Senior Accountant In-House
Resume:
KEITH ROBERTS
***** ******* ***** **. • Orlando, FL 32824 • Tel: 303-***-**** •
April 18, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
As your company looks towards the hiring of an Accountant, I would like to suggest my candidacy to you and am attaching my resume for your review. The skills I acquired have had involvement in streamline various processes via systems, people and determination of hard work.
I have a very strong accounting background with emphasis in the education, finance and construction industry. My software skills are: MRI, Yardi, Oracle, JD Edwards, Timberline, Quickbooks, Bill.com, Great Plains, Fox Pro and Microsoft Office to name a few. My experience has been in accounting, software conversions, writing internal control and procedures. Below are highlights which include:
Construction, Government, Finance, Health and Accounting Admin/Project Accountant
• Perform GC Contracts and Subcontractors, processed Government and out of District billings, reconciliations, research and analysis.
• Change orders and purchase orders, Control the Account Payables and Receivables, ADP payroll processing (web based), Liability insurance, lien waiver control and bond management. Produce calculations of Buy-out properties.
• Project cost budgeting – Set up of project budgets, establishment of cost codes, tracking costs, retainage, project close outs, balance to complete and generation of monthly financial reports in-house and to Financial Lenders. Performed draws submittal/management – Processed and documentation to Lenders for funding request, cost to complete variance reports balance loan histories to in-house accounting.
• Accounting background specializing primarily in construction, individual/small business tax, governmental, finance, manufacturing/assembly, credit and capital accounting. I have excellent interpersonal skills and am successful in dealing with clients, management, general contractors and employees, providing information and solutions to potential and existing issues. My ability to work as a team player or provide leadership to meet deadlines, together with my attention to detail, have contributed to my successes in my career. My skills and experience will allow me to make a significant contribution to your organizational goals and objectives. I believe it may be mutually beneficial for us to discuss my qualifications and request a personal interview at a suitable time. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Keith Roberts
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KEITH ROBERTS
12845 Cypress Swamp Dr. • Orlando, FL 32824 • Tel: 303-***-**** • Employment History:
09/2021-Present City of Kissimmee Orlando, FL
Accounting Manager
Performs professional accounting work in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and related analyses. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinate employees in recording accounting transactions to general ledger, general ledger account creation and maintenance, grants management, fixed assets recording and reconciliation, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers, and other records including bank reconciliations. Acts as a liaison to auditors/responds to requests and questions/prepare schedules and work papers. Assists in preparing department operating and capital budgets. Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Acts as liaison to City Departments in problem solving. Lien Payoffs/adjust-write off accounts/analyze misapplied payments/issues refunds, reverses payments. Maintains General Ledger/reviews-updates transactions from various software applications. Manages and processes the closing of accounting periods. Modify/develops and implements new technology driven solutions. Prepares journal entries/budget transfers/adjustments, etc. Aids, support, training, and direction to internal and external customers. Research charge backs-adjustments/disputes/NSF/inquires. Reviews and approves check requests/journal entries/purchase requisitions/purchase orders, etc. Review-manages department budget/obtains quotes and purchase product and services. Performs supervisory duties (oversees operations, instructing, assigning, reviewing work of others, promotions, etc) for direct reports responsible for cash receipting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger accounting, and fixed assets.
08/2019-09/2021 DURA/City & County of Denver Denver, CO Senior Accountant
Maintains the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the Authority’s accounting records, while adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Prepares monthly journal entries and maintains general ledger chart of accounts. Review the accounts payable entries, and prepares check disbursements, due to/due from transfers and wire transfer requests. Reconciling the subsidiary ledgers to source documents. Prepare deposits, ensures timely billing of receivables, and records loan modifications. Prepare journals for Sales and Use tax, Lodgers tax and accrual entries with City and County of Denver. Supports the payroll process through the preparation of retirement contribution submissions, maintenance of benefit deductions, and by conducting payroll reconciliations for wage and tax reporting purposes. Prepares vacation accruals entries. Assists with regulatory compliance by tracking requirements and maintaining documentation. Prepares in-depth budget vs. actual analysis and reports. Participated in the preparation of the Authority’s annual operating budget. Participated in the preparation of the annual audit of the Authority’s financial statements. Provide financial support to management by preparing cash flow statements and other special reports as assigned.
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07/2018-08/2019 Westfield Development Denver, CO
Senior Accountant
Property Level Accounting for 3rd Party Clients • Prepare Monthly Financial Statements in accordance with the Property Management Agreement (i.e. cash, tax, modified or GAAP basis), audit rent rolls for various properties. Review tenant reconciliations, assist in preparing budgets. Corporate Accounting including review of Property Operating financial reports prepared by others, record fixed asset additions and partnership activity, calculate and record depreciation and amortization expense. The preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, prepare cash flow and capital schedules, prepare monthly reforecast files through net cash flow. The conversion to GAAP basis, if applicable. Prepare financial reporting package Page 3 of 4
for lender and/or ownership, prepare and maintain building stacking plans using Winstack. Development Project Accounting to include input construction budget in MRI, prepare construction draws in accordance with the process outlined in the construction loan documents. Works directly with lender to resolve any issues. Code approved invoices by Job and cost code, process draws in MRI if applicable. Allocate Construction in Progress to fixed assets when placed in service in Asset Keeper. Maintain supporting schedules reconciling job cost and construction draws to the general ledger. Ensure all required contractor certificates of insurance are on file and track current change orders and maintain approved documentation. 02/2012-07/2018 Jefferson County Housing Authority Wheat Ridge, CO Accountant/Controller
Performed and responsible for one or more of the sections of Accounting and is expected to display considerable initiative in meeting deadlines, perform bookkeeping and technical accounting work, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline processes within their areas of responsibility. Preformed and ensured that day-to-day accounting and fiscal activities are in conformance with accepted standards and appropriate laws and regulations. Exercised and developed a thorough knowledge of public agency accounting procedures with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Preformed work independently and perform advanced journey-level accounting analysis and administrative work in Jefferson County Housing Authority, and will be involved in all areas (including financial statements, notes to the financial statements, bank and general ledger reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting for board meetings, journal entries, annual budget presentations and budget schedules, and statistical schedules) of the compilation of the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). Analyze and presented Financials Statements to board members on a quarterly and yearly basis. 4/2009-12/2011 Beta Health Assoc. Denver, CO
Accountant
A/P, A/R, Reconciliations, Month end processing, Commission calculations, research, procedures and controls. Individual accounts for Medicare billing and postings.
4/2005- 11/2008 MacKenzie House, LLC. Englewood, CO Project Accountant/Administration
Construction Management
Processed Disbursement request for Draws to Banks. Earnest Fund disbursements. Property management, Job cost allocation variance reporting.
Created tracking system for general contractor and subs for lien waivers.
Processed Change, Purchase Orders and Retention holdbacks,
Managed a portfolio of 13 projects with an asset of over 200 million.
Reconciled General Contractors AIA spreadsheets, insurance.
Record City Certificate of Occupancies and Temporary.
Worked with Project Managers, General Contractors and Division Leaders. Project Accountant
Responsible for Month End, Journal Entries, reconcile bank accounts, Construction draws.
Processed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, audits Financial management, Fixed assets, HOA accounting. Cost accounting on Developer projects.
Monthly financials for various accounts. W-2’s, 1099’s, tax preparation for auditors for Limited Liability Corporations. Special projects, loan balance reconciliations.
Project Closing Coordinator
Reviewed purchase contracts and closing documents. Insured the closing of the sale of units developed by the company closed and funded.
Record Hud-1 settlements for the home purchases work with title companies and draws processed timely.
Booked revenue and record assets, 1031 Exchanges, General Ledger recordings, budgetary and item cost to include variance/margin reports.
Proficient at Microsoft Office Software, Quickbooks and Timberline operating systems. Page 4 of 4
10/2004- 4/2005 Republic Finance Corp. Aurora, CO
Staff Accountant
Participate in the preparation of the monthly cash flows projections, along with forecast of anticipated revenues. Reconcile month end bank balance domestic and international. Prepare the quarterly Bankruptcy reporting information regarding receivables.
Maintain and analyze the accounting records for various projects according to guidelines to include verification of deposits and balances. Provide and coordinate fiscal support and analysis to an assigned department; assist in planning, developing and coordinating fixed assets on resale, buyout or purchase option and renewal of lease terms.
Assist in financial reporting; assist in preparing journal vouchers for corrections and monthly transfers.
Oversee assigned department invoicing verification and proper coding procedures; analyze and audit accounts receivable forms. 3/1995–9/2004 Cherry Creek Schools Greenwood Village, CO District Bookkeeper/Grant Accountant
Reconcile Accounts Receivable, verifying billings, Colorado Department of Education and post revenues with account distribution, monitor and bill interfund accounts. Prepared the rental of facility usage of building and grounds to other districts and individuals. Bank deposits and record account information in accounting system. Expense advances to District Employees. Prepare monthly warrants for tax revenues from County Treasurer and other revenue from State Department. Coordinate and analyze projects/grants including the assisting in the monitoring these activities. Book the receivables for Out-of-District billing to other school districts and monthly billings to the Colorado Department of Education. Also prepare annual financial reports for other Federal programs. Researched information in Payroll department. The preparation of Budgets ($300K+) and Expenditures for allocation of programs. Account reconciliation for bank, G/L and in-house accounts. Bad debts incurred by outstanding invoices. Education
2001–2003 University of Phoenix, CCA Lone Tree, CO
B.A., Business Administration and Accounting.
A.A, University of Boston College, Mansfield, General Studies.
M.B.A, American Public University – May 2017.
References
Gloria Stubbs – Controller - JCHA- *******@*******.*** 303-***-**** Sue Lamiore – Mgr -Westfield Development 303-***-**** Richard Stubbs - Attorney (St. of Colorado) 303-***-**** Roy Alexander - CPA (Metro State/CSU) 303-***-**** Nathan Cook – CPA (City & County of Denver) 303-***-**** Alan Terry - CPA (Terry and Co.) 303-***-****
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