OLIVE M. ROBERSON, MBA

**** ****** ****** • San Bernardino, CA 92407 • E-mail: acxw5w@r.postjobfree.com • Mobile: 626-***-**** SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

MBA Professional with progressive accounting experience with proven expertise in management of general ledger accounting functions and account analysis. A diligent and meticulous, self motivated worker who successfully meets project deadlines. Strong team working and multi-tasking skills. Computer proficient in SAP, Business Analyzer, Great Plains, Oracle 11i, J.D.Edwards, Enterprise 1, Peachtree Premium, MAS 90/200/500, AS400, Hyperion, Nexus, Insight, Paychex Flex, Quick Books and Abila MIP. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel utilizing pivot tables, lookup formulas and filters. SKILL SETS

Financial Reporting GAAP Fixed Assets Budget/Forecasting Cash Management Sales and Use Tax Accounts Receivable Month End Close Account Analysis Audit Accounts Payable Reconciliations WORK EXPERIENCE

Consulting Projects Sep. 2013 – Present

Senior Accountant- Contract services for Hot Topic, Neighborhood Housing Services, Suburban Water and Kaiser Permanente Manage $2.5 million of restricted and non-restricted funds and a $1 million credit line for a nonprofit housing entity. Restructure client accounting department increasing productivity and reducing month end close schedule by 2 days. Reconcile balance sheet accounts; prepare journal entries, maintain amortization schedules, submit quarterly tax filings and responsible for wire transfers.

Compile, consolidate and review department operating budgets, revenue analysis, and prepare variance reports. Prepare financial statements and improve the presentation of monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors. Develop monthly controllable and uncontrollable expense analysis for departmental budget management. Process biweekly payroll, full cycle accounts payable and manage accounts receivable billings. Alexandria Properties (The Mergis Group), Los Angeles, CA Jun. 2011 – Aug. 2013 Senior Property Accountant

Compared budget and actual expense variances and created profitability analysis spreadsheets. Responsible for Fixed Assets; entering new assets, booking depreciation, turning assets off or on due to tenant occupancy and completing the fixed asset roll-forward. Completed month end close and prepared monthly financial packages for multiple business entities. Responsible for booking monthly accruals, prepaid amortization, intercompany transactions and re-classes. Maintained balance sheet schedules and monthly account reconciliations. Performed reconciliations on common area maintenance and prior year property tax rate for mall tenants. First American Corporation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Jun. 2007 – Aug. 2010 General Ledger Accountant

Responsible for posting month end closing entries, accruals and monthly financial reporting. Performed fixed asset reconciliation between fixed asset module and general ledger; ran month end depreciation. Conducted analysis on assigned balance sheet and expense accounts using Excel pivot tables and filter functions. Prepared and post journal entries for leasing contracts, prepaid assets, commissions and intercompany transactions. Submitted financial information to required agencies and prepared year-end tax packages. Reconciled company bank accounts and maintained company schedules. Accomplishments

~ Instrumental in documentation of fixed asset policy and procedures for $300 million dollar corporation.

~ Key role in analysis of system conversion and balancing assets in Oracle to FA Module. Robert Half Accounting & Financial Services, Industry, CA Dec. 2004 – Apr. 2007 Staff Accountant (Salaried Professional)

Managed daily bank balances and company credit lines of $1.5 million dollars, utilizing a cash flow model. Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements. Responsible for prepaid amortization/liquidation schedules for insurance, property taxes and rents. Reconciled monthly bank statements; journalized bank charges, interest expense and principle loan payments. Performed module and general ledger month end fixed asset reconciliation, and depreciation journal entries. Prepared re-classes and adjusting journal entries, sales tax returns, issued 1099’s, and assisted in yearly audits. OLIVE M. ROBERSON, MBA

P&O Cold Logistics, Anaheim, CA Sep. 2002 – Sep. 2004 Credit & Collections Specialist

Managed the collection of $5 million dollars in aged receivables for thirteen cold storage facilities. Implemented customer holds and warehouse liens, reducing balances over 60 days from 10% to 1.8%. Supervised the collection of bad checks and delinquent accounts utilizing Duns & Bradstreet services. Resolved customer disputes, pricing discrepancies, partial payments and freight issues. Entered daily cash, wire transfers and journalized non-receivable cash to the proper general ledger account. Accomplishments

~Reduced A/R balances over 60 days from 10% to 1.8% within 30 days by enforcement of company policy.

~Implemented and instructed weekly excel classes for accounting staff resulting in increased analysis ability. Initiative Media, Los Angeles, CA Sep. 1997 – Apr. 2001 Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Contacted customers (via telephone, e-mail, fax and mail) for balances 30 days past due. Downloaded revenue data from the Donovan billing system to the JD Edwards accounting system. Responsible for weekly posting of company revenue to accounts receivable. Researched payment short-pays, incorrect charges and pricing agreements. EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration, Dec. 2006

Keller Graduate School of Management, Pomona CA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Oct. 2004

DeVry University, Pomona CA