Sr. Accountant

Dana L. Logan ** Quail Run Decatur, GA *****

678-***-**** *********@***.***

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing in response to a position advertised for an Accountant. After reading your job description, I am

confident that I can perform the required duties of the Accountant.

As you’ll see on my enclosed resume, I have the educational background, professional experience, and track

record for which you are searching. I work well as a team player, as well as independently. I am goal and

detail oriented, a self-starter, as well as open to explore new opportunities. In addition, I am motivated and

enthusiastic, and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute.

I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including:

• Month end and Year end close

• Following standards for GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in, billing, reconciling, preparing for monthly closings, and

processing of Journal Entries

• Reviewing client contracts and billing accordingly to the terms

• A variety of accounting software and systems use (JD Edwards, Deltek 6.1, Oracle E Business Suite 2006)

• CPAR certified with at least 8 years of hospital medical billing, including QA Analyst and Software support

(PREMIS312 (CIS/NDC), IDX, STAR, GERBER ALLEY (HBOC ))

• H&R Block Tax Certified

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• A passion to learn and to increase my skills

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have questions or would like

to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone or by e-mail. I can promise that meeting with me will

not be a waste of your time and I will make myself available at your convenience, during or outside of normal

business hours.

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Dana L. Logan

Enclosure

Dana L. Logan 54 Quail Run Decatur, GA 30035

678-***-**** *********@***.***

Professional Experience:

Sr. Accountant/AP 03/2014-05/2014 Anitox Robert Half Staffing Agency ATLANTA,

GA

• Providing training to new employee and created a training manual new AP staff

• Setup and maintain supplier accounts and information. Ensure all suppliers invoices, disbursements and reimbursements were

authorized and coded to the correct GL account. Ensured three way match was accurate with invoices and purchase orders.

• Ensured all expenditures posted to Fixed Asset accounts included the CAPEX number, tracked CAPEX cost vs budget and prepared

monthly Capital Expenditure report for Manager.

• Providing auditors with tracking report of fixed assets (rollforwards) via QAD reports during year end audit.

• Post journal entries, reconciled credit card accounts, prepared month end close for accounts payable department

Sr. Accountant/AR 01/2014-03/2014 ATLANTA, GA

• Providing training to new AR employee

• Prepare cash report for management for submittal of daily and/or weekly transactions

• Ensure bank deposits are made in a timely manner, process currency according to the foreign exchange rate

• Generated invoices for US and UK, reduced collection of invoice total from 90% to 60%.

Sr. Accountant 09/2013-10/2013 TVS Design ATLANTA, GA

• Provided training to internal candidate on job functions, created training documentation for potential new candidates

• Set up potential projects for marketing department, entered vendor W9 and billing information into BST system

• Corrected journal entries, entered consultant invoices

Lead Sr. Accountant Consultant 03/2013-06/2013 City of College Park City Hall ATLANTA, GA

• Performed bank account reconciliations in preparation for annual audit.

• Reconciled more than $15M items from fund bank accounts. Identified and resolved GL variances on a timely and accurate basis.

• Documented all findings of inconsistences with journal entries and provided staff with corrected journal entries.

• Interviewed staff and management on current Accounting and Customer Service procedures.

• Wrote recommended policies and procedures for Accounting Department. Created executive summary.

Internal Control Sr. Accountant 11/2012-12/2012 Kaiser Permanente ATLANTA, GA

• Completing the monthly closing process on a timely and accurate basis, along with providing complete and accurate analytical

analysis of the results of operations. Facilitate the scoping, planning, testing and remediation of the region’s internal controls. Serve

as a liaison between the SOX PMO and the region. Work with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software.

• Perform account reconciliations and identify and resolve issues on a timely and accurate basis. Support the annual external audit

process and other financial audits. Ensuring integrity of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings with the Georgia Department of

Insurance and NAIC.

SR. ACCOUNTANT 04/2010- 02/2012 AECOM

ATLANTA, GA

• Work closely with Finance Manager in revenue recognition on a monthly basis, and month end close on projects. Review project

labor and expense charges with Project Managers for accuracy and appropriateness. Created project invoices in Excel for

submission to clients per client contract. Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans for appropriateness to fee.

• Implemented financial audits with the following Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

procedures. Established successful business relationships and ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the

project levels via Oracle E Business Project Accounting. Analyzed legal contracts and related entry of contract terms.

• Key support person on detailed project, with primary focus on the preparation, accounting, and internal audits for quality projects on

budget. Assist Project Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the

project life cycle. Provide training to Project Managers regarding financial maintenance of projects, analyze, and report on variety of

metrics at the project level to ensure healthy business practices; become the project leader Monitor for matters related to finance.

SR. ACCOUNTANT 04/2007- 01/2010 HOK

ATLANTA, GA

• Prepared month-end status revenue generation and close making sure that all expenses, AP trade and billings have been posted to

projects. Reconciled projects due for completion; getting an analysis if that project will be over or under budget at projects end.

• Implemented financial audits with the following Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

procedures. Managed all financial activities of projects with Project Managers. Generated ad-hoc reports for the Project Managers.

• Assisted forecasting information along with Business Manager to PM’s during one-on-one weekly and monthly meetings for all

departments (Justice, S&T, Interior Design, and Commercial). Performed routine meetings with Project Managers to provide

statuses of unbilled projects and tracked the project progress.

• Assisted Business Manager with the P&L on projects, increased revenue on project by $10,000 after performing internal audit held

meetings with PM’s to discuss P&L on their projects.

• Processed POC, T &M and Lump Sum projects via Deltek. Entered and maintained project budgets and client contracts with add

services, and Certificates of Insurance. Prepared month-end status revenue generation and close making sure that all expenses, AP

trade and billings have been posted to projects. Reconciled projects due for completion; getting an analysis if that project will be

over or under budget at projects end.

LEAD SR. ACCOUNTANT 08/2005-04/2007 URS ATLANTA,

GA

• Prepared month-end status revenue generation and close making sure that all expenses, AP trade and billings have been posted to

projects. Reconciled projects due for completion; getting an analysis if that project will be over or under budget at projects end.

• Supervised a group of five project accountants. Conducted new employee search and provided all training for any new employees.

• Implemented financial audits with the following Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

procedures. Billed POC, T&M, and Lump Sum projects. Perform project closing at the end of project life.

• Analyzed legal contracts and related entry of contract terms. Entered and maintained project budgets and client contracts with add

services, and Certificates of Insurance.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT 06/2004-07/2005 P RINT DIRECTION N ORCROSS,

GA

Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department;

Provided training to develop and enhance quality customer relations.

Developed and implemented comprehensive annual budgets, and provided accurate and timely monthly reports to control budget

overruns.

Post and move journal entries to the General Ledger account

Assisted CFO on the accounting for fixed assets on Litho, and other printing graphic machines via spreadsheet and Accpac system

reports.

Education:

2004-2006 University of Phoenix Atlanta, GA

Masters Business Administration Concentration: Accounting

1999-2003 DeVry University Decatur, GA

Bachelor of Science Concentration: Accounting Information Systems

Professional Qualifications/Accomplishments

Experience in Accounting Procedures

Proficient in Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End close Reporting Budgets and Forecasts and Financial Modeling, Financial and

Management Reporting, Internal Control and Audit, and, Billing, AR/AP, Revenue. (URS, HOK, AECOM)

Management by Mentoring

Active motivator, supervisor and trainer, committed to the growth of individuals and the success of the company. Within 3

positions, have coordinated, lead, and trained Project Managers on various systems and company procedures. Participated in

employee reviews and interviews. (URS, HOK, AECOM)

Fiscal Communications

Experienced presenting fiscal information to senior management and documenting financial policies and procedures. In most

position held, directly reported to senior management. Was responsible for assembling and creating, and educating management of

monthly reports and projects. Implemented financial audits with the following Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles (GAAP) procedures. (URS, HOK)

Problem Solving

Assessed existing fiscal procedures, identified and implemented improvements to strengthen the financial health of the business

resulting in reduced staff turnover by 25%. (URS, Print Direction)

Independent Operations

Served as sole financial professional for several small businesses. Maintained financial schedules and ensured quality reports and

analyses. Created accounting database for ISBEN Trucking Company 2003.

Oracle

Test functionality of programs on Oracle database; Generated reports for projects, management and other staff, provided billing

invoices for clients, post/update Journal Entry’s, process AP, record labor transactions, export reports to Excel

H&R TAX CERTIFIED

AD-HOC REPORTS

Key Skills

PEACHTREE ACCOUNTING

COGNOS

QAD ACCESS 2000 -(BUILDING ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS)

ACCPAC

BST SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK SYSTEMS

QUICKBOOKS

ORACLE E BUSINESS MICROSOFT OFFICE SUIT

CITRIX

NORTHSTAR6.3.1/ LOGOS.NET (EXCEL, ACCESS, WORD, OUTLOOK)

STAR

ENTERPRISE ONE LOTUS SMARTSUITE

IDX

GREAT PLAINS PREMIS312 (CIS/NDC)

ADP PAYROLL

PEOPLESOFT(JD EDWARDS) GERBER ALLEY (HBOC)

TURBOTAX

DELTEK 6.1 SP1 LUNA

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