Accounting Human Resources

PATRICIA McEACHERN, MBA

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ACCOUNTANT / HUMAN RESOURCES

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in: Financial Reporting ~ Analysis ~ Accounting Systems

Versatile, high-energy professional who leads companies through change and challenge. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with strong financial skills, able to provide valuable information to keep teams informed and productive. Outstanding business acumen and able to deliver quality financial reporting and analysis.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Controls ~ Financial Reporting ~ Consolidations ~ Intercompany Transactions ~ Budgeting ~ Variance Analysis

Revenue & Expenditure Forecasting ~ System Conversions ~ Cash Flow Forecasting ~ Foreign Currency Exchange

Account Reconciliation ~ General Ledger ~ Month End/Year-End Closing –Accruals ~ Federal, State & Local Tax

Process Improvement ~ Effective Leadership ~ Organization & Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VERIZON WIRELESS, Bedminster, NJ July 2016 - Present

Wireless Telecommunications Products and Services

Contract Accountant

Responsible for accurate calculation of yearly CPI increases as per the lease for over 200 contracts monthly, update system with new rates, investigate landlord inquiries and reconcile contracts accordingly. Successfully brought CPI contract backlog up-to-date within 6 months.

PILLAR COLLEGE, Newark/NJ 2011 - 2012

Private Non-Profit College

Senior Accountant

Reporting to the VP of Finance advised on Payroll, AP, General Ledger, Budgeting, and auditing issues. Reviewed all bank reconciliations performed by assistant on a monthly basis and prepared a weekly cash report to management. Responsible for handling all month-end closing procedures and financial reports to senior management on a timely basis.

Various Temporary Assignments 2009 – 2011

TETRA TECH EC, INC., Morris Plains/NJ 2006 – 2008

Publicly traded $500 M international engineering, design & construction company.

Corporate Accounting Manager

Effectively oversaw Reporting, General Ledger, Payroll and Tax Departments. Management responsibilities included selection and hiring, objective setting, performance management, mentorship, coaching, development and training. Responsible for the monthly close of multiple companies, maintenance of all accounting ledgers and monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Prepared all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Consolidated Trial Balance, Fixed Asset Roll-Forward, AP/AR Aging and Intercompany Accounts. Closely involved in annual budgeting and forecasting. Provided quarterly of variances between actual results against

forecasts and budgets and provided corrective action recommendations to management when necessary. Accounting compliance included GAAP, FAR, CAS and DCAA.

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Key Achievements

Recognized for successfully converting legacy general ledger accounting system to Oracle and Hyperion ahead of schedule, training all staff members and re-tooling procedures within 3 months.

Streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency by revamping the accounting processes post-conversion, eliminating duplication of efforts.

Successfully reconciled $50,000 in out-of-balance intercompany accounts.

WESTFIELD CORPORATION-Garden State Plaza Mall, Paramus/NJ 2003 – 2005

Publicly traded $100M retail real estate developer.

Senior Accountant

Recruited to supervise cash posting, billing, gross sales reporting, account reconciliation and AP functions. Managed payroll and employee benefits processes for 30 employees and ensured new hires and terminations were processed correctly. Recruited, hired and trained Accounting Assistant. Responsible for monthly and year end activities including operating and year-end tax adjustments. Reconciled petty cash and bank statements. Heavily involved in lease activities

including collection of monthly rent rolls and percentage rent for tenants, abstracted new leases and forecasting and budgeting activities for lease revenue and expenses. Provided expertise for monthly forecasting and annual budget processes.

Key Achievements

Single-handedly ensured that 99% of all AR was paid within 10 days of due date.

Effectively presented proposal and received authorization for additional staff.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Accounting, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury/NY

Bachelors of Arts (BA) Accounting, Rutgers University, Newark/NJ

Certificate HR, Capella University, Minneapolis/MN

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Skilled in multiple areas: Financial Edge, Oracle ERP, Deltek Vision, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Lawson, Skyline Property Management, ADP PCPW, Dun&Brad Risk Management, AS400, Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.

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