IRACR Support Project ($636,800 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Jul 2010–Oct 2010

Overview/Objective: To manage the daily costs and budgeting of project

Tank Removal and Upgrade Project ($1,827,271 Project)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Aug 2009–Oct 2010

Overview/Objective: To secure the quality and safety completion of the removal and upgrade of 9 fuel tanks (UST) at the NAVFAC MCB Camp Lejeune

Received full award fee and additional work from Shaw E&I for the project success

TO81 - O&M POL Systems

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Feb 2009–Oct 2009

TO95 - O&M JP5 Rapid Refueler Project

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Feb 2009–Oct 2009

Overview/Objective: To lead the overall operation, maintenance, and removal of contaminants in the jet-propulsion fuel (JP5) stations located on the Air Station, MCB Camp Lejeune

Rifle Range RR-15 Project

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Feb 2009–Mar 2009

Overview/Objective: To manage the clean-up and removal of contaminated soils and munitions, as well as to handle the accruals of daily costs into accounting system

Supported project manager with preparation of schedules, budgets, and invoices

Submitted weekly progress reports on budget and schedule status to project manager, while assisting the generation of field payroll

KAPL SPRU Project ($12,600,000 Budget)

Role: Project Accountant Project Business Administrator

Client Name: United States Department of Energy Oct 2009–Mar 2010

Overview/Objective: To lead the cleanup of radiologically contaminated soils located at the former Separations Process Research Center at the Knolls Atomic Power Site (KAPL) in Niskayuna, NY

Successfully completed the joint venture project between Shaw E&I and Portage Environmental, Inc. operating as Accelerated Remediation Corp (ARC)

Underground Utility Project ($4.3M Project)

Role: Project Engineer

Client Name: United States Department of Transportation Feb 2014–Jul 2015

Overview/Objective: To manage the overall cost tracking, project controls, scheduling, procurement, quality control initiatives, and equipment and materials tracking on-site

$2MM JD Edwards Financial System Conversion Project

Role: Cost Accountant

Client Name: Wilbur Chocolate Company Oct 1997–Dec1998

Overview/Objective: To reorganize chart of accounts and financial reporting structure using MS Office Excel and MS Office Access spreadsheet programs

$6MM Employee Recruitment and Retention Program

Role: Accounting Analyst

Client Name: Capital Blue Cross Mar1997–May1998

Overview/Objective: To research and develop an 18-month employee recruitment and retention program consisting of legal requirements for vital records and internal audit procedures

—Successfully minimized administrative costs and operating costs by 3%

—Led the deployment of program that subsequently been part of the departmental procedure manuals in authorization of corporate legal and finance officers

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