Project Accounting
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CAREER SUMMARY
An ambitious, accountant with solid experience in accounting, administration, and team leadership. Proven ability to exceed expectations in a variety of settings.
EXPERIENCE
Immerge LLC, Greenwood Village, Co 2015 – Present
Accountant
Establish and provides recommendations to the CFO on major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies
Recommend modifications to existing corporate programs to include AP/AR and Financing Inventories
Prepare consolidated financial reports across 4 companies which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, cash flows, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
Establish formal monthly and annual closing procedures with established monthly and annual historical financial statements reporting deadlines
Establish appropriate internal controls and appropriate control environment
Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification
Approve and process purchase orders and accounts payable transactions
Monitor collections and sales orders
Monitor cash flow for operating, investing and financing activities between 4 companies 5 checking accounts and 23 credit card accounts
Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles
Ensure the completion of other accounting functions and supervision of accounting staff
Validate and improve process control for reporting systems expenses and commissions
Process AP for commissions and expenses to over 180 independent business owners across 5 campaigns in excess of $550K weekly
Manage financing directives for inventory sold to independent business owners
Project Director for fixed asset management, Inventory, product costing, and data validation
Greene Galvanized Stairs, East Lynn, IL 2014 – Present
Staff Accountant
Establish and provides recommendations to the CFO on major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies
Recommend modifications to existing corporate programs
Prepare reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, cash flows, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
Establish formal monthly and annual closing procedures with established monthly and annual historical financial statements reporting deadlines
Establish appropriate internal controls and appropriate control environment
Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification
Approve and process purchase orders and accounts payable transactions
Monitor collections and sales orders
Monitor cash flow and investment of excess funds
Detail item cost and profitability analysis
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts
Review and update standard costs and analyze variances
Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles
Ensure the completion of other accounting functions and supervision of accounting staff
ERP Intuitive software implementation monitoring and analysis
Project Director for fixed asset management, Inventory, product costing, data validation, ERP system development.
U.S. Army Illinois National Guard, Springfield, IL 2009 – Present
1st Lieutenant, OCS Graduate
Command and control Ordnance Maintenance Operations Company of 130 Soldiers as the Maintenance Control Officer.
Responsible for material management and maintenance of parts, equipment, vehicles, and weapon systems.
Equipment value in excess of $3 million.
Manage the development, testing, fielding, handling, storage, and disposal of munitions.
Detect, identify, render safe, recover, or destroy hazardous U.S. and foreign munitions.
Advise the commander on logistical matters and the unit capability to perform its mission and maintain necessary liaison concerning logistical activities.
Direct liaison to foreign dignitaries and Officers during training environments.
Cavalry Scout, Armor Division
Appointed to highly effective leadership positions, carried out plans, and completed operational mission objectives.
Provided forward reconnaissance and relayed key information about the enemy to commanders and leaders in the field.
Assisted with observation and listening posts, gathering reconnaissance information, performing and helping with navigation, and helping secure and transport ammunition.
Trained, taught, and developed leadership skills and responsibilities of new officer candidates.
Wrote, revised, and edited new operating procedures and leadership evaluations.
Earned and maintained Top Secret Security Clearance.
Caterpillar, Morton, IL 2012
Staff Accountant / Parts and Logistics Intern
Assumed full schedule and duties of accountant, including training new hires.
Completed closing reports, analysis of inventory pricing, and account fund transfers.
Transferred funds up to $100 million between accounts.
Performed accounting tasks including budgeting and forecasting, monthly reporting and analysis, and other special projects.
Checked the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other associates.
Maintained electronic resources/systems including critical databases.
Heritage Building/Jones Brother Construction, Boise, ID 2000 - 2009
Owner/General Contractor
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Increased average job size from $1,400 to $25, 000, and book rate from $20/hr. to $45/hr.
Planned, organized, and directed activities related to the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Created and maintained accounting systems to include budget, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and year end taxes.
Controlled all project budgets within 5% and time schedules within 2 days.
Developed new accounts and lines of business opportunity by coordinating and executing marketing and advertising programs
Maintained a constant 30% yearly growth rate.
IBM Global Services/TEK systems/Sapphire Technologies, Denver, CO 1997 - 2002
Information Technology Contractor
Coordinated production and rollout schedules for network migration, ensuring all project phases were completed on time and documented appropriately.
Supervised inventory control systems of physical hardware in excess of $40 million.
Interfaced with all levels of organization including department managers, corporate executives, and presidents to assure the timely and efficient completion of project objectives.
Identified needs, analyzed systems requirements, and defined project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
US Army Logistics University, FT. Lee, VA. 2014
Officer Candidate School, O.C.S., Springfield, IL 2013
Bachelor of Science / Master of Professional Accountancy, B.S. / M.P.A. 2013
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Associate of Science, A.S., Business Administration, Parkland College, Champaign, IL 2010
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communication: Written and Verbal Problem Solving Analysis
Interpersonal Perceptiveness Decision Making Prioritizing
Financial Resource Management Self-Discipline Organization
Judgment and Decision Making Time Management Multitasking
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Quick Books, Word-Press, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, GP Dynamics, Intuitive ERP, UniPoint, Advanced Reporter and numerous other proprietary accounting software, hardware, and web based applications. Continually learning and utilizing new technologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize professional effectiveness.
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